Winter is a lovely season to draw us back into the kitchen. The days are short, the fire is on and food becomes something deeper than fuel. This Winter recipe collection is a celebration of comfort, tradition, and quiet nourishment which is inspired by the Scottish traditions and seasons. These recipes are made to be cooked slowly, shared with family and friends and returned to year after year. The dishes warm the body and fill the house with familiar scents which remind us that Winter is not something to endure but something to slow down and enjoy.
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The Wee Cook: Fun Winter Baking for Children
Hello Wee Larder friends! Wow what an exciting year it has been already! I recently launched The Wee Cook as part of my journey reaching the younger generations with Scottish recipes and cooking traditions. As part of The Wee Cook a brand new seasonal cooking guide has been released just for wee ones! It is designed to make cooking fun, simple and seasonal while exploring the seasons with ingredients, a look at whats growing and plenty of seasonal crafts and activities to keep young ones busy in the kitchen!
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Essential Winter Cooking Guide Seasonal Scottish Recipes
Warm up this Winter with Traditional Scottish Cooking
This Winter Seasonal Cooking guide is perfect for the cold dark days ahead. We love the hearty, comforting flavours of Scottish cooking through these cold dark months. My Winter Seasonal Scottish Cooking Guide is here to help you create cozy, festive meals that celebrate the season. This issue is packed with traditional and seasonal family recipes, hints, and practical tips for Christmas and Hogmanay. You’ll also find two lovely menus for Christmas and Hogmanay with ideas for your own family traditions.
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The Best Scottish Haggis Recipes
In this blog post I am sharing two delicious family recipes using Scottish Haggis. While haggis might seem daunting to some, it’s actually a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. We love experimenting with Haggis and using it in different ways. The kids love it and really enjoy it in different recipes.
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Scottish Winter Soup Recipes
A cosy bowl of soup is perfect for the cold Scottish Winter months. We have so many delicious and popular soups in Scotland and I have chosen three of my favourites to share with you all. We will be making a delicious Smoked Ham Hough soup with lentils and grated roots and a hearty tattie soup made with the most delicious stock. Last but not least is the lovely creamy oatmeal soup made with root vegetables and a good chicken stock. All three recipes are rich in flavour.
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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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Stockan’s Scottish Oatcake Recipes
In this post you will find two delicious recipes using the NEW oatcakes from Stockan’s. I’ll be making a lovely haggis and vegetable pie with a cheesy crust and a Scottish oatcake grazing board. Both of these recipes went down well with the family and are delicious and easy to make.
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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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Scottish Pork & Apple Rolls
Scottish wholemeal rolls, filled with roast Scottish pork and apples, salad items and a delicious fresh seasonal slaw. The perfect weekend lunch or easy family dinner. My kids love them and enjoy serving them up with BBQ sauce.
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1916 Scottish Trench Cake
This delicious recipe is based on an old Scottish wartime recipe called 1916 trench cake. It is a lovely dense fruity cake which we enjoyed served warm with a drizzle of golden syrup or honey.
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