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Scotland Cuisine

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66 recipes

Signature Scotland Dishes

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Scotland·Challenging·1 hour 5 minutes (plus chilling and rising time)

Aberdeen Butteries

Aberdeen Butteries, also known as Rowies, are a unique and savory pastry originating from Aberdeen, Scotland. They are characterized by their flaky, layered texture, achieved through a laminated dough process similar to croissants, but with a distinctively richer, almost greasy, and saltier flavor profile. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or as a hearty snack, they offer a satisfyingly dense yet tender bite.

Scotland·Hard·50-55 minutes (plus chilling time)

Aberdeen Buttery Buns

A unique, savory, and incredibly rich pastry from Aberdeen, characterized by its flaky layers and buttery, slightly salty flavor. Often eaten for breakfast.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Arbroath Smokie and Leek Tart with Mustard Cream Sauce

A savory tart featuring the distinctively smoky flavor of Arbroath Smokies, complemented by sweet leeks and a rich mustard cream sauce, all encased in a buttery pastry. This dish highlights Scotland's renowned seafood heritage with a touch of creamy indulgence.

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Scotland·Hard·2 hours 30 minutes (plus cooling)

Black Bun

A rich, dark, fruit-filled cake traditionally eaten on Burns Night and Hogmanay. It's characterized by its dense texture, abundance of dried fruits, and a hint of whisky or brandy.

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Scotland·Medium·55 minutes

Chicken Balmoral

A rich and elegant dish featuring chicken breast stuffed with black pudding and haggis, wrapped in bacon, and served with a whisky cream sauce. It's a sophisticated take on traditional Scottish flavors.

Scotland·Easy·20 minutes

Cranachan

A traditional Scottish dessert made with whipped cream, whisky, honey, and fresh raspberries, layered with toasted oatmeal.

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Scotland·Easy·35 minutes

Cranachan Trifles

Individual layered trifles featuring the classic Scottish dessert of cranachan, with whipped cream, whisky-soaked oats, raspberries, and honey.

Scotland·Medium·30 minutes

Cranachan with Whisky Caramel

A modern twist on the classic Scottish dessert, Cranachan, featuring layers of toasted oats, whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and a decadent whisky caramel sauce.

Scotland·Easy·50 minutes

Cullen Skink

A rich and creamy Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. It's a comforting classic, perfect as a starter or a light meal.

Scotland·Medium·40 minutes

Devilled Game with Whisky and Fruit Chutney

A robust and flavorful dish featuring game meat (such as venison or pheasant) coated in a spicy, buttery paste infused with whisky and fruit chutney. This recipe celebrates Scotland's tradition of game cookery with a bold, sweet, and spicy profile.

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Scotland·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Haggis and Neeps Stuffed Peppers

A modern twist on a Scottish classic, where the traditional haggis, neeps (turnips), and tatties (potatoes) are combined and used as a flavorful stuffing for roasted bell peppers.

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Scotland·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties Shepherd's Pie

A comforting and hearty twist on the classic Scottish dish, layering savory haggis with mashed swede (neeps) and potatoes (tatties) in a shepherd's pie format.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Neeps and Tatties Gratin

A rich and comforting gratin that elevates the classic Scottish pairing of mashed swede (neeps) and potatoes (tatties) with a creamy cheese sauce and a crispy topping.

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Scotland·Medium·50 minutes

Partan Bree

A rich and creamy crab soup, often considered a celebratory dish in Scotland, particularly along the coast. It's known for its delicate crab flavor balanced with cream and a hint of sherry.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Rumbledethumps

A hearty and rustic Scottish dish, Rumbledethumps is a comforting casserole of mashed potatoes, sautéed cabbage, and sometimes onions, topped with cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. It's a delicious way to use up root vegetables and cabbage.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Scotch Broth

A hearty and nourishing soup made with lamb or mutton, barley, and root vegetables, traditionally simmered for hours to develop its rich flavor.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Scotch Egg with Lorne Sausage and Mashed Potatoes

A hearty and comforting Scottish take on the classic Scotch egg, served alongside crumbled Lorne sausage and creamy mashed potatoes. This dish combines familiar elements in a unique way, offering a taste of Scottish home cooking.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours

Scotch Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender Scotch lamb slow-cooked with a medley of root vegetables, perfect for a chilly Scottish evening. This dish emphasizes the quality of Scotch lamb and the abundance of root vegetables grown in Scotland.

