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Haggicini

Savoury haggis filled with sweet tomato chutney, gooey mozzarella and coated in golden panko breadcrumbs is a delicious way to use up leftover haggis. A great starter and would go down a treat with some whisky peppercorn sauce. I was…

How to core a bell pepper

Coring a bell pepper without scattering seeds all across the chopping board is one of those skills that give back time and time again. It is also incredibly satisfying to pop off the top of the pepper and the stem…

An ode to haggis

It’s that time of year again when haggis is put on a pedestal and poems are dramatically read in Scots before the haggis is sliced open and served with neeps and tatties for Robert Burns night. Haggis is great and…

Vegetarian Haggis

A slice of vegetarian haggis that has been fried on both sides

Peppery, versatile, and often misjudged – haggis is the quintessential Scottish dish that can be enjoyed even on a vegan diet. Typically eaten with turnips and mashed potatoes (neeps and tatties), it can shine as the star of the dish…

Gingerbread loaf

Gingerbread is the perfect choice for a coffee break, especially in the winter months. It is flavoured with warming spices such as ginger and clove, whilst treacle adds a bitter depth. It is not overly sweet but it can be…

Steak Pie (Hogmanay Pie)

Steak pie is my favourite meal of all time. It is a traditional New Year’s Day dish in Scotland when it is known as Hogmanay pie. Steak pieces are cooked in a rich gravy until tender and nestled below buttery…