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24 October, 2021

Lemon Posset with Shortbread

When catering high-end events in Scotland, a lemon posset with shortbread was often a menu option for events. Clearly people find it delicious, but just..

10 October, 2021

Easy Store Cupboard Vegetable Paella

Whether you’re gathered around a campfire, collected in front of a brazier in winter or having a BBQ in the summertime, being sociable is as..

18 September, 2021

Potato and Watercress Salad

If I ask you to imagine a potato salad, like many people, you’d probably immediately think of potatoes swimming in mayonnaise. It’s time to meet..

11 September, 2021

Butterkin Focaccia and Red Pepper Soup

When the weather is chilly, I think of comfort food. Something warm and it usually involves bread, always homemade and even better when served with..

4 September, 2021

Potato Galette with Asparagus

I really look forward to asparagus season. I’m always searching for new ways to serve my favourite vegetables, last year I served asparagus in..

28 August, 2021

How to make Falafel

Falafel is extremely versatile and delightfully easy to learn how to make. Once you learn how make your own fresh falafel mixture, you’ll never need..

21 August, 2021

How to make crumpets

Once you know how easy it is to make crumpets you’ll want them all the time. You might think creating all those distinctive tiny holes..

8 August, 2021

How to make roasted garlic

You might be thinking ‘I know how to make roasted garlic’. But do you know why you should keep a jar of roasted garlic cloves..

1 August, 2021

Barley Button Buns

If you are wondering what Barley Button Buns are, think mushrooms on toast, only better. A freshly baked bun wrapped around a hearty mushroom and..

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29 June, 2021

Sesame-Free Dukkah

Dukkah is a crushed roasted nut and spice dip, traditionally served with olive oil and fresh bread. It’s delicious and it traditionally uses sesame as..