Recipes

Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe

March 29, 2024

Blood oranges are much sweeter than Seville or normal oranges, so this is a sugar rush but it’s easy to make and doesn’t require two […]

Artichoke Recipe

February 2, 2024

Set aside a bowl of cold water and a lemon cut in half to soak the artichokes while you are working to stop them discolouring. […]

Pastone Al Capra

December 21, 2023

No 1 daughter’s favourite savoury pie.  It can be eaten hot or cold.   SERVES 6  300g fresh ricotta or young goats curd  100g grated Parmigiano […]

Nonna G’s Mince Pies

December 8, 2023

Nonnas pastry made with self raising flour makes the mince pies very crumbly.  If you don’t want to make them at home the team at […]

Carina’s Christmas Cake

November 13, 2020

I’m sharing my Christmas Cake recipe. Make it anytime in November and it will be perfect for Christmas. If you make this and share a […]

Carina in print – Scots Magazine February 2020

January 21, 2020

In print in the February issue of Scots Magazine Valentines Day needs to be renamed Friendship February. Keeping a good thing for just one day […]

Eat, drink, be merry, be kind and REST!

December 18, 2019

When your thirteen year old says Christmas has come really quick this year (and her own birthday is on Christmas Day) you know you’re getting […]

Carina in Print – Scots Mag November 2019

November 5, 2019

Scots Magazine in print November 2019 I love traditions, especially when they revolve around food. They can be historical like Christmas pudding or homemade like […]

Carina in print – October Scots Magazine

September 25, 2019

Available in shops now – Grab your copy today! I’m a sucker for shellfish. Mussels, lobsters, prawns, clams, scallops if they ever appear on a […]

Contini Bake Off

August 29, 2019

Scotland’s best home bakers set to rise to the challenge – PRESS RELEASE 29th August 2019   The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant in Edinburgh has […]

CARINA IN PRINT – AUGUST SCOTS MAGAZINE

August 14, 2019

In print August 2019 – grab your copy today Crazy season in Edinburgh has arrived. After our summer holiday in July we’re all back fighting […]

Carina in print – Scotsman June 2019

June 10, 2019

Carina Contini for Scotsman 8th June 2019 June is one of my favourite months. In advance I’ll apologise to all my children’s school teachers as […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

July 2, 2018

Lavender Truffles – In print 2nd July Every week Carina writes a baking column for the Daily Record to align with our baking and recipes […]

Carina in print – Daily record

June 25, 2018

Carina’s weekly baking column in the Daily Record Rhubarb and Fresh Ginger Jam – In print 25th June Ingredients 1 kilo rhubarb, cut into small […]

CARINA IN PRINT – DAILY RECORD

June 18, 2018

APPLE AND VANILLA CRUMBLE In print 18th June There is nothing that looks better or is more comforting than hot apple crumble with custardor fresh […]

Carina in Print – June Scotsman

June 13, 2018

In print Saturday 9th June Have you noticed how happy everyone is. This beautiful weather we’ve had is the best medicine. No wonder we all […]

Carina in print – Daily record

June 11, 2018

Boozy Strawberry Milkshake – In print 11th June Fantastic for a warm summer afternoon to cool down! Ingredients 225g ScottishPerthshirestrawberries – stalks off 300ml cold […]

CARINA IN PRINT – DAILY RECORD

June 4, 2018

Cinnamon Waffles – in print 4th June 2018 I like my waffles soft, my children like them crispy so whatever you fancy. Serve with butteror […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 28, 2018

In print 28th May 2018 Onion Scones Get organised and be ready to enjoy these hot from the oven. They really are delicious. 125g unsalted […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 21, 2018

In print 21st May 2018. Carina’s Daily Record recipe today couldn’t have been better timed for a sunny Bank Holiday Monday! Blueberry Ice cream SERVES […]

Carina in print – June Scots Magazine

May 16, 2018

A sneaky preview of of Carina’s June 2018 article! When I was little June was always a very special month. The Cockenzie & Port Seton […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 15, 2018

In print 14th May 2018. Pick up a copy today or enjoy them at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant all this week. This week’s recipe […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

May 7, 2018

In print 7th May 2018. Pick up a copy today or enjoy them at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant all this week. APRICOT & CHOCOLATE […]

Carina in print – Daily Record

April 23, 2018

Carina writes a weekly cake column for the Daily Record. Buy it every Monday or check our blog for the recipe. In addition you can […]

Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe

March 29, 2024

Blood oranges are much sweeter than Seville or normal oranges, so this is a sugar rush but it’s easy to make and doesn’t require two […]

Artichoke Recipe

February 2, 2024

Set aside a bowl of cold water and a lemon cut in half to soak the artichokes while you are working to stop them discolouring. […]

Pastone Al Capra

December 21, 2023

No 1 daughter’s favourite savoury pie.  It can be eaten hot or cold.   SERVES 6  300g fresh ricotta or young goats curd  100g grated Parmigiano […]

Nonna G’s Mince Pies

December 8, 2023

Nonnas pastry made with self raising flour makes the mince pies very crumbly.  If you don’t want to make them at home the team at […]

Carina’s Christmas Cake

November 13, 2020

I’m sharing my Christmas Cake recipe. Make it anytime in November and it will be perfect for Christmas. If you make this and share a […]

Carina in print – Scots Magazine February 2020

January 21, 2020

In print in the February issue of Scots Magazine Valentines Day needs to be renamed Friendship February. Keeping a good thing for just one day […]

Eat, drink, be merry, be kind and REST!

December 18, 2019

When your thirteen year old says Christmas has come really quick this year (and her own birthday is on Christmas Day) you know you’re getting […]

Carina in Print – Scots Mag November 2019

November 5, 2019

Scots Magazine in print November 2019 I love traditions, especially when they revolve around food. They can be historical like Christmas pudding or homemade like […]

Carina in print – October Scots Magazine

September 25, 2019

Available in shops now – Grab your copy today! I’m a sucker for shellfish. Mussels, lobsters, prawns, clams, scallops if they ever appear on a […]

Contini Bake Off

August 29, 2019

Scotland’s best home bakers set to rise to the challenge – PRESS RELEASE 29th August 2019   The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant in Edinburgh has […]

CARINA IN PRINT – AUGUST SCOTS MAGAZINE

August 14, 2019

In print August 2019 – grab your copy today Crazy season in Edinburgh has arrived. After our summer holiday in July we’re all back fighting […]

Carina in print – Scotsman June 2019

June 10, 2019

Carina Contini for Scotsman 8th June 2019 June is one of my favourite months. In advance I’ll apologise to all my children’s school teachers as […]

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