Recipes
The perfect paella – and it’s made with Scottish pork
In Scotland, we have many fine meats – and right now, Quality Meat Scotland is promoting Specially Selected Pork. Specially Selected Pork is assured pork from Scotland. In a nutshell, Specially Selected Pork is from specific animals that are sourced from selected farms, adopting best practice including animal welfare and natural production methods. Specially Selected…
Read MoreHead chefs teams up with Donald Russell butcher
We all enjoy entertaining friends and family over winter, but how do you impress without going overboard on time and budget? Head Chef Rikki Preston from Martin Wishart’s The Honours, Edinburgh, has teamed up with Donald Russell butcher to showcase a lesser known cut of meat – Ox cheek. As a tender, flavoursome cut of…
Read MoreA sweet treat for your Valentine
Staying in for Valentine’s Day this year? Why not try making a decadent dessert for your loved one. Edinburgh’s Otro Restaurant have whipped up the perfect recipe to help you show someone you love them. Pretty in red, this delicious pistachio mousse, strawberry ice cream and white balsamic meringue Eton Mess is sure to impress…
Read MoreA fantastic fusion of French and Scottish cuisine
Scottish Field continues to bring you recipes with a difference this week from Scot Jill Colonna in Paris – and today, it’s a fusion of Scottish and French cuisine. Jill, who runs the MadAboutMacarons.com website, lives with her husband and family in France, having moved across the channel in 1992. Today, she presents her recipe…
Read MorePutting a Scottish twist on a sweet American favourite
Scottish Field’s taste of America week of recipes concludes today with an American favourite, given a tartan twist by Christina Conte. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was 9, and now lives in Los Angeles where she publishes food and travel posts on her site, ChristinasCucina.com. Over the course of…
Read MorePeppers and cheese makes some tasty snack bites
Our fourth Christina Conte recipe in Scottish Field’s taste of America week is one that sounds to typical of the States. Jalapeno Cream Cheese and Bacon Appetisers were definitely not on the menu for Christina when she was growing up in Scotland. Originally from Garrowhill in Glasgow, Christina emigrated to the States when she was…
Read MoreFrom glass to plate in delicious combinations
For those who love a dram, Á Table: Whisky From Glass To Plate by the Islay-based, French food and drink journalist, Martine Nouet is not only a wonderful collection of whisky-based recipes, but a fascinating insight into the spirit’s history. She matches the perfect dram to all of her easy-to-follow recipes. Starters include Scottish Sushi…
Read MoreTry something that’s sweet and tasty – and unusual
We all like something a little bit sweet, and our recipe for Thenagai Mithai will definitely appeal. Courtesy of Glasgow’s Dakhin restaurant, we bring you something a little different. This is a treasured homemade recipe from the southern region of India, this coconut fudge is definitely for those with a sweet tooth! Perfectly dense, creamy…
Read MoreA delicious dish from the streets of Old Delhi
Today’s Scottish Field recipe is the Murg-E-Changezi, famous in the streets of Old Delhi. It’s named after none other than the Mongolian ruler and invader Genghis Khan, or Changez Khan as he is known in India. Legend has it that he was extremely particular about his food and the spices used in it. One of…
Read MoreEnjoy perfect haggis and tatties for Burns Night
Burns Night is just over three weeks away, and many of us will already be planning out Burns Suppers. Haggis, neeps and tatties is a combination that’s famous the world over, and courtesy of Scotty Brand, we present a serving suggestion for haggis and perfect mashed potatoes. Opt for a butchers haggis or quality supermarket…
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