Cock-a-leekie soup is the perfect starter to serve as part of a Burns Night Supper along with haggis and clapshot. Robert Burns, is Scotland’s Bard. His works, life, song, poetry and Haggis are celebrated by Scots around the world on his birthday, 25 January. The main culinary event, is the Haggis, something else for which Scotland…
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Spicy Cavolo Nero, Leek & Potato Soup
I was inspired to make this soup by an odd combination of fancy that struck me: a spicy Ribollita, but without beans, combined with a traditional leek and potato soup, but without the creamy texture. It’s low-fat if you wish to make it that way or add the extras if you fancy. Serves 3 (recipe after the…
A Simple Tofu Stir Fry
I made A Simple Marinade for Tofu yesterday morning and I let the tofu sit in it all day while I was out. A long process is not mandatory and you can let the tofu marinate for 10 minutes, if you are short on time. Last night, I prepared the dish (for two, about 20 minutes, plus chopping…