Sweet but salty veg is my favourite and I especially love the mix of Maple syrup with the nutty flavours of Brussels sprouts! I know sprouts have a bad reputation and they aren't peoples favourite vegetable around but we can change that! They are reall ...
Basque cheesecake is perfect for those that aren't too familiar with cooking cheesecakes, you undercook it, you burn it and it doesn't have nice edges! But it does taste delicious. It tastes caramelised. The filling tastes of vanilla and you often have ...
A Cadbury Mini Eggs cheesecake recipe had to be done. It had to be!Mini Eggs are a bit of a British institution, people love them and won't have a bad word said about them, myself included.It is essentially a vanilla cheesecake but we have the delicious C ...
I feel like people who love Oreos, LOVE Oreos! And yes, I'm one of these people. So, I actually saw these cookie bars for sale in a cafe and thought they looked great so, of course, decided to have a go at creating my own homemade Oreo blondie recipe! ...
I love, love, love Padrón peppers. They aren't something that I had tried until a couple of years ago, so I am late the party and I definitely missed out but whenever I see them on a menu now, I can't help but order them. And then encourage everyone ...
To me, a meal isn't a meal without some potatoes.. I'm not sure if that's the Scot in me or just the way I was raised but no matter the meal.. I'll take a side of carbs if it's available! In saying that, I am always looking for new ways to cook potatoe ...
Brussels sprouts are fast becoming one of my favourite vegetables. One that until recently, I solely ate on Christmas Day but there are so many things that can be done with them. They have a wonderful nuttiness about their flavour which tastes absol ...
I love cauliflower wings and I think that they are having a well deserved moment right now. They are a great alternative to chicken and they make a great starter and side dish. There is so much that can be done to cauliflower with the addition of j ...
A couple of weeks ago I posted my easy hot cross buns recipe but I know that the traditional spiced raisin buns aren't for everyone so here is my alternative chocolate hot cross buns version! I have changed a couple of the main quantities and ingredien ...
One of my favourite restaurants in the city specialise in serving Spanish tapas and I really wanted to challenge myself to recreate some of those same flavours and dishes at home. I would definitely describe myself as a picky eater, not fussy by any me ...
I love vegetables and broccoli is one of my favourites, in fact, it's probably my most eaten vegetable because it can be added to so many cuisines and different types of food. Whether you like it as the main ingredient to your meal, a side dish or just ...
This is my take on a sweet but spicy firecracker sauce. I purposely wanted a little bit of heat, just enough to feel the warmth but not so much that you'll be grabbing the nearest milk! I love these coated cauliflower wings which can be used in a varie ...
These Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookie Bars are a real treat.Mini Eggs are seen as a bit of a chocolate National Treasure here in the UK and I'm always trying to find new ways to incorporate them into my baking.Whether thats my Mini Eggs Cheesecake recipe or just ...
If you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing a hot cross bun, it is a sweet and slightly spiced bun that we tend to eat around Easter time to celebrate Good Friday, although you can often find them year round. I remember them fondly when growing up ...
Broccoli has to be one of my all time favourite vegetables that I will add it to any meal that I can, so it's only a plus that it offers a variety of health benefits.But tenderstem broccoli (or broccolini), to me, is like an elevated, more grown up versio ...
I love chips as much as the next person but every now and then, I think we all find ourselves looking for a healthier alternative.And that's where these delicious crispy baked carrot fries come in!They are so easy to make, really, it's a matter of cutting ...
I love root vegetables. They often have an earthy or nutty flavour but parsnips in particular, can taste very sweet.It can be really nice to hone in on that sweetness and I think honey roasted parsnips are a perfect side dish for a Sunday roast or for Chr ...
Brussels sprouts have such a bad reputation, I know.If you automatically think no way, they are smelly and soggy vegetables and you have never liked them, I'm here to tell you that you've just had them cooked badly.They are delicious. Brussels sprouts hav ...
This carrot and parsnip soup recipe is an easy but delicious option to make on a cold winters day!It requires minimal prep and time, which is always a bonus in my eyes!I think this is a basic recipe with really good flavours, a bit of a people pleaser, bu ...
Honey roasted carrots are a great way to add flavour to your dish. Whether it's for Christmas dinner or your usual Sunday roast, this easy recipe adds a much welcome sweetness to your vegetables and the added touch of lemon juice really enhances all of ...
