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KITCHEN TIPS & RECIPES
Welcome to our Kitchen Tips and Tricks page, where the joy of cooking comes alive with secrets from the Yarrow Cookery School! Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, you'll discover a treasure trove of tips to help you master new techniques and create delicious meals with ease. From perfecting your knife skills and exploring the art of seasoning to finding innovative uses for leftovers and embracing sustainable cooking practices, our tips are designed to make your kitchen adventures fun and fulfilling. Join us in celebrating the joy of cooking and uncover practical advice to enhance your culinary journey.
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Tartiflette recipe: Our Ski Season Week Favourite
There is one dish that always defines Ski Season Week at Yarrow. The minute it goes into the oven, the kitchen changes. The smell of bacon, onions and melting cheese drifts through the steading. Conversations soften. Everyone knows something comforting is on its way. This Tartiflette recipe is the dish our students remember most from Ski Season Week. It is generous, warming and deeply satisfying, the kind of food you crave after a long day on the slopes. But more importantly
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3 days ago3 min read
Triple Chocolate Gooey Brownie Recipe
A rich, gooey brownie recipe from Yarrow Cookery School There are few bakes more universally loved than a proper gooey chocolate brownie. At Yarrow Cookery School, just 18 minutes from Edinburgh on the coast of East Lothian, this is one of our go to traybakes for family classes and relaxed weekend baking. This triple chocolate gooey brownie recipe delivers everything you want: a crackly top, a soft fudgy centre and pockets of milk and white chocolate throughout. It is simple,
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Feb 132 min read
Chicken Curry with Grilled Chicken | Simple Curry Recipe
This i s one of those dishes we come back to again and again on our Cooking Made Simple co urse. It’s not complicated, it’s deeply satisfying, and it teaches a technique that quietly transforms the end result: grilling the chicken properly before adding it to the curry. Grilling first gives the chicken colour, depth and a slight smokiness that you simply don’t get if everything goes straight into the pan. It’s a small step, but it makes a big difference and it’s a technique
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Jan 303 min read
Chicken & Bacon Pie Recipe
A comforting chicken & bacon pie recipe for colder days, good company, and cooking ahead There are few things more reassuring than a proper chicken and bacon pie. This recipe is one we come back to again and again at Yarrow: generous, unfussy and deeply comforting, whether you’re cooking quietly on your own or making an afternoon of it with friends. It’s also a brilliant one to prepare ahead. The filling can be made in advance, the whole chicken and bacon pie freezes beautifu
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Jan 143 min read
The Most Thoughtful Late Christmas Gift: Yarrow Gift Guide
If you are still searching for a Christmas gift that feels thoughtful, generous and genuinely meaningful, you ar e not alone. At Yarr ow, we have always believed that the best gifts are experiences, moments shared, skills learned, and time spent together around food. A cookery class is not just a day out; it is confidence, connection and something that stays with you long after the experience itself. That is why we have created our Yarrow 2026 Gift Guide: a curated selectio
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Dec 13, 20251 min read
Chocolate & Orange Biscotti Recipe | Yarrow Cookery School
A Yarrow Cookery School favourite biscotti recipe for December There’s something wonderfully comforting about a twice-baked biscuit in winter. Crisp, toasty, just sweet enough, and perfect with a strong coffee — these biscotti-style biscuits are an easy win when you want something homemade that also stores beautifully for up to two weeks! This version is adapted from a recipe we love, with a few seasonal tweaks: a good teaspoon of cinnamon, and plenty of fresh orange zest to
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Dec 3, 20252 min read
Best Simple Chicken Curry Recipe for a Weeknight Meal
Looking for a simple chicken curry recipe for a weeknight meal? This easy, warming curry from Yarrow Cookery School is full of flavour, quick to make, and perfect for a comforting supper at home. Includes step-by-step instructions and fluffy basmati rice.
