This beautifully layered Autumn trifle is the perfect Scottish inspired dessert to enjoy with the whole family. I love traditional Scottish trifle its such an easy yet impressive dish to whip up for the family and it looks lovely as a centerpeice after dinner when the extended family members are over for food.
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Aldi Shepherds Pie
This delicious shepherds pie made with Scottish ingredients from the Aldi supermarket is the perfect recipe for a cold Autumn day. I love how the potato crisps up on the top with a light sprinkle of cheddar cheese. It works beautifully with the Scottish minced beef base and hidden vegetables for the younger ones.
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Scottish Steak Pie
This traditional Scottish steak pie is a classic simple Scottish dish and your going to love it! The crispy flaky pastry on top gives it an authentic taste and the slowly cooked Aberdeen Angus beef in gravy adds richness. It’s perfect for the weekend!
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Herring in Oatmeal
This delicious traditional Scottish recipe is so easy to make and really nice served with the creamy egg and potato salad in the recipe below. The cheesy bacon scallops are a fishy bonus for you all and based on a traditional way to serve them
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Summer Strawberry Tart with Mackays
We love those delicious mini strawberry tarts that arrive on the Scottish baker shelves in the Summer months they are soooo good! I thought it would be good to make a giant version, to share with everyone…of course! lol! 😉
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Chicken and Oatmeal Soup
If you love chicken soup your going to love this delicious Chicken and Oatmeal soup recipe its so easy to make and is enjoyed throughout the year in our house. It is best made the day after a Sunday roast chicken dinner.
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Smoked Salmon and Beetroot Tart
The combination of flavours in this Scottish beetroot and Smoked Salmon tart work really well together. I love the sweetness of the beetroot chutney with the smoked salmon flavour and fresh asparagus. Its so quick to put together but so delicous for lunch or a light dinner.
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Treacle Scones
My husband has told me many times about the traditional Scottish treacle scones his Granny Murray would make fresh for him served warm with melted butter and an extra helping of treacle. I hope that these are slightly close to how she made them, they certainly taste delicious!
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Scottish Fatty Cutties
Traditional Scottish Fatty Cutties come from Orkney and I first tried them from a company up there. My kids loved them and I knew I would have to find a recipe for them. This recipe is based on a traditional recipe from Orkney and has been kept as close to the original as possible. They are very similiar to Scottish shortbread but less sweet.
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Scottish Potted Trout
This is such a delicious traditional Scottish recipe for potted trout and very easy to make. I like it in the Winter months but it is equally good in the warmer months too. It travels well and goes nicely with toast, crackers and oatcakes. We enjoy it on toast triangles with a bowl of warm Scottish soup in the witner months and with a salad in the summer.
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