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Move over, Nadiya Hussain and Gary Maclean. The past holders of the Great British Bake-Off and MasterChef crowns are facing hot competition – in the shape of Lanarkshire’s most talented young kitchen maestros.

Actor Brian Cox has said he loves discovering other countries versions of the Forfar bridie when he travels around the world.

It’s time to celebrate Scotland’s Bard.

August 25 is National Burger Day, making it the ideal day to crank up the grill, toast those buns and get those burgers on the go. Should you be looking to celebrate in the right way, we have a very tasty (and easy-to-make) recipe from Zero Waste Scotland that is a delicious Scottish twist on burger sliders that is sure to impress your friends and family.

The biggest touring gourmet food festival in the UK is coming to Scotland and it's added a second date this year with a first-time visit to Glasgow.

roast potato lover’s dream.Now, a MasterChef: The Professionals winner has shared his easy tip for any wannabe chef to achieve their goals of cooking the perfect roast potato – and you don’t even have to boil them.A new Channel 5 show, Toby Carvery: How Do They Do It? Has looked into the national chain and examined how the chain manages to produce over 40,000 roast dinners every week.The programme also contained cooking tips for cooks at home, and in one section featured advice from Scottish chef Gary Maclean, who won Masterchef: The Professionals in 2016.And, for those looking to efficiently create the perfect roast potato, he claimed that one ingredient is key.“For me, the secret of a cracking roast potato is semolina,” he revealed.This is a type of coarse flour, which comes in the form of granules, and is often used to make pasta.“So what the semolina is going to do is to coat each of those potatoes and create those little crispy edges that are amazing,” Gary continued.Demonstrating the process, the chef coated a bowl of peeled potatoes in oil, shaking them around in a large mixing bowl.He then sprinkled semolina on top, before stirring everything together.

MasterChef winner Gary Maclean believes the next generation of chefs are more aware than ever about saving the planet and working towards sustainable practises in cooking. Gary is backing the Scottish Government 's Holyrood's latest Let's Do It Zero campaign ahead of the COP26 Climate Summit.

Gary Maclean has just joined the top lineup for an ambitious new Food Hall in the heart of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh.Bonnie & Wild’s Scottish Marketplace has revealed that Masterchef winner Gary will be launching his first solo venture as part of their first wave of food specialists who have signed up.The exciting project will see eight exclusive food stalls, three speciality retailers, a patisserie and three bars brought together as part of an open-plan venue which the firm believe will become one of the most exciting food and drink venues in Scotland.Gary is set to open his first solo dining experience with Creel Caught, a casual dining spot that will champion Scotland’s exceptional seafood paired with seasonal ingredients.The

lockdown and travel restrictions in place, many of us - both home and abroad - are missing being able to explore the hills, glens, lochs and landmarks of the place we call home.It's not all doom and gloom though, as there are now a number of ways to reconnect with the "greatest wee country in the world".From history and culture to music and food and drink, there are hundreds of amazing ways to enjoy all things Scotland during lockdown.Looking to finally have a go at making tablet or try whisky for the first time? Thankfully, there's plenty of fun to be had when it comes to all things Scottish food and drink.Recipes  Amateur cooks are spoiled for choice right now with recipes including Scotland's National Chef Gary Maclean's tablet,

Crumbly, buttery and deliciously sweet, tablet is a delightful sight for children (and most adults) and of course, the bane of dentists everywhere.