Air Fryer Treacle Scones are a quick and easy Scottish bake adapted to make in your air fryer. The rich flavour of black treacle (molasses) and hint of spice makes them irresistable. What are Scones? Scones are a Scottish round or triangular quick bread, that is a bread made without yeast. Traditionally scones would be made with oats and baked on a stone or iron girdle (griddle) over the fire. Now they are made with wheat flour and oven scones have become more popular than the original girdle scone. And now Air Fryer Scones are becoming a popular way to bake them too. Are Scones Scottish? It ..read more

Cherry Compote is a delicious way to serve fresh or frozen sweet cherries. The fruit is gently cooked and sweetened to make a luscious compote that’s perfect to serve as dessert, or even for a decadent breakfast. Why should I make Cherry Compote? Cherry Compote is a sweet fruit compote made with fresh or frozen cherries. It’s perfect for serving with ice cream for dessert and can be used in recipes or simply as a fruit compote. It couldn’t be simpler or quicker to make, which is so helpful when you are in a hurry. What ingredients do I need to make Cherry Compote? This is a very simple recip ..read more

These Rhubarb and Ginger Trifles are a really simple seasonal dessert. Soft spicy ginger cake is combined with rhubarb compote, custard and cream to make luscious individual creamy desserts that are so easy to make.   Why make Rhubarb and Ginger Trifles? Rhubarb and ginger are a classic combination and the warmth of the sweet spicy ginger cake is the perfect foil for the sweet-sharp flavour of the rhubarb compote. Trifle really is one of the easiest desserts to make. It’s basically an assembly of delicious ingredients that combine to make something even better. Why make individual trifle ..read more

Blackcurrant Loaf Cake is a soft, light cake studded with blackcurrants and drizzled with a simple lemon icing (frosting). Its a really easy cake to make and it’s absolutely delicious served with coffee or as dessert. What is a loaf cake? A loaf cake is a cake that is baked in a long cake tin (pan), the type that is used for loaves of bread. The shape of the loaf cake makes it ideal to slice and serve to family and firends at any time. Why should I make Blackcurrant Loaf Cake? This cake isn’t super sweet and the blackcurrants bring little pops of fruity tartness that is so refreshing. The mix ..read more

Blackcurrant Plate Pie is a sweet shortcrust pastry pie filled with a delicious fresh and fruity blackcurrant compote. It’s a classic fruit pie or tart baked on an ovenproof plate, perfect for a summer dessert. What is a plate pie? A plate pie is simply one that is baked on an ovenproof plate. It can be a sweet pie, like this Blackcurrant Plate Pie and my Easy Rhubarb Tart . But you can also make savoury plate pies, like my grandfather’s Scottish Mince Beef Pie. Why make Blackcurrant Plate Pie? Plate pies are a staple of Scottish bakeries particularly apple and rhubarb plate pies. But a Blac ..read more

Blackcurrant Compote is a very simple dish of sweetened summer blackcurrants. It only takes a few ingredients and minimal skill to cook up a beautiful bowl of fruit compote that you can serve in many different ways. Why should I make Blackcurrant Compote? Blackcurrant Compote is a lovely fresh and tart fruit compote that is packed with vitamin C. It’s perfect for serving with breakfast or dessert and can be used in recipes as well as simply as a fruit compote. It couldn’t be simpler or quicker to make, which is so helpful when you are in a hurry. What ingredients will I need to make Blackcurr ..read more

Rhubarb Compote or stewed rhubarb is a very simple way to cook rhubarb. It only takes a few ingredients and minimal skill to cook up a beautiful bowl of fruit compote that you can serve in so many different ways. Why should I make Rhubarb Compote (stewed rhubarb)? Rhubarb is one of the first things that is ready to harvest in Spring. In those hungry months when nearly all of the other fruit and veg is being imported from far away, you can be sure to see lovely pink and red homegrown stalks of rhubarb start to appear in the store. And of course if you grow your own rhubarb you have zero food m ..read more

Scottish Strawberry Jam is a sweet and delicious preserve. It’s the nation’s favourite jam and is made with only 3 ingredients and without any added pectin. Once you’ve tasted this traditional Scottish recipe you’ll find it hard to go back to commerically produced jam. Why make your own strawberry jam? Strawberry jam is everyone’s favourite jam for a very good reason, it’s delicious! But homemade strawberry jam is a very different thing to commercially produced jam. Not only does it taste much fresher and with a true strawberry flavour, but it is isn’t set firm but has a soft texture filled w ..read more

Avocado Salsa is a tasty combination of avocado, tomatoes and black olives. This simple salsa is a cross between guacamole and classic tomato salsa. It’s easy to make and perfect to serve with tacos or as delicious appetiser with tortilla chips Why should I make Avocado Salsa? I have tried several different ready-made tomato salsas bought from the supermarket. They are convenient but even the ‘fresh’ salsa from the chiller cabinet lacks the fresh flavour that you get from a homemade salsa. This Avocado Salsa is quick and easy to make with a fresh and zesty flavour that really lifts any dish y ..read more

Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips are crisp and crunchy and oh so easy to make in your air fryer. You only need three ingredients and they are ready in minutes! Why make Corn Tortilla Chips in your Air Fryer? I like to make tortilla chips at home because then I know exactly what ingredients have gone into them. It’s also a great way to use up the couple of corn tortillas that are often left after a meal. It’s a fun snack to make with children and teenagers too. What is an Air Fryer? An air fryer is a bit like a mini oven. However, the element is only at the top of the air fryer and it uses a pow ..read more