Cullen skink – Recipe
The Cullen Skink is a true king of soups. I once got into hot water when I put leeks…
How to entertain as a chef: my top ten tips
My thoughts on home entertaining have changed over the years. I once thought it was all about the food:…
Victoria sponge – Recipe
For lots of us, a Victoria sponge feels like the quintessential cake. There’s something about its simplicity and lack…
Hazelnut shortbread
This fabulous recipe works every time. I learned it from the amazing chef Steven Doherty during my time at…
Baked rice pudding with hazelnuts and honey
Rice pudding has something of a bad reputation that’s not entirely warranted. Made properly – with milk not cream,…
Apple and cinnamon scones – Recipe and cooking
This recipe uses milk slightly soured with lemon juice. You might not have done this before, but it’s well…
Steak pie – Recipe and cooking
There are not many things better than a classic homemade steak pie. This one uses shop-bought puff pastry –…
Finnan haddie – Recipe and Where to buy
Finnan Haddie has been a traditional New England staple since colonial times. The origin of finnan haddie is the…
Fish Pie
Gary Maclean was kind enough to share his book, Kitchen Essentials