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Scottish Travel Guide: Peebles

Is there anything more satisfying than getting out of the city for a night and relaxing in the luxury of a hotel? I mean, there might be, but sometimes just one night away from the hustle and bustle can be a much-needed thing, which is why a couple of weeks ago the husband and I…

Scottish Travel Guide: Tarbert

I’ve been meaning to write this post since the end of August, but moving house, changing jobs, going to a wedding in England and on a holiday to France somehow meant it got left on the back-burner…until now! For our first wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to get away for a couple of nights,…

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GARLICKY GREEN PASTA 🥬 . I am OBSESSED with this pasta. It was a bit of an experiment in an attempt to make use of the gigantic leek and bundle of kale I got in my @zerowastemkt veg box and I’m so pleased with how it turned out. It’s got bags of flavour and its pretty straightforward too! . . INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large leek (or two small ones), finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed Small bunch fresh thyme Big handful of kale, roughly chopped 150g creme fraiche Juice of one lemon 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 375g conchiglie pasta shells (or whatever short pasta you can get your hands on) Parmesan, to serve . METHOD As always, in my highlights. Really all you need to do is cook the veg until soft and blend it all up with some other bits and pieces. . Let me know if you make it, it’s a super tasty veggie dish that easily serves four people 😍

RASPBERRY & RICOTTA FRENCH TOAST BAKE 🍞🍓 . This is such an indulgent brunch dish it’s ridiculous. It’s very rich, so you can’t eat a lot of it, but man, you’ll want to 😂 . . INGREDIENTS Half a loaf of brioche 50g ricotta 100g raspberries 50g white chocolate 4 eggs 150ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Zest of half a lemon Pinch of salt Double cream and icing sugar, to serve. . . METHOD: In my highlights! Any questions, I’m happy to answer them. This is perfect for anyone who loves a sweet brunch dish, let me know if you make it! . . Are you a sweet or a savoury brunch person?

LITTLE HOI AN . Had a great Friday night dinner last night from @littlehoian_glasgow now they’ve launched their takeaway service! . I went for the fried flat noodles with prawns and they were so so good, and the deep fried wontuns are an absolute delight. Honestly, it was lovely to not have to cook for once 😂 . Takeaway is available from @littlehoian_glasgow Thurs-Sat, 5-9pm and they’re taking lots of care to ensure the safety of customers and staff. . Have you had a good takeaway recently?

HUMMUS CHICKEN SHAWARMA . This dish was inspired by a craving for @babsglasgow. It’s never gonna be as good as the real thing, but it is super easy and very tasty! I do cheat and use shop bought hummus, specifically the @tescofood Moroccan hummus, but you could obviously make/use your own if you wanted to! . . INGREDIENTS Two chicken breasts Zest and juice of a lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Tesco Moroccan Hummus Lettuce, shredded Pickled red cabbage 25g Greek yoghurt 1 tsp harissa paste 2 pitta or flatbreads . . METHOD: Check out my story highlights, let me know if you decide to make it 👍 . . If you can’t get the Moroccan hummus, try using a red pepper or chilli one, anything with a good punch of flavour! Enjoy!

CRISPY PRAWN TACOS 🌮 . This is one of those recipes that is super simple but packs a big punch of flavour. The great thing is all you need to do is bread and fry your prawns. Everything else is just warming up your tortillas and assembling. Easy! . . INGREDIENTS 200g raw king prawns, peeled 2 tsp chipotle chilli paste 2 tsp plain flour 1 egg, beaten 50g panko breadcrumbs 75g dessicated coconut Vegetable oil, for frying 4 corn tortillas 75ml soured cream Zest of 1 lime Handful of lettuce, shredded 50g pickled red cabbage 1 spring onion, sliced Handful of fresh coriander 2-3 tsp @sriracha_fg sriracha mayo . . METHOD: In my story highlights! Any questions, let me know, but one thing you should not skip is mixing the lime zest into your sour cream, its SO good. Let me know if you decide to make these tacos!

BUTTER CHICKEN 🥘 . I love a good curry, and this butter chicken is amaaazing. When you see the ingredients/method it looks complex, but it’s really not. . The chicken gets one initial 30 minute marinade, then a second longer marinade. Then all you have to do is grill the chicken and make the sauce. Simples! . Check out the full list of ingredients and the method in my story highlights but as always, any questions, let me know! . . Here’s the most important question though, are you putting fresh coriander on top of your curry??

CARIBBEAN RUM PUNCH 🍹 . This is more of a weekend recipe but who even knows what day it is anymore so what the hell! When the sun is shining, cocktails are the way to go, right? It was my husband Sam’s 30th birthday yesterday so it seemed only right to whip up a batch of this stuff to celebrate. . We drank this all the time on our honeymoon in St Lucia and it reminds us of happier times. This recipe is enough for four people but you can obviously scale it up or down! . INGREDIENTS 100ml dark rum (not spiced) 100ml white rum 50ml coconut rum 500ml pineapple juice 500ml orange juice 25ml grenadine A good pinch of nutmeg Juice of two limes Handful of ice . . METHOD Chuck it all in bowl, mix, pour into glasses and pretend you’re lying on a beach somewhere instead of your sofa 😂🍹 . . #rumpunch #rum #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #recipeshare #recipeoftheday #caribbeanrumpunch #drinksrecipe #drinkup

HERBED BEEF CASSEROLE . This is just pure comfort in a dish and the great part is it’s hands on for the first 10-15 minutes and then you just shove it in the oven and let the magic happen. . . INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp oil 500g diced stewing steak (mine was from @donald_butchers so be sure to try your local butcher if you can’t get it in the supermarket) 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 carrots, sliced into rounds Bunch of fresh thyme 1 tsp dried oregano 2 bay leaves 200g mushrooms, sliced 500g tomato passata 400ml beef stock (I used @knorruk rich beef stock). Salt and pepper. . . METHOD In my highlights but as always, any questions, just let me know! Remember to taste and season with salt and pepper! . Serve on top of mash and your favourite green veg and dig in!

GARLIC & ROAST PEPPER PASTA . So after being stumped for what to do with an excess of peppers, herbs and garlic, I ended up roasting and blending them to make a perfect pasta sauce and it really hit the spot! It’s pretty simple, just roast the ingredients in an oven, then blend them with a few other bits and pieces and mix with cooked pasta! . Any pasta shape will do but I’ve used rigatoni. I also topped the pasta with some crispy chorizo, but you could use pancetta or bacon instead (or keep it veggie and leave it out altogether, up to you). . . INGREDIENTS 2 peppers (red or orange) roughly chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 15 cloves garlic, peeled A few sprigs of thyme 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp tomato puree 25g mascarpone (or ricotta/cream cheese) 175g rigatoni (or whatever pasta shape you have) 75g chorizo, diced (optional) Fresh basil and parmesan, to serve Method is in my highlights but, as always, any questions, feel free to ask! And if you decide to make it, let me know.

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