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Arbroath smokie, asparagus, and Anster tart
Although originating in Auchmithie, a small fishing village a little further up the coast, the town of Arbroath has become synonymous with the ‘smokie’. Tied in pairs, salted, then [...]
In Fish, Fish & Seafood, Fruit, Vegetables & Cereals, Ingredients, Quick Dishes, Recipes, Spring, Vegetables
Posted Mackerel with braised pickled fennel
A staple in the fishmongers in spring, mackerel is such great value, and the pickled fennel cuts through the oiliness with acidity. You can literally make this meal in ten minutes and serve [...]
Scottish heritage recipes – Kedgeree
Kedgeree is a dish whose etymology is surrounded by uncertainty, myth, and legend, a classic dish that’s as at home as a Sunday breakfast as it is as a midweek evening meal. Essentially a one pot [...]
Autumn larder – Roast monkfish with serrano ham, and lemon and caper butter
There’s nothing better than simplicity that looks impressive, that’s what this dish does as it delivers classy flavour without too much effort. Some hams can be a little bit salty and [...]
Autumn larder – Crab and chilli ravioli with lemon butter
Making your own pasta is such a satisfying feeling, it may take a little time to perfect if you’ve never done it before so don’t plan for a Wednesday night after a long day. For me this is a meal [...]
Autumn larder – Fish finger rolls with homemade smoky ketchup
This is another perfect dish to get the kids into the kitchen and making real food. I let mine make their own now, usually after a busy Saturday, alternatively make the night before, leave in the [...]
Fyne halibut from Gigha – Smoked halibut crostini
Food festivals are one of the true highlights of spring and summer, the opportunity to get into some wonderful scenery and eat true local artisan produce while chatting to the passionate people [...]
Smoked haddock and queenie chowder – Mother’s Day with Fishbox
This recipe was developed for Fishbox and their Mother’s Day recipe feature. It’s a dish based on one of my favourite traditional Scottish dishes, Cullen skink, along with the chowder [...]
In Autumn, Beef, Fish, Fish and Seafood, Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals, Game, Havering, Ingredients, Leftovers, Meat, Poultry and Game, Mutton/Lamb, Poultry, Quick Dishes, Recipes, Risotto, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Winter
Posted Feed the family. Reduce the waste
Leftovers were a staple for me during my childhood in the west of Scotland. I probably didn’t even know the term existed; we just took it for granted that any food which was left would be reused. [...]
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Chilli and lime crab cakes
Crab is one of my earliest seafood recollections, with toast being spread with Shippams crab paste by my Gran for supper before bed sometime in the late seventies or early eighties. The [...]