Mairi MacRitchie is joined by fellow cooks from across the Highlands to prepare suitable recipes for an anniversary celebration. A creamy chicken in white wine sauce is rich and decadent and sure to please, while a sharp lemon tart works well at the end of an indulgent meal.
Mairi MacRitchie is joined by cooks from across the Highlands, preparing recipes on a budget. Toad in the hole is an economical way of stretching sausages further by padding them out with crisp batter, and a cake using apples that are past their best cuts down on food waste. Mairi, a mother of two, puts a modern twist on the traditional Carrageen pudding using just a few simple ingredients and demonstrates that classic desserts can still be done on a budget, such as her tarte tatin using tinned fruit.
Mairi MacRitchie and cooks from across the Highlands prepare recipes for a Sunday dinner, sharing the tried-and-tested recipes that they could not be without. Duck breasts are a great alternative to the traditional roast joint and can be served up in half the time, and a light cake filled with fruit and served with custard rounds off any Sunday meal. Mairi's family always looks forward to Sunday as a day of relaxation and good food.
Mairi MacRitchie gathers recipe ideas from fellow cooks across the Highlands for times when people are rushed off their feet and need something quick and tasty. From a filling spaghetti dish that can be whipped up in a quarter-of-an-hour to a sponge ready in half-an-hour. For those unexpected visitors that call for a ceilidh, Mairi prepares a dumpling in a matter of minutes using the microwave, and a light soup that can feed a horde of hungry mouths almost immediately.
Mairi MacRitchie gathers recipe ideas for a birthday party from skilled Highlands-based cooks and parents well-versed in throwing parties for all ages of children. Dishes include favourites such as millionaire shortbread loved by every generation to home-made chicken goujons prepared with quality meat, so it is clear the youngsters are receiving proper nutrition.
Mairi MacRitchie gathers recipe ideas for food that's perfect for a person on the go - from picnic food to lunchbox staples. Home cooks from across the Highlands show Mairi recipes for cakes that are ideal for transporting and how French classic duck a l' orange can be adapted for a picnic. Last in the series.