Typsy Laird is the Sottish version of the English trifle. It can be served anytime of the year, but is traditionally enjoyed on Hogmanay (New Years) and as part of a Robert Burns Supper. You can make a non alcoholic version using fruit juice to soak the biscuits. Typsy … [Read more...] about Typsy Laird, the Scottish Trifle
Dessert
Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
Cranachan is a simple boozy Scottish dessert recipe traditionally made of oats, whisky, cream and berries. Purists soak toasted oats in whiskey, mix with whipping cream and throw in a few berries for good measure. You can make a heart-healthy version by substituting non-fat … [Read more...] about Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
The Royal Family’s Incredible Yule Log
The Yule Log cake, or bûche de Noël as it is known to the French, is a delicious Christmas tradition. Essentially it is a rolled sponge cake decorated to look like a tree branch, with the added fun of adding meringue decorations such as mushrooms and/or holly sprigs and any … [Read more...] about The Royal Family’s Incredible Yule Log
Amazing English Gingernuts
Gingernuts are a great English tradition, producing a great cookie, perfect for dunking. Amazing English Gingernuts Gingernuts are a great English tradition, producing a great cookie, perfect for dunking. 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter1/2 cup caster sugar1 tbsp. … [Read more...] about Amazing English Gingernuts
Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce
This is the traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding. You can also use on a number of desserts begging for a kick of silky vanilla flavour. Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce This is the traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding. You can also use on a number of … [Read more...] about Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce
