Authentic Scottish Recipes
What comes to mind when you think of traditional Scottish recipes? Shortbread? Porridge? Haggis? - probably Smoked salmon? Meat loaf? Fruit cake? - maybe not But if you're looking for a Scottish recipe, you may be surprised to know that Scottish food includes all of the above, and MUCH more, and is diverse, tasty and surprisingly interesting! About Scottish FoodWhen it comes to food, Scotland is a country rich in natural resources, and that's reflected in the wide range of traditional recipes available.Fresh fish and seafood, wild game and premium Angus beef; oats, root vegetables and delicious soft fruits; creamy milk, tasty cheeses and rich butter and cream.... I could go on, but I think you're getting the picture (and my mouth is watering!).
Climate has also had something to do with the way traditional recipes have developed. For example, during the winter, when daylight is in short supply and it's often cold and wet, a hot and tasty meal - followed by a sweet and 'yummy' pudding (dessert) - can make everything seem better. Oats and barley feature in many Scottish dishes because they're among the few grains that grow well in Scotlands' cool climate.
Traditional Scottish RecipesWe're excited to be able to share some of our familys' recipes with you, so that you can get a taste of Scotland right in your own home.Scottish food is filling, tasty, nutritious and varied, and we tend to subscribe to the 'meat and two veg' way of eating, and a hot, sweet pudding rounds off a meal beautifully. At tea-time, or anytime, Scots have a huge sweet-tooth and our Scottish baked goodies are second-to-none. If you live outside of the UK and want to try out a traditional Scottish recipe (or several!), you might be a little confused over some of the ingredients, measurements or cooking terms. Check out our Cooking Measurements Conversions and Glossary Of Cooking Terms pages for lots of practical tips and tricks that will make your efforts more successful (and tasty!). As I've lived in both Canada and the United States, I've learned some stuff the hard way when trying to recreate traditional Scottish food at home, so hopefully these pages will help you avoid the same mistakes. Our Scottish Recipes: We will continually be adding new recipes, so you may want to bookmark this page so that you can check it out regularly. Here are a few to get started on.....
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