Scotland·Easy·35 minutes

Scottish Bannock

Bannocks are a traditional Scottish flatbread, often made with oatmeal and flour. They have a hearty, wholesome taste and can be cooked on a griddle, in a pan, or baked in the oven. Bannocks are versatile and can be served with both sweet and savory accompaniments.

Scotland·Hard·3 hours

Scottish Beef and Ale Pie

A hearty and flavorful pie filled with tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in rich Scottish ale, encased in a flaky pastry crust.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Scottish Beef and Oatmeal Crumble

A comforting and rustic dish featuring slow-cooked, tender beef simmered in a rich gravy, topped with a savory crumble made from oats, cheese, and herbs. This is a hearty and flavorful meal that showcases traditional Scottish ingredients.

Scotland·Medium·2 hours

Scottish Beef Olives

A traditional Scottish dish of thin beef steaks wrapped around a savory filling, typically sausage meat, oatmeal, and herbs, then braised until tender in a rich gravy. Often served with mashed potatoes and root vegetables.

Scotland·Easy·35 minutes

Scottish Fish and Oat Cakes

Savory cakes made with flaked white fish, mashed potatoes, and oats, pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. A delicious way to use leftover fish.

Scotland·Easy·35 minutes

Scottish Fish and Potato Cakes

Savory cakes made from flaked cooked fish (traditionally haddock) mixed with mashed potatoes, herbs, and sometimes a touch of onion. These are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy, often served as a light meal or a side dish.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Scottish Fish and Potato Pie with Oat Topping

A comforting and flavorful pie featuring flaky white fish and tender potatoes in a creamy sauce, topped with a golden, crunchy layer of oats and cheese. This dish is a delightful twist on traditional fish pies, incorporating a distinctly Scottish element.

Scotland·Easy·1 hour

Scottish Fish Chowder

A creamy and comforting chowder featuring flaky white fish, smoked haddock, and root vegetables, simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. A warming dish perfect for a chilly day.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Scottish Fish Pie

A comforting and hearty fish pie featuring a creamy white sauce, a medley of sustainable Scottish seafood, and a fluffy mashed potato topping.

Scotland·Medium·45 minutes

Scottish Fish Supper Fritters

A delightful twist on the classic fish supper, these fritters combine flaky white fish with mashed potato and a hint of seasoning, fried to a golden crisp. Perfect as a starter or a light main.

Scotland·Challenging·3 hours 15 minutes

Scottish Game Pie with Juniper

A rich and deeply flavored pie featuring a mix of game meats, infused with the aromatic notes of juniper berries and herbs, encased in a flaky pastry. This hearty pie is perfect for a special occasion or a warming winter meal.

Scotland·Hard·3 hours 15 minutes

Scottish Game Pie with Root Vegetables

A hearty and flavourful pie featuring tender game meat (such as venison or pheasant) slow-cooked with earthy root vegetables in a rich, savory gravy, all encased in a golden pastry crust. This dish celebrates Scotland's rich larder and the tradition of game cookery.

Scotland·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes

Scottish Heather Honey and Whisky Cake

A moist and fragrant cake infused with the unique floral notes of heather honey and a subtle warmth from Scotch whisky.

Scotland·Easy·35 minutes

Scottish Heather Honey-Glazed Salmon with Whisky-Dill Sauce

A sophisticated yet simple dish showcasing the delicate flavor of Scottish salmon, glazed with aromatic heather honey and served with a creamy whisky and dill sauce. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of the honey and the subtle smokiness often found in Scottish salmon.

