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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.

Filed Under: Vegetarian

Salmon Tortillas

March 27, 2017 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Fast, easy and healthy - these salmon fajitas are a great way to include more fish in your diet. A great dish to place in the middle of the table for everyone to make their own tortilla. Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and extra lime wedges.

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

Blue Cod Hot Pot

February 23, 2017 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This is a healthy and robust dish using fish, potatoes and vegetables. I used what I had the hand along with the freshly caught fish - the dish can be easily varied using different vegetables & fish.

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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.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Hot smoked salmon, Pasta, Scottish Salmon

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

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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Salmon with puy lentils and beetroot

January 21, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

This is a lovely winter salmon dish with earthy and sweet flavours from the puy lentils and beetroot. Use any type of beetroot and if your short of time the pre packed cooked beetroot (not pickled) will work fine. Puy lentils are also available pre cooked and are ideal for this recipe.

Filed Under: Fish, Scottish Food

Christmas Leftovers – Frittata

December 26, 2015 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Frittata is a great way to use up some Christmas leftovers. Easy to make and vary the flavours with whatever's in the fridge.

Filed Under: Eggs, Seasonal Tagged With: Christmas leftovers, Eggs, Frittata

Sardine Pasta

October 15, 2015 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Tinned sardines are a great standby to have in the storecupboard and are ideal for whipping up a quick healthy meal. This pasta dish cooks in the time it takes the pasta to cook; ideal after a busy day and so economical, much better than a takeaway. Have the sauce ingredients prepped first and in no time you'll be sitting down to a tasty meal.

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