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Burns Night Supper! Classic Haggis
Haggis…Serve up a Scottish supper to remember the essential Haggis, Clapshot & Whiskey Sauce! Celtic Canada shares a favourite dish… Ingredients 500g Haggis Clapshot 500g floury spuds, peeled, chopped 500g yellow turnip or Rutabagas as we know in Canada, peeled, chopped 50g butter 75ml double cream Salt & pepper 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives Whiskey Sauce […]
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Christmas Vegetables
Perfect Roast Potatoes The most important thing to remember for perfect potatoes is not to roast them too long in advance as they lose their crunch if you keep them waiting. Start by par-boiling the peeled potatoes for 6-8 minutes. Drain well and leave to dry out in the saucepan for a few minutes. Heat the […]
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Honey Glazed Ham
Delicious anytime of the year. Any leftovers can be used in sandwiches or salads or in an omelette 20 people 3 h 30 min Place the ham, vegetables, peppercorns and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Place a lid on the pan, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for […]
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Cranberry Sauce
A must have to compliment your Christmas Feast! Simmer the lot together for 5-10 minutes – now if you wish you could add a drop or two of brandy!
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Neven’s Golden Crunch Roast Potatoes
Create the perfect Roast Potatoes this Christmas with Nevens Golden Crunch Roast Potato recipe. 8-10 people Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F/gas mark 5). Wash and peel the potatoes, reserving the peel. Cut the potatoes in half or into quarters, depending on their size. Put them in a large pan of salted boiling water along with […]
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MacNean Frangipane Mince Pies
A favourite for sure! For the pastry: For the frangipane: If you want to make these delicious mince pies in advance complete to the end of stage 4 up to 3 days ahead. Refresh in a moderate oven at 180C (350F), Gas Mark 4 for 8-10 minutes, then glaze. Freeze the mince pies at the end […]
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Roast Turkey with Thyme and Onion Stuffing
A traditional recipe that is hard to beat! 12-14 people 3 h 30 min Ingredients Stuffing To make the stuffing: Place the bread, parsley, thyme and onion in a food processor. Process until you have fine breadcrumbs and the onion is finely chopped. Remove to a bowl, season and mix in the butter. To stuff the turkey: Losen the […]
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MacNean Plum Pudding with Almond Custard
Nothing like it to finish off the feast! Auntie Maureen’s Plum Pudding 50g (2oz) plain flour½ tsp ground mixed spice¼ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp ground cloves175g (6oz) fresh white breadcrumbs175g (6oz) light muscovado sugar175g (6oz) raisins50g (2oz) currants225g (8oz) sultanas50g (2oz) candied mixed peel50g (2oz) blanched almonds, chopped½ apple, grated (core discarded)½ small carrot, gratedfinely […]
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Zesty Lemon Posset
Posset Ingredients2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream2 lemons (5 tablespoon plus zest)2/3 cup fine granulated sugar Garnish Ingredients8 blackberries/raspberries (for garnish)Edible flower petals (optional) Directions 1. Finely grate the zest of lemons and then juice.2. In a small saucepan heat the cream, sugar and lemon zest to a gentle boil stirring for 8–12 minutes until […]
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Southern Summer Solstice Salad
Salad Ingredients1 pound of peaches (peeled and sliced in wedges)1 pound heirloom tomatoes (cut into 1-inch chunks)1 cucumber (skin removed, halved lengthwise and sliced)1 pound watermelon (skin remove and sliced in cubes)12 basil leaves (torn)4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled) Dressing Ingredients2 tablespoons lemon juice with zest of one lemon1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1/3 cup of […]