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Scotch pancakes (drop scones)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Scotch pancakes (also known as drop scones) are fluffy, light and gently sweet pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or a teatime snack any day of the week. With just a handful of everyday ingredients and a quick cook, they're sure to be a firm favorite. Growing up in Scotland, these are what I knew...

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Haggis bon bons

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:34:21 +0000

Haggis bon bons are essentially just breaded balls of haggis, but the combination of crisp outside and softer, meaty inside makes them a delicious finger food appetizer. Perfect to snack on, especially with dipping sauce on the side. Haggis is on many people's list as one of the things you must try when visiting Scotland....

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Broccoli and stilton soup

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:26:44 +0000

Broccoli and stilton soup is a wonderfully tasty, comforting soup that's flavorful and easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients, a short cooking time then everything is blended into smooth, light yet gently rich goodness. Growing up in the UK, it has to be said that British food was never something you felt...

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English garden cocktail

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This English garden cocktail is a lovely light drink, perfect for sipping on a warm day. Combining gin, elderflower, apple and cucumber, the ingredients are quintessentially British, hence the name, with gently aromatic flavors. You could easily make it in batches for a garden party, too. As a Brit, I am all too aware of...

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Raspberry scones

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 08 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000

These raspberry scones are wonderfully soft, packed with juicy fruit and topped with a bright lemon drizzle. While that may sound fancy, they're actually really easy to make. A delicious treat, perfect with coffee or tea, as a snack or whatever the excuse. Growing up, scones were definitely one of the baked goods we had...

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Bakewell slice

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Bakewell slice is a classic British tea time treat, with layers of pastry, raspberry jam and an almond sponge-like top. It's easy to make and a tasty combination sweet and gently tart flavors. Whether you are going all out with a fancy afternoon tea, or simply enjoying a mid-morning or afternoon break, the UK's tradition...

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Cullen skink (smoked haddock chowder)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:44:45 +0000

Cullen skink might sound like an odd name, but you'll soon set that aside when you start eating this hearty Scottish smoked haddock chowder. Just a few humble ingredients become comfort food in a bowl. Scottish food might not be that well known, but it has some great dishes that are worth trying, from staples...

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Haggis sausage rolls

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

These haggis sausage rolls are a great way to use leftover haggis, introduce people to the flavors of haggis in a milder form, or just as an excuse to have a tasty savory snack! They're easy to make, with only a few ingredients, and great finger food. Sausage rolls are a classic party food in...

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Panettone bread and butter pudding

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Panettone bread and butter pudding is the perfect way to make use of leftover panettone in an easy, comforting and delicious dessert. With a crisp, sweet crust and meltingly soft inside, it's a great twist on a classic. Panettone is a gently sweet bread that I do really enjoy, but a whole full-sized loaf tends...

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Cauliflower cheese

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Cauliflower cheese is a classic British side dish that pairs perfectly with a roast, but also with a range of other dishes. It's easy, tasty and wonderfully comforting. For many in the UK, a Sunday roast was a regular tradition, though I imagine it is maybe less the case these days. Instead of the main...

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Cheese scones

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

These savory cheese scones are deliciously light, cheesy and comforting. They're easy to make and perfect to snack on, to make into mini sandwiches or serve in place of a bread roll with a meal (not to mention with afternoon tea). Growing up in the UK, British scones were a staple when it comes to...

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Traditional English tea sandwiches

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 09 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000

A plate of traditional English tea sandwiches is a classic part of afternoon tea, though you could enjoy them any time. These dainty bites are easy to make, with a range of simple fillings that are sure to please. Perfect to serve guests for lunch, a party or any excuse. I lived in London for...

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Chicken Balmoral (haggis stuffed chicken)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Chicken Balmoral is an easy and elegant modern Scottish dish. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of haggis without it being all you taste. The whisky sauce rounds it out perfectly for a main fit for any guest (Royal or not!) This dish is one that is very close to my heart, not...

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Lemon pudding cake (lemon delicious)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This lemon pudding cake is so easy to make and the result is so comforting with a wonderful lemon tang. The mixture separates slightly during baking to give a sponge-like mixture on the top and lemon curd-like sauce on the bottom. No wonder it also goes by the name lemon delicious. I have always been...

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Mashed rutabaga (swede mash or neeps)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Mashed rutabaga, or swede mash, is an easy side dish and tasty alternative to mashed potato or other root vegetables. It pairs perfectly with a range of mains like roast meats and sausages with a mild and gently sweet flavor. Rutabaga is a vegetable that goes by a few different names, even within English. While...

