We love a good Scottish family trifle at Christmas time and I created this chocolate version using all the elements of a classic Scottish family trifle of the 80’s. This trifle is layered up with chocolate chip chunks, cherries, raspberry jelly, chocolate custard, whipped cream and Scottish shortbread stars and other chocolate toppings. It makes a delicious family treat after the big Christmas meal and can be quite light if you have a wee bit.
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Scottish Gingerbread Slab
If you enjoy traditional Scottish Gingerbread your going to love this delicious iced Gingerbread Slab. It’s so lovely at this time of year with the warming spices and flavours and makes a delicious treat with a cup of hot tea. Thats if you can get a bit before the kids pinch it all in my house.
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Scottish Shortbread – Pitcaithly Bannock
We love this traditional Scottish shortbread recipe for Pitcaithly Bannock. It’s so delicious and really easy to make. Pitcaithly Bannock is similiar to a plain Scottish shortbread but the difference being the Picaithly Bannock contains candied peel and ground almonds. It originates from Pitcaithly in Perthshire and is lovely served with tea or coffee.
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The Best Cheese Scone Recipe
I’m not sure why it took me so long to share this lovely family classic with you all. These fluffy Cheddar Cheese Scones are a favourite in our country kitchen and family breakfast table. Tear into them warm and spread a wee bit of butter over them to melt. Heaven!
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Carrot Cake Steamed Pudding
Is there anything more comforting than a traditional Scottish steamed pudding after a hearty Winter stew? Try this delicious carrot cake steamed pudding variation with caramel sauce and all the lovely flavours of a traditional carrot cake.
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Creamy Irish Potato Soup
If you need a warming Winter lunch recipe this January try this delicious creamy traditional Irish potato soup. It is so easy to make and is made with pieces of crispy streaky bacon and fresh bread. its thick, warming and delicious on a frosty cold Winter’s day.
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Irish Soda Bread
This traditional Irish Soda bread recipe is so lovely and a really easy one to make when you don’t have any bread in the house. Its fresh, hearty and lovely warm with butter for breakfast.
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Easy Scotch Pie
These easy traditional Scotch pies are so quick to make using a basic shortcrust pastry and lamb mince. The traditional Scotch pie was made with finely chopped or minced mutton I believe so in this version of a traditional Scotch pie I am using minced lamb to recreate the flavour inside and have used similiar spices and seasonings.
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