These are said to have been made by a travelling food seller, Maggie Bridie of Glamis (in the days when the county of Angus was called Forfarshire). They were mentioned by J M Barrie (author of Peter Pan) who was born in Kirriemuir in that county. The original recipe used suet but since that...
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Traditional Scottish Recipes – Dornoch Dreams
Whether these buns originated in Dornoch is perhaps questionable – but the alliteration is good! And so is the end result, flavoured as it is with Drambuie liqueur and raspberries! Ingredients: 2 ounces (50g or US half stick) butter or margarine 4 ounces (125g or one US cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 6 fluid ounces...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Colcannon or Rumbledethumps
Recently, supermarkets in Scotland have started to stock a mass-produced version of this traditional potato and cabbage dish. In the Borders, it is known as Rumbledethumps and in Aberdeenshire it is known as Kailkenny (but using cream in place of butter). Other variations include adding a couple of boiled and mashed carrots and turnips...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Clapshot
This is a simple traditional dish which originated in the Orkneys. Variations on this recipe are sold, ready made and microwaveable, in supermarkets in Scotland these days. It is often served with haggis, instead of separate "tatties and neeps." Ingredients: 1 pound boiled potatoes 1 pound boiled turnip 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped chives...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Black Bun
This is a traditional recipe for a treat which is often eaten at the end of the year at Hogmanay. But it needs to be made several weeks in advance so that it can mature. Indeed, it can be kept for up to six months if kept in an airtight container. Don’t be put...
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