Recipes
Making pigeon en croûte has never been easier
Using only the best local produce, David Haetzman’s Borders restaurant Firebrick Brasserie has a reputation for excellence. Culinary duo David Haetzman and Amanda Jordan have lived in Lauder with their three children for the last 12 years. David has been head chef at some of Edinburgh‘s top restaurants, including The Tower and Kyloe in The…
Read MoreTasty trout at the heart of this delicious recipe
Nature’s way is the best way, according to Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye. Scott learned some of his trade in Australia. A career Down Under might have beckoned had a visa issue not cropped up. Luckily for foodies here, Scott returned to Scotland to a job at Glenapp Castle. ‘I…
Read MoreA tasty rhubarb soufflé with oat crumble recipe
Scott Davies, head chef at the Three Chimneys on Skye, shares a delicious dessert recipe with Scottish Field. There, the menu changes every month, based on what is in season. Scott said: ‘As soon as a grower walks through the door with something, it’s usually on the menu that night. We have direct contact with…
Read MoreA delicious recipe for Orbost Farm Iron Age pork
Cooking the best local, seasonal produce on Skye keeps the Three Chimneys head chef Scott Davies passionate about what he does. ‘I always loved the kitchen,’ says Scott. ‘Ever since I was young, I was cooking and baking with my mum.’ The idea of being a chef took hold during work experience, aged 15, ‘I just loved…
Read MoreThis yummy cheesecake is so sweet and tangy
The sharp natural tang of lemon is the perfect accompaniment to the sweetness of raspberries. We are blessed with some of the finest fresh fruit in the world, with our strawberries and raspberries in demand all over the UK, and they marry perfectly with zesty lemons. Here we present a delicious cheesecake recipe. Recipe by…
Read MoreA nice and easy blueberry cheesecake recipe
The Mountain Cafe in Aviemore has an ethos that’s very simple. Kirsten Gilmour, chef and owner of the cafe, has been religious about buying the best produce available, from as many Scottish suppliers as she can and never buying in pre-prepared food. All of the cafe’s cakes and bread are homemade. ‘I would describe my…
Read MoreThe perfect biscuit for those warm summer days
Strawberry shortcakes could perhaps be described as summertime snack eating at its best. It’s a tasty treat that accentuates the freshness of its ingredients and how pure its flavours are, alongside a crunchy biscuit that creates a pleasing mixture of textures on the palate. It’s a great thing to make when strawberries are in season –…
Read MoreYou can’t beat natural flavours when you’re cooking at home
When it comes to cooking, you can’t beat food with natural flavours and colours. Here, we present something that ticks both boxes, with some tasty raspberry soufflés, which are the perfect summer dessert to wow your dinner guests. Recipe by Phillip Skinazi, executive pastry chef at Gleneagles.
Read MoreMum’s the word with this tasty chicken recipe
Kirsten Gilmour, chef and owner of The Mountain Cafe in Aviemore, first came to the UK after winning a prize. She spent time cooking in New Zealand, where she won a competition for trainee chefs which allowed her to travel to London. But opening the Mountain Cafe was a big step. She said: ‘I’d never…
Read MoreReview: The Willow Tea Rooms Recipe Book
This is far more than a straightforward recipe book, as The Willow Tea Rooms is the story of a piece of Glasgow’s history. It opens with an introduction by Anne Mulhern, who revived the tearooms in the 1980s, followed by a brief history of the original tearooms founded by Kate Cranston and designed by Charles…
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