An excellent Christmas cake recipe passed down through many generations. Originates from Tring in Hertfordshire, England. Traditionally served at Christmas teatime.
This is a traditional Scottish Hogmanay cake that needs to be made some weeks before the year end as it needs time to mature. Wrap in clingfilm then aluminium foil and store in an airtight container till needed.
Get a feel for the islands with this festive salad
Gorgeous Christmas cake. Make at least one month in advance. The soaking part isn't in the original recipe but my family have always soaked their fruit before putting it into the cake as it stops the fruit going really hard during baking.
Say goodbye to Aunt Jemima, once you taste these homemade pancakes I think you'll agree they're much better than the boxed kind! Add a bit of vanilla or fruit (frozen blueberries work well) to make them extra special. If you want, mix up the dry ingredients in advance and give it away as a gift (with instructions on how to finish making the pancakes) or just store it for even quicker pancakes on Sunday mornings.
Pork cutlets simmered in Marsala and dressed with a dried fruit sauce, this elegant skillet supper is easy enough to fix on a Wednesday night.
Ecclefechan is a little Scottish border town and the place where this recipe originated. It's been around for a very long time and is still popular. Only good recipes last 100 years!
Vecon, a natural vegtable stock paste, is abailable from health food stores and some supermarkets. Pasties and sauce cna be prepared 2 days ahead. Or the pasties can be frozen. I make these in large lots so I always have some on hand,