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
Fall
British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday
Stir Up Sunday is a great way for cooks to remember when to prepare their traditional holiday treats which need time to mature before Christmas. Much like when North American families gather to make Christmas cookies for friends and family for the season, British families put on … [Read more...] about British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday
English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is so called because of the noises it makes whilst frying in the pan. It is a traditional English dish made from the leftovers of Sunday dinner or Christmas dinner, with the main ingredient being the leftover potatoes and cabbage, though most vegetables can be … [Read more...] about English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
To make traditional fondue you simply need two types of Swiss cheese (Gruyère and Emmenthal) and dry white wine. You can use whatever aged cheese is available, but they should ideally less than a year old. Swiss fondue is served with crusty bread, period. The bread should be … [Read more...] about Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
Traditional 3 Ingredient English Flapjack
The British Flapjack is different from the thick pancakes we know in North America. It is amazing comfort food dating back to the 1700s. Lots of flapjack recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter and ongoing debate about whether they should be crunchy or chewy. Some … [Read more...] about Traditional 3 Ingredient English Flapjack