cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Quick and easy to make, and so moist and flavoursome, this burger recipe features Cauldron ready to eat falafels with chickpeas, spices and coriander. Pick up a pack in the chilled aisle of your local supermarket! Post originally published in July 2018, republished for Veganuary January 2019. Vegan burgers can be notoriously difficult to …
This Shetland Croft-style gingerbread house is made using a (slightly adapted) Norwegian pepperkakehus recipe. It’s a delicious, sturdy, easy-to-work-with gingerbread recipe and includes the printable template. This recipe was featured on BBC Radio Shetland’s Shetland Larder and in issue #190 of the i’i Shetland magazine. A Shetland gingerbread crofthouse – the inspiration This is, officially, the …
Cooking a turkey doesn’t need to take as long as you think it does if you follow these simple cooking tips. This blog post was filmed/photographed at a KellyBronze turkey masterclass at Jamie Oliver’s HQ and there’s a special appearance by Jamie himself! Note: KellyBronze turkeys are available in both the UK and the USA. …
This delicious Saint Agur and walnut butter is perfect served with grilled flatiron steak, plus there’s enough to keep in the freezer for another day. Recipe created by Saint Agur chefs for Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary. I confess blue cheese has never been on the top of my list of cheese I like to eat. In …
A festive alternative, this boneless rolled lamb shoulder is stuffed with a pistachio and orange stuffing and slow roasted until tender. Serve with jewelled couscous and flatbreads, or with roast potatoes and veg. A recipe in collaboration with Lamb, Try It, Love It. It’s that time of year when friends and family are coming …
Canada’s favourite confection: a nutty chocolate base layered with sweet buttercream and topped with dark chocolate. Perfect for potlucks or afternoon tea. Blog post originally published in October 2012 and republished, with better photos and a printable recipe in 2018. Nanaimo bars were one of my favourite squares when I lived in Canada but …
Packed full of nutrition, this kale and almond pesto is a breeze to whip up. It’ll keep well for up to a week in the fridge for a quick midweek meal and it freezes well too. Stir into pasta, or serve a dollop with soup or grilled chicken. I never used to like kale. Many …
Perfect for a Halloween or a Harry Potter themed party, this black bread is easy to make and has a gorgeous rye and caraway flavour. Serve with a hearty stew (this makes a perfect bread bowl ‘cauldron’) or with a cheeseboard. “Can you make the bread black?” a client asked me recently after I suggested …
Tender pieces of succulent lamb with chunky vegetables and rich gravy swimming in a bread “cauldron”. A perfect Halloween lamb stew recipe for your witches and wizards! This easy recipe includes pressure cooker, stovetop and slow cooker instructions. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy I am so excited to share this recipe …
Enjoy the rich, aromatic flavours of slow-cooked Peking-style pork ribs. A marinade of hoisin, soy sauce, garlic, and honey infuses the meat with savoury sweetness. As they slow-cook to tender perfection, the ribs develop a glossy, flavourful coating, offering a taste of Chinese-inspired cuisine with minimal effort. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours …
The traditional sticky toffee pudding recipe is given an autumnal twist with some freshly cooked pumpkin and some warming pumpkin spice. This recipe has been created in collaboration with Panasonic, using their new combination microwave oven. I am a big fan of sticky toffee pudding. This time of year, when the days get shorter and …
This pressure cooker apricot and almond Christmas cake is incredibly delicious and moist, ready in just 2.5 hours! With no soaking and no feeding needed, it’s perfect if you need a last-minute homemade Christmas cake (or two!). Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy A Christmas cake in a pressure cooker! I …
Scottish black pudding stars in these easy-to-make mini black pudding bread/dinner rolls. Serve them (on Burns’ Night!) with your favourite Scottish meal. This recipe was inspired by the black pudding dinner rolls I enjoyed at Eat on the Green in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, earlier this year. I absolutely love trying new foods. I’m always on …
Warm up with a comforting slow cooker oxtail soup. This rich and delicious Autumnal dish features tender oxtail, heritage rainbow carrots, and a hearty oatmeal stout broth. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 8 hours Difficulty: Easy It’s officially Autumn up here in Shetland, with the days growing noticeably colder, shorter and windier. Our diet …
This easy fish curry recipe is much healthier than a takeaway but it’s every bit as tasty. Just one pan, some fresh seafood and 40 minutes are all you need! This recipe is in collaboration with Seafish. Life can get rather hectic sometimes. Sometimes we want a nice, quick and easy midweek dinner recipe that’s …
This scrumptious, nutritious breakfast smoked haddock dish is the perfect way to start the day. Change the way you ‘sea’food with Seafood Week – a recipe in collaboration with Seafish. Breakfast. They say it’s the most important meal of the day, so it’s important to make this meal nutritious and a source of slow-release …
This simple recipe for tomato and basil pasta sauce uses storecupboard ingredients, including basil-infused Italian olive oil, and is ready in under 10 minutes! Serve with your favourite pasta and toppings. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Is pasta the ultimate comfort food? A bowl of hot pasta in tomato sauce …
Albert Bartlett, the UK’s leading fresh potato supplier, is celebrating their 70th anniversary. To help celebrate, I’ve recreated a popular recipe from the 1970s, when the Indian takeaway in the UK began to surge in popularity: saag aloo, or spinach & potato curry. In collaboration with Albert Bartlett. About Albert Bartlett In 1948 Albert …
These light and fluffy oatmeal pancakes are easy to make and taste delicious topped with a strawberry yogurt-maple syrup drizzle. In collaboration with Onken. My kids absolutely love pancakes (or crepes, depending on if it’s myself or my husband making them!). I like to make thick, fluffy, American style pancakes (while he makes thin European-style …
This French-style strawberry yogurt cake is incredibly easy to make and is a great way to use up the last of a pot of strawberry yogurt. It’s a perfect weekend bake, and great with a cuppa! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy This is the perfect cake for a lazy Saturday …
