Barley soup may seem like a working class dish, but this cream of barley soup was served in 1st Class on the ill fated voyage of Titanic. Titanic's Cream of Barley Soup Barley soup may seem like a working class dish, but this cream of barley soup was served in 1st Class … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Cream of Barley Soup
Winter
Neeps & Tatties
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. Neeps and Tatties Neeps and Tatties is a simple comfort side dish made of rutabagas and potatoes, … [Read more...] about Neeps & Tatties
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
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. Quintessential … [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
