Heiland Lads & Lassies
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Recipes
A taste of Scotland!
Every month we will share a new Scottish recipe and they history behind it.
Traditional Haggis
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish with roots dating back to medieval times. Originally, it was a practical way to use every part of a sheep, including the heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with oats, onions, and spices, then encased in the animal's stomach and boiled. It became a staple of Scottish cuisine, especially associated with Burns Night, celebrated on January 25th in honor of poet Robert Burns, who wrote a famous poem, "Address to a Haggis." Over the centuries, haggis has evolved, with modern versions often using synthetic casings, but it remains a symbol of Scottish culinary heritage.
Forfar Bridies
A bridie or Forfar bridie is a Scottish meat pasty that originates from Forfar, Scotland. Bridie. It is a Scottish version of a cornish pastie. Local stories claim the 'Forfar Bridie' originated from one Margaret Bridie of Glamis who sold these meat pasties at the Buttermarket at Forfar in the eighteenth century. Recent genealogical research shows that there was a Margaret Bridie who lived in the first part of the eighteenth century in Glamis.
Scottish Shortbread
Scottish shortbread is a traditional biscuit (cookie) with origins dating back to medieval Scotland. Its roots are believed to trace back to the 12th century, where it evolved from medieval "biscuit bread," a type of twice-baked bread. By the 16th century, it became a rich, buttery treat, typically made with just three key ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. Shortbread was often baked for special occasions, such as Christmas and Hogmanay, and later gained popularity across the world. Its simple yet delicious flavor has made it a lasting symbol of Scottish baking heritage.