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 […]

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 […]

Fennel and Orange Salad

March 8, 2017

I love raw salads. Vegetables become fun when you enjoy them as nature gifted them to us, fresh at their best. Hope you like this […]

Haddock Fish Cakes


March 8, 2017

I love homemade fish cakes at this time of year. They take some effort to make but they are totally worth it. Ingredients Serves 4 […]

Christmas Yum Yum Pudding

December 5, 2016

I love Christmas. I think it stems from the two days of the year that my parents closed the cafes. My seven brothers and sisters, […]

Roast leg of lamb

December 5, 2016

This time of yearis when the good old Sunday roast really comes into its own. In our house there is simply no argument, lamb wins […]

Pumpkin Dumplings with Sage and Almond Butter

October 26, 2016

There is nothing more comforting to me than a dumpling. Even the word gives me a warm feeling inside. These little beauties may look dainty […]

Kale and Hake Pie

September 14, 2016

Hake is a great, sustainable local-waters fish and it’s hard to beat on quality or price. The rich flakiness of the flesh is perfect for […]

Carla’s Coconut Cupcakes

September 14, 2016

Carla loves making cupcakes and these are so easy and quick. We often use fresh coconut instead of desiccated as it really does taste so […]

Glengoyne Whisky Chocolate Pots

September 14, 2016

Now we can’t have a bar with over 120 whiskies without a dessert using a wee dram or two! As a chocoholic, this is one […]

New Potato and White Onion Omlette

September 14, 2016

Choose a variety of potato that is quite waxy so they keep their shape when cooked. If they are new potatoes, I like to leave […]

Strawberries with Black Pepper and Vincotto

September 14, 2016

If you have a bottle of vincotto or an aged balsamic vinegar then this delicious summer treat will help you use it up! Serves 3 […]

Celery, Gooseberry and Smoked Mackerel Salad

September 14, 2016

Now, as much as I enjoy a sweet treat, something savoury to start is always advisable! There is nothing better, or more summery, than a […]

Sugo Di Salsiccia with Pasta al Forno

September 14, 2016

This is a staple in our family. Double up the recipe and freeze for a late supper. This is a very traditional recipe with no […]

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