Scottish Tablet

This time of year sees typical Scottish recipes flood the internet, and I thought I would be no different and share with you a family recipe for the delicious sweet treat that is tablet.  I am sure most Scottish grannies have passed down their recipes to their children and grandchildren so not all recipes will…

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Irn Bru Pulled Pork

A while ago I was at an event and they served a canapé of Irn Bru Pulled Pork.  Now I am not a fan of Irn Bru so was sceptical of how it would taste, and I have to say I was surprised, it actually tasted quite nice!  So, I decided that instead of the…

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Leek and Potato Soup

I love making soup, as it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables and in today’s case I had bought too many leeks and potatoes, so really that meant one thing; Leek and Potato Soup.  My go to recipe for this is one by Delia Smith from The Delia Collection: Soup – an oldie…

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Black Cherry Jam

Another Jam post!  I am really getting into this jam making, which is lucky as I have been working my way through an abundance of fruit in my freezer.  This black cherry jam is tasty, and great on toast, a dollop in a creamy rice pudding or even to be used as a filling for…

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Bourbon Glazed Cocktail Sausages

I do love cocktail sausages, they are a must for any party! I spotted these Bourbon Glazed Cocktail Sausages a while ago on Pinterest and knew that I had to try them.  The recipe on Pinterest tells you to cook them for 4 hours in a slow cooker, but I didn’t have the time or…

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Mincemeat Rolls with Rum Frosting

One of the things I love making for a winter breakfast is freshly made, warmed cinnamon rolls enjoyed with a big mug of coffee.  Since we are approaching Christmas I decided to re-vamp my cinnamon rolls to be more in line with the Festive Season and turn them into Mincemeat Rolls with a slightly boozy…

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a must at this time of year. Not only as a condiment for your Christmas Dinner but it can also be used in canapes – such as my Brie and Cranberry Parcels, or on a cheese board.  This is a quick and easy recipe to make your own Cranberry Sauce, impress your…

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Afternoon Tea at The Prestonfield

Last week myself and a friend treated ourselves to Afternoon Tea at The Prestonfield House Hotel.  The Prestonfield is tucked away in the South Side of Edinburgh, a little oasis of countryside in the city.  As you drive up the driveway you forget where you are as you are greeted by 3 highland cows (Aunt,…

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Festive Canapes

It’s always handy to have a few tasty and easy Canapes up your sleeve for over the Christmas and New Year periods.  Usually I end up with the staple of sausage rolls and cocktail sausages, and this year I wanted to do something a little bit different.  Here are a couple of tasty Canapes for this…

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Pea & Mint Soup

On these cold winters days there is nothing nicer than a big bowl of warming soup. This recipe is super quick, easy to make and perfect for a working from home lunch, or any other quick meal. It is also a good way to use up that never-ending bag of peas stuck at the back…

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