Recipes Salads

Panzanella Salad

Nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes and this salad is a lovely way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes. Perfect for alfresco dinners on the deck along-side grilled meats. Serves: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 1 Loaf crusty Italian of French bread (to make about 3 cups of bread cubes) 1 cup Persian or English cucumber, thinly …

Recipes

Cherry Melon Salad with Cherry Mint Vinaigrette

Sweet, fresh cherries and ripe Tuscan melon with cherry/mint dressing make this summer salad a wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 medium Tuscan melon or cantaloupe, seeds and skin removed 2 cups ripe cherries, pitted and sliced in half 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced, plus mint sprigs for garnish 2 …

Entrees Recipes

Scottish Lamb Pie

Meat pies with hot-water crust are hearty and delicious. In the middle ages the crusts were thick and hard and not meant to be eaten, just a vessel for the filling. These crusts are tasty; don’t be frightened by the lard, it adds a flavor and texture that cannot be duplicated with butter or vegetable …

Biscotti & Desserts Recipes

Scottish Millionaire Bars

A decadent combination of buttery shortbread, soft caramel, and chocolate, these bars originated in Scotland and are so named because they are so rich.   INGREDIENTS For the shortbread crust: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 …

Breakfast Recipes

Toad in the Hole

Legend has it that the name Toad-in-the-Hole originates from the town of Alnmouth in Northumberland, U.K., where the local golf course was overrun with Natterjack toads. The chef at the local hotel devised a dish to commemorate this, baking sausages in batter to appear like toads poking their heads out of golf holes. We’ve updated the recipe …

Entrees Recipes

Halibut & Chips

These fish and chips use a traditional British beer batter. Cod or haddock can also be used. Serve with malt vinegar or tartar sauce. A classic side dish is mushy peas. INGREDIENTS For the halibut: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided) 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder Sea salt to taste Black pepper or red pepper …

Appetizers Recipes Tea Party

Stilton Gougére

These little puffs of deliciousness are nice as an appetizer or as part of an afternoon tea party. Serve with Stilton, chutney and a sparkling beverage. INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for tins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon Controne Pepper Flakes by Michele Ferrante 1 …