Recipezaar: Scottish,Summer recipes

Cream of Nettle Soup (vegan)

Fri, 15 Jun 2001 11:41:53 -0400

Don't worry - they don't sting when cooked! Nettles are very nutrient rich and of course - free! Don't gather them beside a busy road where they will have been contaminated by traffic fumes - we pick them in our garden. If you keep cutting them from springtime you get a regular supply of fresh leaves. Though we stop using them into summer as they seem to get rather insecty! -- posted by Lucy Burnett

Real Shepherd's Pie

Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:11:35 -0500

A traditional British dish, Cottage pie may be made by the same method substituting lamb and lamb stock with beef and beef stock,it may also be topped with grated cheese and tomato before browning, My recipe serves 2 hungry people with good appetites,but it can serve 4. -- posted by Andy Mann

Cranachan (Scottish soft fruit brose)

Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:50:04 -0500

This recipe combines traditional Scottish produce to good effect, creating a mouthwatering desert that is a delightful treat whenever fresh soft fruit is in season. Although this elegant desert is popular across Scotland, it is consumed in enormous quantities in the Loch Ness area and in the Northeast of Scotland where huge, fat, juicy raspberries abound in late summer. -- posted by Mille®

Carse of Gowrie Fruit Salad

Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:23:40 -0500

This is a very superior fruit salad from Scotland, to be made at the height of summer with all the most delicate of bush and tree fruits, together with a few old faithfuls, such as bananas. -- posted by Mille®

Lemon-Nut Scones

Mon, 06 May 2002 16:31:13 -0400

Great when relaxing with a cup of hot tea or cappuccino. Nice, light, and refreshing. -- posted by Sue L

Badazz Barbecued Bulbs

Tue, 28 May 2002 19:50:11 -0400

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Basic Shortbread

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:23:01 -0400

This is Martha's recipe for shortbread. I used these to make my Girl Scout Samoas recipe. -- posted by spatchcock

Fresh Strawberry Pie with Special Shortbread Crust

Sun, 06 Apr 2003 20:20:29 -0400

Most fresh strawberry pies call for a regular pie pastry or a graham cracker crust. This crust is similar to shortbread and complements the fresh strawberries wonderfully! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! My mom would make this pie every summer, and it was gone before you could blink, it's THAT good! -- posted by MapleLeafLili Hill

Chicken Pot Pie

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 20:09:47 -0400

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Strawberry Shortcake

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 20:09:54 -0400

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Fruity Shortbread Bites

Thu, 13 May 2004 20:00:04 -0400

This is a great recipe to prepare for a dessert, or as part of a brunch buffet. Very versatile, use whatever fruit is to your liking. -- posted by Hey Jude

Spaghetti With White Crabmeat,olive Oil, Chilli and Garlic

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:22:17 -0400

Quick, easy and delicious pasta dish best with fresh crab if possible, adding the brown meat will make it too mushy. From simply seasonal by Claire Macdonald from the Isle of Skye -- posted by lindseylcw

Cold Spicy Lemon and Orange Chicken

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:30:24 -0400

This looks so attractive when it is ready to serve that there's no need for any garnish. From simply seasonal by Claire Macdonald, don't be put off by long ingredient list it is really easy. -- posted by lindseylcw

Rosy Rosé Berries: Strawberries and Raspberries in Wine

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:41:03 -0400

A favourite "grown-up" summery and romantic dessert in our home! Summer berries - raspberries and strawberries, steeped in Rosé wine with a little sugar. Great by themselves or with whipped cream or crème fraiche. So easy to make - and they work better if made up to 48 hours beforehand. These berries are stunning if used in trifles or fruit fools! Please adjust the sugar to your personal taste and also according to the sweetness of the fruit. -- posted by French Tart

Traditional English Pub Style Ploughman's Lunch

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:52:23 -0400

Just the words Ploughman's Lunch, conjures up images of lazy lunches sat outside with friends, in the Beer Garden of an old Country Pub! This is one of the most famous of pub lunches - so simple and yet so satisfying, especially if taken with a pint of real ale or cider! Although the term "Ploughmans Lunch" was first coined in the 1930s, as part of a very successful marketing campaign, the concept behind it goes back much further. Throughout the centuries, agricultural workers would take their lunch out to the fields with them; this usually consisted of bread and cheese with ale or cider - a perfect combination! It's easy to prepare and should consist of at least the following: crusty bread and butter; a selection of English cheeses; pickled onions; chutney and pickles. This also makes excellent picnic food, and is easy to pack and transport. I have two pickle recipes on Recipezaar that would be wonderful with this lunch: Recipe #246663 and Recipe #246675. -- posted by French Tart

Blueberry Scones

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:22:43 -0500

These are delicious blueberry scones from Martha Stewart -- no, not my creation. The dough can be very sticky, so I recommend rolling and cutting them on a sheet of parchment paper. They will be slightly purple if you use canned blueberries, since they burst a lot more, but they are delicious either way. -- posted by Caught By the Taste Buds

Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam - Strawberry Conserve

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:25:31 -0400

A fabulous recipe for a soft set strawberry jam, or rather a strawberry conserve, where most of the fruit remains whole and is suspended in a delicious strawberry flavoured jammy syrup! This conserve reminds me of the traditional Cream Teas you get in the West country of England - especially Devon and Cornwall; a pot of tea served with fluffy fresh scones, butter, thick cream and this strawberry conserve. (Preparation time includes the 2 days allowed for the fruit to stand in the sugar.) This type of jam recipe is also very French, they tend to have a softer set jam here in France - it is lovely to see WHOLE pieces of fruit on your toast or scones! I also use this for steamed puddings - absolutely divine! -- posted by French Tart

Heritage Bread and Butter Pickle - Pickled Cucumber and Onions

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:17:39 -0400

An easy and old fashioned pickle that takes its name from the fact that this pickle goes so well with simple bread and butter, or sandwiches. This pickle must be stored in a DARK place, or the cucumbers will lose their colour, and it is best eaten after 2 months. I always try to have a jar or two of this colourful and tangy pickle tucked away in my pantry - as it makes fabulous sandwiches for teatime or picnics, as well as being an ideal accompaniment for simple suppers and light toasted snacks. This recipe is ideal when cucumbers are cheap or you have a glut in your garden. If you don't have time to wait before eating this, I also have a "quick" recipe for this type of pickle posted on Zaar: Recipe #245742 . -- posted by French Tart

Rose Cottage Fragrant Old English Rose Liqueur Syrup

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:46:43 -0400

This is my mum's recipe for rose syrup - and the name of their cottage in England! Try to use old English shrub roses, as they are highly fragranced and impart a delicate flavour to the syrup. The correct word for this recipe would be a Shrub or a Ratafia, as it is fortified with brandy - however, Ratafia would also have fruit or almond kernels added; it would have been offered as a refreshing "pick-me-up" to gentile ladies - with water or lemonade added of course! This recipe is well over 100 years old and a bottle of this would make an unusual and delighttful gift. -- posted by French Tart

Homemade Lavender Honey from South West France

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:37:07 -0400

A quick and easy home-made honey recipe from the Auberge in South West France! I use lavender honey so much in my cooking, that I thought it was about time I made my own - given that I have about 30 lavender bushes! As well as giving an amazing and subtle flavour to your recipes, it also makes a wonderful gift for a fellow foodie. I plan on making my own lavender honey all the time now, as even in France, it is quite expensive to buy. You can increase the quantities to make more jars - just remember to keep the flower to honey ratio the same. -- posted by French Tart

Chilled Summer Lettuce, Lovage and Garden Pea Soup

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:25:38 -0400

A delightful and refreshing chilled soup for summer - this savoury soup takes its flavour from freshly chopped lovage leaves, which impart a savoury, lemony and celery-like taste. I like to serve this pale green soup in clear glass bowls for maximum impact, with a few chopped leaves sprinkled on top and a swirl of cream. This soup makes an elegant starter for any summer event or a light luncheon dish. Do not be tempted to add more lovage then is suggested, it is a very strong flavoured herb and can be overpowering if used with a heavy hand! -- posted by French Tart

Old-Fashioned English Summer Berry Jelly and Ice Cream!

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:17:56 -0400

Little wibbly-wobbly ruby red jellies with mixed summer berries, so cooling and great with ice cream. There is nothing I love more than taking a basket to the end of my garden to pick an assortment of ripe summer berries when they are in season! The sense of satisfaction at picking your own fruit is wonderful. Although I have called these little jellies English summer berry jellies, I DO make these in France of course - it's just that the berries remind me of my grandparent's gardens and picking the fruit when I was little...plus, the combination of berries is the same as a traditional English Summer Pudding recipe! I make these in little vintage metal moulds, they look so pretty served this way; you can of course make this recipe in a large mould, but DO allow extra time for the jelly to set. -- posted by French Tart

Lavender, Lemon and Honey Tea from Wolds Way Lavender Farm

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:14:35 -0400

A wonderful recipe that I discovered on a recipe card from Wold's Way Lavender Farm in North Yorkshire, England! This magical lavender farm is just down the road from my parent's house and is high on my "must visit" list when I go home to England. I have found that this tea is a miracle worker for headaches, head colds and colds in general........the soothing honey helps sore throats whilst the lemon contains essential vitamin C, and the lavender provides a calming and refreshing element to this herbal tea or tisane. Although this is mainly served hot, I have made this during the summer months as an iced tea, as it's perfect for hot, sultry days. -- posted by French Tart

Smoked Rannoch Ham and Mango Salad

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:42 -0500

A really easy but wonderfully tasty salad suitable for light lunches, starters of side dishes. -- posted by LP3000