Nick Nairn
Nick Nairn is a supporter of good quality Scottish produce and a passionate advocate of healthy eating.
Nick's first job was travelling with the merchant navy. On returing to his native Scotland he started experimenting in the kitchen trying to recreate the dishes he had eaten around the world.
With no formal training, he opened his first restaurant, Braeval, near Aberfoyle, in 1986. The restaurant went on to achieve a covetted Michelin star. He went on to open Nairns Restaurant with Rooms in Glasgow. In 2000, he opened the Nick Nairn Cookery School.
Nick started his TV career with Wild Harvest in 1996. He followed this with Wild Harvest 2 and Island Harvest. He has since made many TV appearances, most famously as a veteran co-presenter on Ready Steady Cook. In 2004, Nick won the Glenfiddich Best TV award for “Nick and the Dinner Ladies”.
Most recently, Nick took part in Great British Menu, winning the Scottish round and making it through to the final of the programme where he was voted in by the public to cook the main course for The Queen's 80th birthday.
Website
www.nicknairn.tv
Books
GREAT OFFERS ON NICK'S BOOKS
Wild Harvest with Nick Nairn
Chicken, Duck and Game (Master Chefs Classics)
Nick Nairn Cooks the Main Course (TV Cooks S.)
Island Harvest
Nick Nairn's Top 100 Salmon Recipes
Nick Nairn's Top 100 Chicken Recipes
Nick Nairn's New Scottish Cookery Book
Fish 'N' Tips
Nick Nairn's Recipes
Sage and Parma ham add a delicious flavour to pan-fried chicken escalopes in Nick Nairn's recipe for an Italian classic
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30 min
Nick Nairn serves up a hearty meal of rib-eye and peppery rocket and parmesan salad with a tangy vinaigrette
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30 min
For a truly stylish starter try Nick Nairn's mouthwatering recipe for crisp filo baskets filled with a tasty mussel mixture
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1 hr
For a scrumptious dessert try Nick Nairn's stylish combination of frozen blueberries served with a tipsy, warm custard cream sauce
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20 min
For a speedy, stylish fish dish try Nick Nairn's recipe for pan-fried salmon strips, served with braised peas
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25 min
Nick Nairn's flavourful recipe combines pan-fried chicken and apple with a rich cider-based sauce to appetising effect
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50 min
