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Sweet Potato, Red Pepper & Lentil Curry

June 24, 2017 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This healthy vegetarian curry is quick and economical to make of course is super healthy.

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

May 8, 2017 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tagines are marvellously comforting dishes and are perfect served with couscous rice or crusty bread.

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Hot Smoked Salmon Carbonara

December 28, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

A simple and healthy dish that's ready in the time it takes the pasta to cook.

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Turkey Biryani

December 27, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This turkey biryani is perfect for using up leftover turkey from the Christmas dinner or any chicken from the Sunday roast. It also works well with other cooked meats such as lamb or beef.

Filed Under: Meat & Poultry, Seasonal

Sausage and Pumpkin with Orzo

November 8, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This one pan dish is a real winner and lets face who doesn't like sausages. In this recipe I used spicy Italian sausages but any pork sausage will be perfect. If using pork sausages a good pinch of chilli flakes will add a welcome kick to the dish.

Filed Under: Meat & Poultry, Seasonal Tagged With: pumpkin, Sausages

Salmon with salsa verde and summer roast vegetables

July 3, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

If the weather is warm and sunny, this easy traybake makes an perfect dish for some lazy al fresco dining.

Filed Under: Fish, Seasonal Tagged With: smoked salmon

Seafood Paella

May 24, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Even the simplest of paellas makes an impressive dish. Use whatever you have available and feel free to add chicken or pork.

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Pasta with salmon, mustard and orange

April 8, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This is a super pasta sauce and the mustard and orange add a nice tangy and sweet kick.

Filed Under: Fish, Recipes, Scottish Food Tagged With: Pasta, salmon, Scottish Salmon

Salmon and Smoked Salmon Lasagne

March 31, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This salmon lasagne makes a really good healthy meal for all the family.

Filed Under: Fish, Recipes Tagged With: lasagane, salmon, Scottish Salmon, smoked salmon

Salmon with miso broth and noodles

January 30, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

I love a fish soup or chowder and this Asian inspiredsalmon and miso broth is one of the easiest to make. It's an ideal quick meal for one and also makes good use of a few leftovers.

Filed Under: Fish, Scottish Food

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