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Nov 19, 20253 min read
Simple Suppers: Yarrow Fish Pie
Few dishes say comfort quite like a proper fish pie — creamy, herby and bubbling under a golden crust of buttery mash. This recipe is a Yarrow family favourite, with beautiful Scottish fish and fresh herbs, leeks and a topping of East Lothian potatoes. It’s simple suppers, honest food, that can easily be popped in the freezer. This kind of cookery brings people together with recipes passed between generations like ours. Easy to make on a chilly evening and best enjoyed toget
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Nov 7, 20253 min read
East Lothian Harvest Pumpkin Salad
A Taste of East Lothian in Autumn When the fields around Yarrow turn golden and the last of the pumpkins come in from the patch, this salad becomes a staple in our kitchen.It ’s simple, bright, and full of local character — East Lothian pumpkin, kale and local parsnips, honey from nearby Longniddry hives, Yester Dairy cottage cheese and Scottish rapeseed oil. It’s everything we love about cooking seasonally: a little warmth, a little crunch, and a lot of colour on the plate
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Oct 22, 20253 min read
10 Cosy Things to Do on a Rainy or Winter’s Day in Scotland (That Feel a Little Bit Magical)
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Oct 20, 20253 min read
Simple Suppers: Red Lentil Dal
Warm, nourishing and quick to make — this easy Red Lentil Dal from Yarrow Cookery School is the perfect simple supper. Vegetarian-friendly, healthy and ideal for batch cooking or freezing.
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Oct 18, 20253 min read
The Best Tzatziki Recipe
Tzatziki is one of those recipes that proves the simplest dishes are often the best. Creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, mint, and garlic come together to make a refreshing dip that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, vegetables, or warm pitta breads. It’s a recipe we love teaching at the Yarrow Cookery School in Scotland, where guests join us for hands-on cookery classes near Edinburgh and discover how easy and delicious authentic dishes can be. Ingredients ½ cucumber 200g
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Oct 2, 20252 min read
Easy Chicken Quesadillas – A Yarrow easy family recipe for Autumn Evenings
At Yarrow Cookery School, we love recipes that are quick to make, full of flavour, and perfect for sharing. These Chicken Quesadillas...
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Sep 24, 20252 min read
Zingy Pea, Broccoli & Mint Soup – A Taste of Our Nutrition Classes at Yarrow
At the Yarrow Cookery School in East Lothian, just 18 minutes from Edinburgh, we believe cooking should be simple, seasonal, and joyful....
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Sep 16, 20253 min read
Why Cooking Together is the Best Team Building
Why Cooking Together Beats the Boardroom: Team Building at Yarrow! Around the Table: At Yarrow, we know that the best conversations...
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Sep 15, 20252 min read
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream Recipe – A Sweet Farewell to Summer
As the summer months begin to fade, there’s always that bittersweet feeling – the evenings grow shorter, the air cooler, but the harvest...
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Sep 2, 20253 min read
A Big, Beautiful Summer Salad for Sharing: Roast Tomato, Quinoa, Med Veg &
One of our favourite things about cooking at Yarrow is creating dishes that bring people together. Recently, a guest at a private cookery...
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Aug 28, 20253 min read
Chilli Roast Tomatoes with Dill, Mint and Feta
With roasted cherry tomatoes, cooling yoghurt, salty feta, and fresh herbs, it’s the kind of dish that feels as joyful on a weeknight as...
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Aug 15, 20252 min read
Turkish Flatbreads – Soft, Simple & Perfect for Summer Sharing
Turkish Flatbreads - Soft, Simple and perfect for Summer Sharing!
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Aug 5, 20252 min read
The Best Weekend Escape from Edinburgh: Why Cooking at Yarrow Is the Ultimate Day Out
🎬 As Seen on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes
We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Robson Green and the BBC crew to Yarrow this month as part of the upcoming series of Weekend Escapes, airing on BBC Two in January 2026.
Filming with Robson (and the brilliant Mark, who’s been part of every series) was such a buzz—and a true testament to what makes this place special. They came for a taste of what we do—and left with full bellies, new skills, and lots of laughs.
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Jun 3, 20253 min read
Foraged Elderflower Panna Cotta featuring Yester Dairy
Elderflower Panna Cotta (Serves 2) Ingredients • 240ml Yester Dairy double cream, known for its rich and velvety texture that enhances...
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May 8, 20252 min read
Yarrow homemade Mayonnaise
INDREDIENTS • 125ml of vegetable or sunflower oil - for those who are looking to adopt a healthier approach to their cooking, you might...
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May 8, 20253 min read
10 Things to Do in East Lothian
East Lothian: Explore the Best Things to Do! East Lothian, a stunning area of Scotland, is filled with history, beautiful landscapes,...
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Apr 23, 20253 min read
Building Strong Teams Through Cooking
In today's fast-paced business environment, fostering a collaborative culture is essential for success. One creative way to strengthen...
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Mar 6, 20253 min read
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