Recipes

For the syrup Put the blackberries and lemon zest into a pan and add just enough water to cover. Bring to the boil and simmer until the berries are soft. Mash thoroughly and strain, ideally through a...

For the pumpkin spiced espresso martini Add all the liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and stir to combine. Fill with ice, then shake hard for around 20 seconds. Strain into a coupette or martini...

Pumpkin Chai Pie Bring the pumpkin to the boil in a large saucepan then simmer for 15mins until tender. Drain & cool. Heat oven to 180C (160C fan |gas 4). On a lightly floured surface, roll out...

To start, blanch and refresh the broccoli and the asparagus. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the broccoli and the asparagus into smaller pieces. Pop your grill on to a medium heat.  Place you...

Ecclefechan Tart For the sweet pastry: Mix all dry ingredients together till a breadcrumb consistency. Add the egg and work to a pastry, once formed, stop working so the pastry will stay short. Wrap...

Silverwood Baked Trout For the Pesto Dressing 1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C (fan) 2. Deseed Bell Peppers and Slice into large sections. 3. Place skin side down on baking sheet and drizzle with olive...

Vegan square sausage 1 Line an 18cm x 26cm shallow tin with biodegradable clingfilm so that it comes over all of the sides. Set aside. 2 In a medium bowl, mash the black-eyed beans and kidney beans with...

For the Sea Bream Mix the ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, black peppercorns, turmeric powder and lemon juice in a bowl. Place the bream fillets in the bowl and coat...

Cut the venison into pieces, and sear and roast them for six minutes. Rest for six minutes. Whilst resting, add a splash of Old Pulteney Huddart whisky to the mixed berries and allow to sit. Deglaze...

Vanilla panna cotta, Scottish strawberry and mint salsa with shortbread For the Short Bread: Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth. Stir in the flour to...