Posts Tagged ‘cookbook’
A cookbook interspersed with classic comics
The Sunday Post’s favourite matriarch, Maw Broon, brings us a pleasing compilation of family-orientated bakes to suit any occasion. Interspersed with favourite comic scenes from 10 Glebe Street, these recipes are perfect for those wanting to master the basics and reacquaint themselves with enduring Scottish classics like the delicious Selkirk Bannock or Empire Biscuit. Bake With Maw Broon, published by DC Thomson, £14.99. [review rating=”3″ align…
Read MoreA handy recipe book from the Young Farmers
The Young Farmers’ Cookbook marks the 75th anniversary of the organisation, and its success in bringing together young people interested in agriculture and the countryside across Scotland. The cookbook itself details a wide variety of the hearty and wholesome food one would expect from such an institution. Giving clear, no-nonsense instructions, this is perfect for those…
Read MoreA celebration of game with over 100 recipes
Access to good quality game is not just a luxury reserved for people living in the Scottish countryside, argues Claire MacDonald in this cookbook. This no fuss game cookbook contains more than one hundred recipes for all sorts of game, from venison to wild boar. Stuffing, sauces and accompaniments are also included in this all-encompassing…
Read MoreEverything you need in a helpful cookbook
Hattie Ellis champions simple home cooking in her cookbook The One Pot Cook. The book contains 150 simple recipes for one pot wonders that are perfect for a bustling family home. Filled with classic winter warmers such as macaroni chesese and cottage pie, as well as many dessert recipes, the book covers all the culinary…
Read MoreNational chef keeps it simple with his cookbook
After winning Masterchef: The Professionals in 2016 and becoming Scotland’s first National Chef, Gary Maclean is back with an outstanding cookbook in Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking, that puts simplicity first. Throughout the book he guides the reader through the basics of home cooking, along with all the required planning and prep times…
Read MoreScotland’s national chef on cookbook signing tour
Scotland’s national chef will be attending a series of book signings at selected Dobbies Garden Centres in the run up to Christmas. The 2016 MasterChef champion Gary Maclean was appointed by the Scottish Government as Scotland’s first national chef in November 2017, and fans will be provided the opportunity to meet the TV star and…
Read MoreTry this Thai recipe – and we’ve a money off code
National Curry Week has been running every October since 1998 and celebrates the nation’s favourite dish. It applauds the diverse culture in the UK and delicious dishes available. When many people think of curry, they often think of Indian food but Thai curries can be some of the most delicious, sweet and fragrant dishes around.…
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 MoreA sizzling scallop special recipe to mark Thai New Year
To help celebrate Thai New Year this Friday, April 13, we’ve teamed up with creators of delicious Thai sauces, The Coconut Kitchen, to bring you some Thai inspired party food. This recipe also make a great starter – three or four canapés per person arranged on a plate. The range has been created by Thai…
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