Cullen skink – Recipe
The Cullen Skink is a true king of soups. I once got into hot water when I put leeks…
How to entertain as a chef: my top ten tips
My thoughts on home entertaining have changed over the years. I once thought it was all about the food:…
Victoria sponge – Recipe
For lots of us, a Victoria sponge feels like the quintessential cake. There’s something about its simplicity and lack…
Hazelnut shortbread
This fabulous recipe works every time. I learned it from the amazing chef Steven Doherty during my time at…
Baked rice pudding with hazelnuts and honey
Rice pudding has something of a bad reputation that’s not entirely warranted. Made properly – with milk not cream,…
Apple and cinnamon scones – Recipe and cooking
This recipe uses milk slightly soured with lemon juice. You might not have done this before, but it’s well…
Steak pie – Recipe and cooking
There are not many things better than a classic homemade steak pie. This one uses shop-bought puff pastry –…
GlobalScot Interview With Helen Sayles
Before her retirement as Senior Vice President at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, Helen Sayles was responsible for global human…
Towns in New England with Scottish Names
Place names either named after Scottish places or Scottish immigrants. A quick scan of towns in our six New…
Finnan haddie – Recipe and Where to buy
Finnan Haddie has been a traditional New England staple since colonial times. The origin of finnan haddie is the…