Scotland·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Scottish Lamb and Barley Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender lamb, nutrient-rich pearl barley, and a medley of root vegetables, simmered in a savory broth. This dish is a classic example of Scottish comfort food, perfect for a chilly day.

Scotland·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Scottish Lamb and Prune Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender lamb, sweet prunes, and aromatic root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a chilly evening.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours

Scottish Lamb and Root Vegetable Hotpot

A hearty and comforting hotpot featuring tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with a medley of Scottish root vegetables like neeps (swedes) and tatties (potatoes), topped with a golden crust of sliced potatoes.

Scotland·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Scottish Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew

A hearty and warming stew featuring tender lamb shoulder simmered with a medley of root vegetables, herbs, and a touch of whisky for depth of flavor.

Scotland·Medium·50 minutes

Scottish Lamb Collops

A traditional Scottish dish of thinly sliced lamb, often pan-fried with onions and served with a rich gravy. This recipe offers a comforting and flavorful taste of Scottish home cooking.

Scotland·Easy·1 hour

Scottish Leek and Tattie Soup with Toasted Oats

A hearty and comforting soup made with the classic Scottish combination of leeks and potatoes ('tatties'), enriched with a touch of cream and topped with crunchy toasted oats for texture.

Scotland·Easy·50 minutes

Scottish Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding

A comforting and sweet dessert pudding made from layers of buttered and marmalade-spread bread, soaked in a custard mixture, and baked until golden. It's a delightful twist on a classic bread and butter pudding, incorporating the distinct flavor of Scottish marmalade.

Scotland·Easy·50 minutes

Scottish Oat and Whisky Shortbread Biscuits

A delightful twist on traditional shortbread, incorporating wholesome oats and a subtle hint of Scotch whisky for an extra layer of flavor.

Scotland·Easy·35-40 minutes

Scottish Oatcakes with Cheese and Chutney

Traditional Scottish oatcakes, hearty and slightly crumbly, served with a selection of Scottish cheeses and a sweet or savoury chutney. A simple yet quintessential Scottish snack or light meal.

Scotland·Easy·25 minutes

Scottish Oatmeal and Whisky Porridge with Berries

A sophisticated take on the classic Scottish porridge, made with hearty steel-cut oats, a splash of Scotch whisky for warmth and depth, and topped with fresh seasonal berries.

Scotland·Easy·1 hour

Scottish Rhubarb Crumble with Oats

A comforting and classic Scottish dessert featuring tart rhubarb baked under a sweet, buttery crumble topping enriched with hearty oats.

Scotland·Medium·55-60 minutes

Scottish Salmon en Croûte

A sophisticated and elegant dish featuring flaky salmon fillets encased in golden puff pastry, often with a creamy dill and lemon filling. It's a celebration of Scotland's world-renowned salmon.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Scottish Seafood and Leek Tart

A delicate and flavourful tart featuring a medley of Scottish seafood, such as smoked haddock and mussels, combined with sweet leeks in a creamy, herb-infused sauce, all baked in a buttery, crisp pastry shell. This tart highlights the abundance of fresh seafood available around Scotland's coast.

Scotland·Easy·35-40 minutes

Scottish Shortbread Fingers

Classic Scottish shortbread, buttery, crumbly, and subtly sweet, baked into easy-to-handle finger shapes.

Scotland·Medium·40 minutes

Scottish Smoked Haddock and Leek Patties

Delicate patties made with flaky smoked haddock (Finnan Haddie), sweet leeks, and mashed potatoes, bound together with egg and a touch of oatmeal. These are pan-fried until golden and served with a lemon-dill sauce.

Scotland·Medium·50 minutes

Scottish Smoked Haddock and Leek Risotto

A creamy and flavourful risotto infused with the delicate smokiness of Scottish haddock and the subtle sweetness of leeks.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour

Scottish Smoky Fish Pie with Oat Topping

A comforting and flavorful fish pie featuring a creamy sauce with smoked haddock and other firm white fish, topped with a savory, crunchy crust made from a blend of oats, cheese, and crushed oatcakes.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours

Scottish Steak and Ale Pie with Mushrooms

A hearty and flavorful steak and ale pie, elevated with the addition of earthy mushrooms, encased in a golden pastry. This dish is a comforting classic, perfect for a cold Scottish evening.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours

Scottish Steak and Kidney Dumpling Pie

A hearty and warming pie featuring tender chunks of beef and kidney in a rich gravy, topped with fluffy suet dumplings.