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Plum crumble

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This plum crumble is a delicious combination of oozing, juicy fruit and sweet buttery crumb topping. This take on the dessert has a gentle warm spice flavor and a touch of almond in the crumble topping that all pair perfectly. A wonderful treat on cooler summer days (or any excuse). Crumbles used to be one...

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Smoked salmon pate

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This smoked salmon pate is jam-packed with delicious salmon flavor and really easy to make. It's perfect to top canapes, as part of a cheeseboard or in sandwiches. I have always quite liked smoked salmon pate but it's not something I tend t have often. Then a couple years ago we were visiting my parents...

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British scones

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:11:22 +0000

British scones are a classic treat to enjoy as part of a 'cream tea' with jam and cream. They are easy to make, wonderfully soft and gently sweet. Delicious in every bite. We're a little unusual in our house: I'm a Brit, the home of tea drinkers, but have always drunk more coffee than tea,...

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Bubble and squeak

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:07:31 +0000

If you're unfamiliar with bubble and squeak, food is probably not the first thing you'd think of from the name. But this traditional British dish is the perfect way to use leftover vegetables and so easy, comforting and delicious, it's one to get to know! Even as a Brit, I found many British foods had...

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Rhubarb fool

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:13:59 +0000

Rhubarb fool is a classic British dessert that's an easy delight you need to try. Light, creamy, tart and flavorful, it shows rhubarb off at it's finest. I'm not sure why this easy dessert isn't better known, as it's so simple to make and with lovely flavors. For me, it brings back memories of childhood...

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Kedgeree (smoked haddock, rice and lentils)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:00:35 +0000

Kedgeree is a hearty and comforting mix of smoked fish and rice with curry flavors. It's a tasty dish that you could enjoy any time of day. I appreciate the name might not mean that much to a lot of people, but kedgeree is something that is worth getting to know as it's packed with...

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British pancakes

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:00:49 +0000

These British pancakes are easy to make with only a few ingredients. While they're traditional for Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), they make a delicious snack or dessert any time. It's almost that time when Lent is about to begin. Here in the US, most people call it Mardi Gras, in Germany it's called Karneval, and...

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Cock-a-leekie soup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:03 +0000

Cock-a-leekie soup is a simple Scottish soup made with chicken and leeks. Using just a few ingredients, it's deliciously comforting and perfect for a cold day. Being brought up in Scotland, I have many a memory of soups either for lunch or as an appetizer. I don't think I appreciated how much they are a...

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Blueberry curd

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:00:45 +0000

Blueberry curd is a beautifully bright variation on lemon curd that's a wonderful way to brighten up your toast. It's easy to make, and with a gentle blueberry and citrus flavor, it's a great change from jam. Lemon curd is something I grew up with as it's relatively common in the UK. I think my...

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Pimm's cup cocktail

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 24 May 2019 10:00:23 +0000

A Pimm's cup cocktail (Pimm's and lemonade) is such a classic, easy British cocktail. It's light, fresh and perfect for summer barbecues, picnics or any excuse you can find. Having been brought up in Britain, you might think I grew up knowing about Pimm’s, but I didn’t. Growing up in Scotland, it wasn't popular there...

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Millionaire's shortbread (caramel shortbread)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 May 2019 10:30:31 +0000

Growing up, millionaire's shortbread was one of my favorite treats. After all, what's not to love about a layers of shortbread cookie, caramel and chocolate? It's decadent and delicious. Scotland is not necessarily that well known for it's food, apart from haggis, although not always in a good way (hopefully my simplified haggis would bring...

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Colcannon (Irish potatoes and cabbage)

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:30:03 +0000

Colcannon is a simple side dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage that's just as good made with leftovers as it is made fresh. Comforting, easy and great alongside so many dishes. With St Patrick's Day fast approaching, it seems only right to add another Irish recipe to the list (make sure you don't forget to...

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Eccles cakes

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:30:00 +0000

Eccles cakes may look a bit unassuming on the outside, but that pastry is wonderfully rich and crisp with a sticky, gently spiced fruity filling. These are a British treat you need to try! I was just talking recently with someone about how it's hard to imagine now, with how international things have become, but...

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Oatcakes (oat crackers)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:00:52 +0000

Oatcakes are a traditional Scottish cracker made with oatmeal. They're great with cheese, pate or on theirs own. Easy, tasty and healthy, too. When I first made these, we had not long before been visiting the UK. It was a fairly whirlwind seeing friends and family, with food often as we met people and between...

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Summer pudding

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:00:53 +0000

Summer pudding is a wonderful, classic British dessert. Don't think of those little creamy pots, this is closer to a berry French toast, a celebration of summer berries, wrapped up in a sponge-like coat. It's both easy and delicious, and is one no bake dessert your whole family will love. When I was a child...

