Gary Maclean’s Scottish Kitchen (Hardback)

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Gary Maclean’s Scottish Kitchen brings together the breadth of Scotland’s cooking, linking its earliest traditions to the way we eat today. Drawing on history, landscape and produce, the book offers a clear and generous introduction to what defines Scottish food beyond clichés.

With over 100 recipes, it suits both confident home cooks and those just finding their feet. Familiar dishes sit alongside rediscovered classics, showing how old ideas can still feel relevant. You might find yourself making a 1930s Glasgow macaroon, baking a richly fruited Dundee cake rooted in the sixteenth century, or giving new life to mince and tatties with a thoughtful twist. There are also lighter, elegant dishes such as venison salad, designed to impress without unnecessary complication.

Written by Gary Maclean, Scotland’s first MasterChef winner, this cookbook balances respect for tradition with modern technique. Gary Maclean’s Scottish Kitchen is an inviting guide to cooking that reflects Scotland’s past while fitting comfortably into contemporary kitchens.