Leith Kitchen Diary

02/07/2026

More simple lunches ..always a selection of salad stuff..sliced tomatoes, cucs, bean sprouts, grated beetroot , herb salad from Leith Market) plus giant cous cous with roast veggies...Then always a protein boiled eggs ot airfried tofu (my personal favourite)..easy and super healthy🥒🥚🫒🍅

29/06/2026

It's herring season at the moment..and there is nothing better than these plump, delicious silver darlings. Full of healthy fish oils and goodness. I like mine dusted in porridge oats, with a slice of lemon and simple serving of boiled potatoes and green beans..They're super cheap and you just cannae beat them...😊😊😊

25/06/2026

Light lunch in the garden as it is scorchio!! Baked potato, with chilli aubergine, avocado cream, and broccoli sprouts..!! Using up the store cupboard, aubergines diced and salted mixed with chipotole paste, garlic granules, paprika and tomato paste a touch of sugar to balance ....Avocado cream, quarter of avocados, some greek yoghurt , fresh coriander (and salt it needs it), simple side salad for a bit of freshness easy peasy...

19/06/2026

Just have to tell you how fantastic the raspberry swirl version of vegan swedish glace ice cream is ...I served it with fresh strawberries..quick and easy buying more to feed the hordes who are staying with us over the summer!

13/06/2026

Not the most photogenic salad in the world but it tastes divine!! Black kale, black lentils (bought in France) olives, almonds, feta, lemon and garlic ..It takes a little time as the dressing needs infusing but so worth it...perfumed with cumin seeds and allepo pepper...wow!! Recipe in the comments below (and I think it just gets better the longer its stored in the fridge)😍😍😍

11/06/2026

Been trying out this stunning Morrocan cooked aubergine salad Za'alook. We lived on this when I visited Morroco recently: garlicky, smokey, moreish dip....very easy to make and its worth salting the aubergines. Serve it up with crackers or crusty bread totally delicious!! I add a bit of Aleppo pepper for a bit of fruity heat🍆🍆🍆🍅🍅 Recipe in the comments ....

29/05/2026

I love katsu curry sauce...its pretty healthy especially teamed with steamed veggies and brown rice. I don't breadcrumb the chicken breast in this version just season and fry...Katsu sauce is made with carrots, onions, stock, japanese curry paste (makes it taste authentic) dark soy sauce and maple syrup (so its vegan) Can be paired with tofu or aubergine (both better breaded I think). Recipe as always below...

22/05/2026

Part of my new health regime is eating the same thing over and over again...I have finally cracked and this morning got up early to bake this vegan, eggless, gluten free veggie frittata...yum and really simple to make ....filled with chopped veggies I used up everything I had in the fridge!!🥦🍅🧅🥬suspended in a chickpea batter ..Good for brunch (I had mine with hot sauce), economical and will feed at least 6 ....recipe in the comments below...I added a tsp of baking powder to give it a bit of lift!

20/05/2026

This looks great..

We are excited to share details about our new meal preparation course, funded by

The "Efficient & Healthy Cooking" programme is designed primarily for, but not exclusively limited to, migrant and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) residents in Leith. This programme aims to support individuals facing financial and societal barriers to accessing healthy food by offering an educational and practical course covering the following topics:

1. Efficiency and sustainability in meal preparation for families 🍽️🌱
2. Maintaining health and nutrition without compromise 🥗💪
3. Sourcing ingredients efficiently without breaking the bank or damaging the environment 💰🌍
4. Shopping for food with efficiency and sustainability in mind 🛒♻️
5. Practicing efficient and sustainable recipes and cooking methods 👩‍🍳🔥
6. Learning about food waste elimination and managing leftovers ♻️🍴

Led by a qualified nutritionist, this programme provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge about food, including financial, nutritional, and cooking skills. Additionally, we aim to combat loneliness and isolation by bringing people together to learn and share meals! 🤝❤️

10/05/2026

We have our Saturday routine that includes a turn around Leith Farmers market and this time a quick coffee and for my other half a hazelnut and chocolate croissant 🥐 (divine) at Williams and Johnson cafe..a fully analogue experience, folks reading books, quiet chat, one phone out but being used as a talking point…it’s behind Customs House at the shore which seems to be developing into a great alternative space to hang out in..gallery barbers, burger van and more to come…