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
Winter
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
Impress with Easy Crown Roast of Lamb
Lamb is an easy dish to cook and a dish to impress the Lords and Ladies in your social circle. The Royals have always been fond of lamb. Edward VII loved to nosh on cold leftover cutlets late at night. Look for frenched racks of lamb and if you ask your grocer or butcher … [Read more...] about Impress with Easy Crown Roast of Lamb
Easy Breakfast Pudding
This is a Downton Abbey dish which would be served on a special occasion in the Servant's Hall. Daisy and Mrs. Patmore would be able to use up leftovers from the Upstairs dinner, mixed in with day old bread. Our family serves this each Christmas morning, but it comes out at … [Read more...] about Easy Breakfast Pudding
Scotch Eggs is the Perfect Pub Snack
Scotch eggs are popular menu item at pubs across the UK, which is simply a hard boiled egg enveloped in sausage meat, then deep fried. They first appeared in the 19th century, and while Mrs. Beeton served them hot with gravy at dinner, they are now often enjoyed cold with … [Read more...] about Scotch Eggs is the Perfect Pub Snack