These maple Brussels sprouts with bacon are amazing. Honestly! I know people won't believe me and I know how far down the list Brussels sprouts are when it comes to peoples vegetable favourites, but really, the sweetness of the maple syrup and the salt ...
Something happened recently, this is in part from experimenting with different cooking styles and flavours but also in part due to my love for Korean chicken. I started finding myself looking for new ways to enjoy sweet and the slightly spicy flavours ...
I don't know about you but I get major Christmas vibes from Baileys. Although a taste that I love, it's one I rarely have other than the festive times. So, now that Christmas has passed, I have a big bottle to get through and I've been playing aroun ...
Broccoli is one of my favourite vegetables but only too often, I find that I haven't used it all or that I don't have a meal planned for it by the time it's starting to turn. I hate wasting good food and that's why this easy broccoli cheese soup is the ...
Every now and then, I want to eat tomato soup and nothing else. For weeks on end, it's tomato soup and buttered toast and I just don't seem to be able to get enough of the stuff! And yes, cans are handy and can taste really nice but there is somethi ...
Ah, the classic trifle. I feel as though this is somewhat of a British institution! And it's definitely a Christmas favourite in this household. It's also a really quick recipe that can be changed in so many easy but different ways to suit your pers ...
I often make very sweet baked goods, mainly fudges, which are great, I love them and I highly recommend you try some of those recipes too but every now and then, I want something a little more 'refined'. Which is why, when my friend suggested this lemo ...
I love the coconut flavour and it's something that I want to learn how to incorporate into more of my cooking. It doesn't always need to be the main, overpowering taste, but I think that it can add so much to a dish, whether that's in a main or a desse ...
Of all the chocolates, dark chocolate is by far my favourite. It is an acquired taste, it's not for everyone but those that love it, really love it. This fudge is so rich and smooth, definitely a less is more kind of treat.. but then again, you will fi ...
Dark chocolate is such a rich and indulgent treat by itself and I know the flavour can often be a bit too much, perhaps even too bitter for some people so with this Dark Chocolate & Seat Salt Fudge, I hope it can add a little something, different.It i ...
I have been seeing a lot of Lemon Meringue Pie pictures online recently and oh my goodness, do I have a taste for it!Sadly, I don't have all of the ingredients to make a pie but I have made the next best thing.. a Lemon Meringue Fudge!This quick and easy ...
When I was looking for some fun and easy Christmas recipes, I came across all of the wonderful Grinch foods that were floating around the internet! From green and red pancakes, cupcakes, pretzels and popcorn to fudge, which is possibly one of my favour ...
It's no secret that I am a big fan of fudge so it should come as no surprise to hear that I love to experiment with new flavours!But, by nature, fudge is very sweet and it can become a bit rich if made too often, which is why I wanted to try making someth ...
I love a cheese bread, especially warm and with a good spread of butter! Delicious! But making bread? It was never my thing, until this recipe! So, if like me, bread recipes are a little intimidating, trust me, this Dutch Oven bread recipe is the ...
Today, we are going to make this easy 'Dutch Oven Bread' recipe, or you may know it as the 'No-Knead Bread' and it is the easiest bread recipe that you could hope to make. Especially if you are a beginner to the art of bread making! I know that brea ...
Did anyone else grow up at the time of buying pick n mix from the local shop (usually a 20p mix up for me!) of 1p and 2p sweets?You would get this little paper or plastic bag with the Haribo gummy bears, rhubarb and custard, foam shrimp and bananas, cola ...
This has to be one of the easiest fudge recipes that I can show you!There are only four ingredients, three if you choose not to use the vanilla extract but I like to think that it enhances the flavour of the white chocolate.Personally, I am not a huge lov ...
Lotus Biscoff can divide opinion. People seem to love it or hate it. Or just not be fussed at all. I love it, my mum hates it. Peter couldn't care either way. Which can be tough because often when I make food, I like to share it with family to save ...
I had a lot of reservations about making a coffee fudge recipe and I have to admit that it took me a couple of attempts with different measurements and different ingredients but I finally found a recipe that I love.Sometimes an idea doesn't always work ou ...
I have always been a huge lover of whisky fudge (or whiskey fudge to those that may not be from Scotland!). Even as a child, there was something that felt very grown-up and sophisticated about enjoying a little Scotch whisky fudge.I got the same pleasure ...
Challah (pronounced haa-luh) bread is a braided Jewish bread which is usually eaten on special occasions and holidays. It's similar in looks to brioche but Challah bread is Kosher and can be eaten at any time, with any meal and it does not have any butter ...
