Minestrone is an Italian staple, also known as “poor man’s soup”. Italian peasants would gather leftover ingredients and make this hearty soup. While they share the same basic vegetables, there isn't a definitive recipe for Minestrone. Minestrone dates back hundreds of years. … [Read more...] about Italian Minestrone Soup is a Great Budget Saver
Dining Upstairs or Down
Messy Cabbage Rolls Provide The Flavour without the Work
Making hand-rolled cabbage rolls is a skill that has been passed from mother to daughter for generations. You can learn to make your own from my recipe passed to me from my mother but there is no shame from taking an easier route. This layered casserole provides all the … [Read more...] about Messy Cabbage Rolls Provide The Flavour without the Work
Simply Creamy Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one of my favourite comfort foods, enjoyed hot or cold. It has long been associated with good nutrition and easy digestion and was first mentioned in medical texts rather than cookery books. The history of rice is a long and complicated story. Food historians … [Read more...] about Simply Creamy Rice Pudding
Traditional Scottish Whiskey Fruit Tart: A Festive Highland Dessert
Looking to bring a touch of Scottish elegance to your holiday table? This traditional Scottish whiskey fruit tart combines the rich heritage of Highland baking with classic British pastry-making techniques. A sophisticated twist on beloved British desserts, this tart transforms … [Read more...] about Traditional Scottish Whiskey Fruit Tart: A Festive Highland Dessert
Comforting Scottish Stovies
It's a simple, one-pot dish, made on the stove-top (that's where the name came from), and the must-have ingredients are potatoes, onions, salt and pepper. But, one of the special things about this yummy dinner is that there isn't just one set of ingredients or one way to make … [Read more...] about Comforting Scottish Stovies
