It has always been a mystery why green pea soup in cans is not available on supermarket shelves, certainly in Scotland. It is tasty and an attractive colour. But the lack of an "off the shelf" version just gives the incentive to make it yourself! Ingredients: One pound peas (fresh or frozen) One bunch...
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Traditional Scottish Recipes – Cock-a-Leekie Soup
This traditional soup, with prunes included in the ingredients, is mentioned as early as the 16th century. It is often served at Burns Suppers or St Andrew’s Night Dinner (30 November) as well as an every-day soup in winter. Some people omit the prunes though! Ingredients: 1 boiling fowl, about 4lb, including legs and...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Chicken in the Heather
Here is a simple recipe using clear heather honey and other flavours to create a tasty roast chicken dish. While heather honey is the best, other clear honey will suffice. Ingredients: One whole chicken, minus giblets 3 fluid ounces (90ml or under half a cup) light cooking oil 4 fluid ounces (125g or half...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Chicken Bonnie Prince Charlie
The recipe for Drambuie (which gives this dish its flavour) is said to have been given to members of the MacKinnon clan in gratitude for their help after Culloden. The honey-sweet golden drink is enjoyed by millions around the world – and adds flavour to many recipes. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – Carrot and Orange Soup
You could always open a can of carrot and orange soup but it would not taste nearly as good as this freshly made variety! And of course you can adjust the ingredients to get exactly the flavour you want. Ingredients: 1 chopped onion 1lb/450 grams sliced carrots 2 ozs (65 grams or ½ stick)...
Traditional Scottish Recipes – “Auld Reekie” Cock-a-Leekie Soup
The "Auld Reekie" does not refer to the soup being "smokey" but to the origins of the recipe in Edinburgh which used to be called Auld Reekie in the days of coal fires. Cock-a-Leekie soup makes a regular appearance in Scottish kitchens but this variation has a special ingredient – Scotch whisky! It will,...
My Chicken Cacciatore
8 pcs chicken thighs (skin on) 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup chunks of tomatoes lemon,salt,pepper,paprika, rosemary sliced onions and garlic flour for coating cooking oil 1. In a bowl marinate chicken thighs with lemon, paprika and rosemary season with salt and pepper.chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. 2. Drizzle pan...
Chicken Sesame ala Teriyaki
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs 2 tbsp sake (rice wine) 4 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine) 2 tbsp sugar *grated ginger HOW TO ? 1. Poke chicken using a fork. 2. Mix other ingredients in a bowl. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for 15 minutes in the...
My Husband Introduced Me To Mr. Fray Bentos
Fray Bentos Pies – one of the best..my new favourite © Copyright 2009. All rights reserved and enforced Fray Bentos Pies are savoury pies that come in a pie-pan shaped, sealed in. Each tin weighs 475g (17oz.) The tin is lined with uncooked puff pastry dough. Filling is...
Couscous with Hot Chicken Curry
Ingredients 250g couscous 3 tbsp olive oil 1 chopped onion 2 large sliced skinless boneless chicken breast fillets 85g blanched almonds ( i omitted this) 2 tbsp hot curry paste fresh vegetables of your choice Prepare couscous with chicken stock, according to the packet instructions. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook...
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