I remember years ago, the Lotus Biscoff biscuits were something that I only ever saw at the hairdresser. A little treat to go along with the cup of tea that you barely had a chance to drink. They were reminiscent of the speculoos biscuits that we used to ...
If there is one sweet that I can't stop buying at the moment its a mint Aero. From the balls to the bars, I cannot get enough of those melt in the mouth chocolate peppermint bubbles. I just love Aero chocolate and to be honest, I'm not really willing to s ...
Growing up in the 90s, I remember when the Chocotastic and Strawberry Sensation Kelloggs Pop-Tarts arrived in the UK and were just the most exciting snack around for children. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to have them for breakfast as many other hou ...
Looking for an easy vanilla fudge recipe? Wondering how to make vanilla fudge?Trust me, I was too. I spent hours online and looked and looked. I tried and tried again. More often than not, I ended up with something that resembled Scottish tablet over fudg ...
I have a really easy peanut butter fudge recipe for you!It uses only 4 ingredients and takes 10 minutes or less to make. The rest is waiting time, which is almost the certainly worst bit! It comes a close second to cleaning up, my least favourite activity ...
I am currently building myself up to the prospect of making some Scottish tablet, I love it so much! But.. if you have ever made tablet before you will know how temperamental it can be. What worked for you once, may not work out quite so well again!So, I ...
Aberdeen butteries (or Aberdeen rowies / Aberdeen morning rolls as they are also commonly known) are quite a favourite here in the North East of Scotland. Once upon a time, these were made for the fishermen to eat whilst at sea. Due to the high-fat ...
When I was thinking of cheesecake recipes (I'm having a real thing for cheesecake at the moment), I was wondering what sweets I could use and what would taste good but not too heavy. I was looking for something somewhat indulgent, a crowd-pleaser and some ...
Cinnamon sugar soft pretzels! It was only a matter of time before I put this great recipe up! I don't know about you but I always associate cinnamon with Christmas.. which is funny for someone who eats cinnamon and raisin bagels every other day so what ...
Cinnamon sugar soft pretzels! It was only a matter of time before I put this great recipe up! I don't know about you but I always associate cinnamon with Christmas.. which is funny for someone who eats cinnamon and raisin bagels every other day so what ...
Rhubarb crumble is such a home comfort dessert for me and I just adore it! I love the smell and flavour of rhubarb but I think the taste is often lost when cooking so that's definitely something that I ensure to keep in my recipe. We want it to look ...
Have you ever wanted to bake but had little to no ingredients in the house to do so? It's a nightmare, I know! And once that urge is in your head, it's hard to shake off. It is especially tough in times such as these when we are all stuck at home with ...
It feels like summer is upon us. I'm looking out of the window, the skies are blue and the sun is beating through the window (rare for Scotland), so this feels like the perfect time to write my passion fruit cheesecake recipe! I love recipes using pass ...
Scones for breakfast typically wouldn't be your first thought but they make a great grab and go option for the family! These healthy breakfast scones are made using a mix of oats and yoghurt so they may not taste as sweet as your regular scone, they do ...
My love of ginger goes way back, I have many fond memories of dunking ginger snap biscuits in my cup of tea as a child (I'm Scottish and from the islands.. this is the norm) or having Jamaica ginger cake with a thick spreading of butter, again with a cup ...
This soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe is so easy that it really makes me question what took me so long to learn how to make a cookie! It's something that I put off and off because I had this grand notion that they would be too tough for me ...
I grew up on my Grampas soup and I'm convinced that there is no soup better than his vegetarian Scotch broth recipe. This has led me to plenty of trial and error, chopping and changing and learning how to improve my own Scottish lentil soup recipe. Per ...
I'm sure every family in Scotland has its own recipe for Scotch pancakes (or Scotch drop scones as they are also known). Even The Queen has her favourite! Scotch pancakes, for those who are not familiar, are just Scottish pancakes! Fear not, they are f ...
With minimal prep and cooking time, crunchy oat biscuits are one of my favourite (and easiest) recipes to turn to when looking for a quick pick me up. There is something so satisfying about making homemade oat biscuits because no one believes just how ...
One of my favourite family meals is mince and tatties! I grew up with my grandparents cooking it at least once a week and this warm, comforting and hearty Scottish meal is now one of my favourite recipes to make in my own home. And ok, I appreciate tha ...
