Yes, you can have too many carrots. I made this recipe recently in a bid to use up at least some of my carrot glut. I obviously thought I didn't have any and bought some on a few separate shopping trips. As if that wasn't enough, I then received a generous bundle in my weekly … Continue reading Curried Lentil, Carrot and Cashew Soup
Lentil, Lime and Coriander Soup. This soup is the third of four recipes provided by the Hospitality teaching team at Perth College UHI. Thank you - you know who you are! The great thing about their recipes are the quantities - they work in portions of ten, great for dinner parties and larger gatherings. No … Continue reading Lentil, Lime and Coriander Soup
Such a quick and easy make, with pretty impressive results! I'm not sure I should really call this a recipe. It's really a tale of a solitary supermarket soup pack and some assembled bits and pieces I had in my kitchen. I do love a good shortcut, so occasionally turn to a soup pack when … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup: a super-pimped soup pack!
My latest soup is the result of a rummage in my freezer, initial disappointment and a bright idea. Most of Scotland has been shivering under a huge snowfall and, as roads and rail links were closed for a while, many shops have sold out of fresh vegetables. I know it's just a blip and isn't … Continue reading Spicy lentil soup
Burns Night is coming up on the 25 January so I think it is time to share my recipe for Scotch Broth, a staple dish at many a Burns Supper. I realise this is one recipe that almost all Scots will have mastered but I do have blog followers from all around the world and … Continue reading Scotch Broth
