Neeps and Tatties is a simple comfort side dish made of rutabagas and potatoes, boiled and mashed together. It is the preferred side to haggis in a Robert Burns Supper. … [Read more...] about Neeps & Tatties
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Quintessential Cock-a-Leekie Soup
One of the most famous Scottish soups is Cock-a-Leekie (essentially chicken and leeks). While it can be enjoyed anytime, it holds a place of honor on the traditional meal served to celebrate the birth of famous Scottish poet, Robbie Burns on January 25th. … [Read more...] about Quintessential Cock-a-Leekie Soup
The Versatile Oatcake
Oats have a long honored tradition in the Scottish diet as it was the only grain which could be successfully grown in the northern climate. Traveling clans used to carry oatmeal in their pockets and mix with hot water to make an instant meal of porridge. Oatcakes appear to … [Read more...] about The Versatile Oatcake
Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
This is a simple boozy Scottish dessert 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 greek yoghurt … [Read more...] about Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
Visions of Easy Peasy Sugar Plums
Sugar plums, made famous tcourtesy of "Twas the Night before Christmas", and the Nutcracker Suite, are a traditional Victorian sweet, which originally started out as a candy coated confit, much like what you would enjoy at Italian weddings. There were no plums in the original … [Read more...] about Visions of Easy Peasy Sugar Plums