Here at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, we teach our student how to make Homemade Mayonnaise from scratch. Not only is it very different from the store-bought version, but it teaches an essential cooking skill crucial to make any emulsion sauce.
We’ve shared a lovely Roasted Beetroot Soup recipe with you before, but did you know that beetroot is FANTASTIC in cakes? Yes, you heard us right! Get surprised by this quick and easy Beetroot & Parsnip Cake! It’s super easy, tastes absolutely delicious and will be ready in a flash.
Beetroot is a highly nutritious vegetable that’s often underestimated in the kitchen. Not only is it rich in vitamin A, C and B9, but it also contains a lot of calcium, iron and potassium. What’s the quickest way to introduce it into your kitchen? Make an easy and delicious beetroot soup! Roasting the veggies beforehand creates a rich and distinctive taste and takes away a lot of work. Check out the video as well to see how quick this roasted beetroot soup actually is!
After over 10 years of teaching here at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, we have made a lot of shortbread. And we mean, a lot! Probably enough to fill our kitchen and then some more. The reason is simple – this is how we greet our students at the beginning of each course. It’s a lovely tradition which resulted in so many requests to share our recipe. The great news is, it’s a quick and easy recipe which you’ll be able to recreate at home in a flash! Have a look at the video and follow Fiona for the most buttery, delicate shortbread you’ll ever try!
If you’re trying to step up your pizza game, look no further! With this rich tomato sauce, all the flavours will be intensified and joined together to create a perfect dish right on your plate. But don’t stop there – it will be perfect for a variety of different dishes so make a big batch straight away. What’s the secret sauce you might ask? Gastrique! The lovely balance of sweet and sour enhances the taste of the tomatoes, making it one of the best you’ll ever try. And need we really repeat ourselves? Nothing beats homemade! So let’s roll up our sleeves and get cooking.
We all love Italian cuisine for so many reasons but pizza has a special place in our hearts. With a good recipe, you’ll recreate this dish at home quickly. So without further ado, here is our basic pizza dough recipe! Don’t forget to check out the full video below for the step by step process.
The wonderful smell of cinnamon and caramelising sugar wafting through your house is not the only bonus of these cinnamon buns. Once you try out this recipe, you will not be able to stop making these! They are perfectly soft, delicious and really fun to make, especially when you get creative with different ways of shaping them. Get your kids involved for some fun time in the kitchen! Don’t forget to check out the full video for the step by step process.
If you’re looking for some tasty vegetarian recipes, falafel is definitely going to pop up during your search. This beloved Middle Eastern dish is not only delicious, but also very versatile. Have it with mint, coriander, parsley (or all of them!), enjoy them spicy or a bit more mild, put them in a bun, a pita, tortilla or try it in a superfood salad or a buddha bowl… the possibilities are endless! With this simple recipe and some tips from our Principal, Fiona, you can experiment with the herbs and spices to work out the best version for you. Don’t forget about the Tahini Sauce which will jazz it up even more!
Check out this amazing recipe for Marinated Chicken Chickpea Wraps with Vegetable Pickle and Chipotle Mayonnaise! With this wonderful chicken wrap, you will add another tasty lunch idea to your arsenal. It’s made with gram (chickpea) flour which provides a unique, slightly hummusy flavour. The vegetable pickle improves the taste even further. Try it out now and you’ll never think about chicken wraps the same way!
Instructions 1. Drain the chick peas and rinse with cold water briefly. Put into the bowl of the food processor with the tahini paste, cumin, lemon juice and garlic. Process until it has broken up and whilst the motor is running add the olive oil. 2. Scrape everything down the sides into the bowl. Turn […]