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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 [...]
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Leftover chicken and spinach curry
Chicken curry made with leftover roast chicken is one of my abiding childhood memories. There was always a block of curry sauce from the Chinese supermarket in the fridge for such occasions. This [...]
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Meatballs with res el hanout
Ras el hanout literally means ‘head of the shop’ and this spice blend, incorporating cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, and mace among many other ingredients is generally the best that a spice seller [...]
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 [...]
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Salads for spring and summer
You can’t have a barbecue without salads, and this potato salad with chorizo, and refreshing fennel salad both offset each other perfectly. Make sure you don’t leave the potatoes too big, I like [...]
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Pan fried pigeon with barley and walnut risotto
Pigeon is a meat which gets a very mixed reaction, for many they automatically think of the dirty grey scraggly ‘rats with wings’ which are so beloved of railway bridges, park [...]
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. [...]
In Autumn, Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals, Ingredients, Quick Dishes, Recipes, Scottish Heritage, Vegetables, Winter
Posted Clapshot
I have no idea why swedes and turnips have their names switched either side of the border between Scotland and England, they just do. For this recipe you need what I know as a turnip, the large [...]
In Autumn, Cereals and pulses, Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals, Ingredients, Quick Dishes, Recipes, Scottish Heritage, Winter
Posted Skirlie
Skirlie is one of those wonderful Scottish words that’s just so descriptive, and my introduction to it was during my vegetarian days when Dad made it as an alternative to stuffing for me on [...]
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Pan roast loin of venison with redcurrant jelly
For me when it comes to a celebration of Scottish food venison is the ultimate flavour and venison loin the perfect treat for guests. I particularly enjoy when it is from wild red deer but any [...]