Recipes

I was lucky enough to live in South Africa for a while and became a little (quite a lot) obsessed with the 'milk tart'... a bit like an egg custard but creamier and, well, not so eggy.  I was stewing some of Andy's infamous rhubarb whilst telling the kids about my...

As we are going to be spending more time at home over the next few weeks, why not get ready to try some festive baking? Here's our favourite recipe for an easy to make and utterly delicious Christmas cake.   Even if you've never attempted one before this is a super...

We foraged lots of wild garlic today and are just about to have a go at adding it to this delicious soda bread recipe....  get gathering folks, the garlic is in abundance and at its best just about now!   Wild Garlic Carrot & Black Pepper Soda Bread What...

A fast take on the hot cross bun... Scoop and Scales has all the dry ingredients for these little cases of deliciousness... Easter themed with the piped crosses on here, but pretty delicious all year round to be fair! Hot Cross Muffins (Gluten Free)   What you'll...

A salad with a twist - try this one and let us know how you get on. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley 1 handful  mint 1 handful of chives 200g radishes 2 beetroot, peeled and quartered 1 red apple, cored, quartered and...

Here is a lovely nut butter that will not only taste delicious but also reduce the packaging that you buy. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 200g Mixed nuts 2 tsp of oil (quantity varies) Salt and pepper to taste The quantity for these ingredients really...

Here is a recipie to make your lunch a bit more interesting - pop in a tub and take with you where ever you go. You will need: (**available at Scoop and Scales) 375g brown rice ** 2 x 400g cans mixed beans, drained and rinsed ** 340g can sweetcorn, drained 1 small red...

The Bake-Off season is upon us!! Here's a recipe for a  delicious Middle Eastern sweet treat, a perfect pick me up on an autumn day and great for using up leftover nuts and seeds you may have lurking in the bottom of your jars. Works well with any of the suggested...

You can purchase a wide range of store cupboard essentials, packaging-free, from Scoop and Scales which are perfect for rustling up some culinary delights. And to give you inspiration we will be publishing recipes provided by our members.   Our first recipe is for a...

You can purchase a wide range of store cupboard essentials, packaging-free, from Scoop and Scales which are perfect for rustling up some culinary delights. And to give you inspiration we will be publishing recipes provided by our members.  Our April buying list had a...

What could I bake with children? This is the perfect recipe to try out with mini people - they don't need to look perfect and taste amazing. Buttery Raisin Cookies You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 60 g plain flour ** 1 teaspoon baking powder...

Here is a great vegan recipe to try... You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales Serves 4 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 onion (quartered and sliced) Dash of chilli flakes 1 tsp each of cumin, garam masala, turmeric 2tsp dried coriander 3 cloves of garlic and a piece of...

Vegetarian/Vegan Brunch anyone? Since the beginning of the year Matt, has been trying to eat a wider range of vegetarian dishes. Here is one of his favourites: Mexican Bean Burgers Serves 4 - 270g cherry tomatoes (quartered) - 1 finely chopped onion - Juice of ½ a...