I was wondering what to do with the Haggis left over from the Burns Night we had on 25th January and remembered a meal my son Gary served to us a few years back, Balmoral Chicken. So I searched the internet… Read More ›
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Rabbie Burns
This is Jack’s Burns Night meal. It is a Scottish tradition to celebrate Rabbie Burn’s birthday on 25th January with Haggis, Neeps and Champit Tatties. Of course it is also traditional to toast with a wee dram of a single… Read More ›
Double Crusted Apple Pie
Well I felt a bit nostalgic last week and remembered when I was courting (is that an expression still used today?) Christine back in 1969/70. Back then I baked an all American Apple Pie with the usual spices to woo… Read More ›
Courgette bake…JT
This is from my Pal Jack.. too many Zucchini! Well what a great way to enjoy courgettes. Had about half a kilo left so sliced them coarsely and sautéed them with garlic until tender. Chopped up a red and a… Read More ›
Real Scottish Shortbread..
Real? Why? Well its made by my mate Jack.. And I gotta tell ya.. It is the biz-ness.. Truly ‘short’ shortbread.. Here is the recipe ala Jacks instructions.. (Think he means greaseproof if it looks like its going brown.. Not… Read More ›
Jacks Cranachan
My mate Jacks dessert.. Looks kinda nice no? Gooey creamy and a little boozy.. (Booze courtesy of Bob I believe).. Cranachan.. Scottish.. Bring on the summer! Thanks Jack!
Jack’s Sole au Whisky.. (he is a Scot after all!)
Here is Jack’s favourite starter. If you use fennel then obviously it needs to be finely chopped, quantity to taste and lightly fried for a little longer. you need to watch not to burn the garlic or the fennel. Hope… Read More ›
Cooking with Mr Fitz 