If you're a fan of elegant French desserts, you've likely indulged in the divine crêpes Suzette at some point. This iconic dish of delicate crêpes drizzled with a sublime orange butter sauce has graced the menus of fine restaurants for over a century. But do you know the … [Read more...] about The Delectable History of French Fast Food: Crêpes Suzette
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The Best Victoria Sandwich
Victoria Sandwich or Victoria sponge is a staple of English baking. You will often see this cake sitting on a table nearby in period films during tea time. There is not much variation in the recipe itself, but a few tips help create the best result. What better source to call … [Read more...] about The Best Victoria Sandwich
Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
A test of their baking skill, young lasses of Lancashire baked this cake for their betrothed as a gesture of love, care and friendship, as part of courtship. A bit of food trivia, a courting cake was presented to William and Kate before their nuptials. Lancashire Courting … [Read more...] about Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
Comforting Cullen Skink
Cullen skink is like the Scottish version of clam chowder. It is made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. An authentic Cullen skink will use finnan haddie, but any smoked haddock will do . This soup is a local speciality, from the town of Cullen in Moray, on the … [Read more...] about Comforting Cullen Skink
The Famous Balmoral Chicken with Whisky Sauce
If you have ever dined in higher end restaurants in Scotland you have likely seen this item on the menu. Essentially is a chicken breast, stuffed with Haggis, wrapped in bacon and then baked. Serve with whiskey sauce and you have a great scottish meal for Robert Burns supper or … [Read more...] about The Famous Balmoral Chicken with Whisky Sauce