Scotland·Medium·3 hours

Scottish Steak and Kidney Pie

A hearty and flavorful pie filled with tender chunks of beef steak and lamb kidney, simmered in a rich gravy and topped with a golden pastry crust. A comforting classic often found in Scottish pubs and homes.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Scottish Stovies with Haggis

A hearty and comforting dish, Stovies is a traditional Scottish way of using up leftover roasted meat and potatoes, often enriched with the addition of crumbled haggis for an extra layer of flavour and texture.

Scotland·Medium·45 minutes

Scottish Stuffed Mushrooms with Lorne Sausage and Heather Honey

Hearty mushrooms stuffed with savory Lorne sausage, oats, and a hint of sweet heather honey, baked until golden brown.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Scottish Tablet and Whisky Pudding

A decadent dessert that combines the sweet, crumbly texture of Scottish tablet with the warming notes of whisky, baked into a comforting pudding.

Scotland·Medium·30 minutes

Scottish Tablet Fudge

A traditional Scottish confectionery, tablet is a hard, crystalline sugar candy with a distinct grainy texture, sweeter and firmer than fudge. This recipe offers a delightful balance of sweetness and a satisfying bite.

Scotland·Easy·50 minutes

Scottish Tablet Porridge Bars

A delightful fusion of two Scottish staples: the intensely sweet tablet and the wholesome porridge. These bars offer a chewy, sweet, and slightly oaty treat, perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack.

Scotland·Easy·30 minutes

Scottish Tattie Scones

Delicious, fluffy potato scones, a staple of Scottish breakfast and teatime. They are pan-fried until golden and slightly crisp, perfect served with butter, jam, or as part of a full Scottish breakfast.

Scotland·Medium·50 minutes

Scottish Venison and Cranberry Sausage Rolls

A festive and flavorful twist on the classic sausage roll, featuring rich venison mince combined with tart cranberries and warming spices, all encased in flaky puff pastry. These are perfect as a starter, snack, or part of a buffet.

Scotland·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Scottish Venison and Pear Stew

A rich and hearty stew featuring tender venison, sweet pears, and warming spices, perfect for a chilly Scottish evening.

Scotland·Hard·3 hours

Scottish Venison and Root Vegetable Pie

A hearty and warming pie filled with tender Scottish venison, earthy root vegetables, and a rich gravy, all encased in a flaky pastry crust.

Scotland·Easy·30 minutes

Scottish Whisky and Heather Honey Pancakes

Fluffy, golden pancakes infused with the warm notes of Scotch whisky and the floral sweetness of Scottish heather honey. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or brunch, these pancakes offer a delightful taste of Scotland's iconic flavours.

Scotland·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Scottish Whisky and Oatmeal Cauliflower Cheese

A rich and comforting baked cauliflower dish featuring a creamy cheese sauce infused with a hint of Scotch whisky and topped with a crunchy oatmeal crumble. This dish offers a sophisticated twist on a classic comfort food, perfect as a side or a light main.

Scotland·Easy·40-45 minutes

Scottish Whisky Shortbread

A classic Scottish shortbread infused with the warmth and aroma of Scotch whisky. This recipe offers a rich, buttery biscuit with a delightful hint of whisky, perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.

Scotland·Easy·1 hour

Stovies

A hearty and comforting Scottish dish made from leftover roasted meat (often beef or lamb), potatoes, onions, and gravy. It's a classic way to use up Sunday roast leftovers.

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Scotland·Easy·35 minutes

Whisky and Oat Crusted Salmon

Flaky salmon fillets coated in a savory crust of Scottish oats, herbs, and a hint of whisky, baked to golden perfection.

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