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Chicken with oatmeal stuffing and whisky sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:00:52 +0000

This chicken with oatmeal stuffing and whisky sauce is easy to prepare and with delicate, tasty flavors. It would be perfect for Burns Night and so much more. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. For any of you that know me even a...

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Banoffee pie

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:00:37 +0000

Banoffee pie is an easy but delicious combination - crisp pie base, caramel, banana and cream. It's a favorite in our house, and I hope it'll be in yours too. I first shared this recipe a couple of years ago after I made it for our wedding anniversary, but it's such a favorite, I decided...

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Chocolate orange shortbread cookies

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:33:36 +0000

These chocolate orange shortbread cookies are a delicious, festive twist on traditional shortbread. These cookies have fantastic flavors that everyone will love - you'll be making them on repeat. A number of years ago now I spent the Holiday period with my now husband's family in Pennsylvania. It's a time of year I, like most...

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Sausage rolls

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:00:16 +0000

Sausage rolls are an addictively tasty snack, perfect for parties and potlucks. The combination of tasty, meaty filling and crisp pastry is so good. Plus they're easy to make too. Sausage rolls are a classic snack food in the UK, kind of up there with fish and chips. On those times when you've been out...

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Creme Anglaise (vanilla custard)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:00:03 +0000

Creme Anglaise is a vanilla pouring custard that's smooth, creamy, gently sweet and delicious. Easy to make, delicious served chilled as a dessert in itself, or warm with eg crumbles and crisps. Custard is one of those incredibly British things that if you were brought up in the UK, you definitely had at some point....

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Cranachan + ideas for a Burns night celebration

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:00:51 +0000

Cranachan is a delicious, easy Scottish dessert that's the perfect end to your Burns Night feast, and just as good on a summer's day. With only 5 ingredients, it takes no time to make so you'll want to enjoy it often. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more...

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Fish pie (potato-topped fish bake)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:00:26 +0000

Fish pie is a potato topped fish bake that's a British comfort food classic. Filled with fish and shrimp, topped with soft potatoes with a gentle crust. Easy to make, easy to enjoy. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I'm pretty sure...

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Irish barmbrack (fruit loaf)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 10:30:51 +0000

Irish brack or barmbrack is a traditional fruit loaf where the fruit is soaked in sweet tea before making a quick bread. It's a perfect treat with your tea/coffee. Like many people, I learned a lot about cooking form my mum and have then expanded that myself as an adult to a broader range of...

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Eton mess

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 24 May 2015 11:00:22 +0000

Eton mess is a classic British dessert that is incredibly easy to prepare - simply fruit, cream and meringue mixed together - but the result is so delicious. It's perfect for a party or easy anytime treat. We've made having people over for a barbecue/cook out a bit of a tradition for Memorial Day, as...

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Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:14:10 +0000

Roast lamb is a classic for Easter and a British Sunday roast. And it's easy to understand why: this roast is easy to make, with aromatic flavor from the rosemary and garlic. The perfect centerpiece! I don't know about anyone else, but Easter seems to have snuck up on me a bit this year. True,...

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Parsnip and potato farl (potato scones)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:46:27 +0000

These parsnip and potato farl are a tasty twist on the traditional skillet potato scone. They're easy to make, wonderfully soft & a comforting breakfast/snack. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I know 'farl' might not mean that much to many people,...

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Smoked haddock pate

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:34:03 +0000

This Scottish smoked haddock pate is incredibly easy to prepare, and delicious on top of toast, oatcakes for a light lunch or canapes. Great for Burns night, or any excuse. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. When I shared the oatcakes recipe...

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Simplified haggis

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:29:46 +0000

Whether you're craving haggis but can't find it, or are vaguely tempted to try it but a little unsure, this simplified recipe is for you. All the flavors of the classic Scottish dish with easier to find (and more familiar) ingredients. Haggis is one of those things that many have heard of, but in a...

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Lighter Christmas pudding

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:45:52 +0000

It wouldn't be a Christmas meal without Christmas pudding in the UK. This lighter Christmas pudding is packed with delicious flavors & a touch of spice, but less dense than many recipes. Perfect for novices, skeptics and traditionalists alike! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in...

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Cranberry jam filled shortbread cookies

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:23:22 +0000

These cranberry jam filled shortbread cookies take a traditional recipe up a step - melt in your mouth cookies with a delicious sweet filling. So good. Most people are probably familiar with Scottish shortbread cookies from the tartan/plaid boxes that fill the shelves in duty free next to the chocolate. But believe me, there is...

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