For more than two hundred years, people have been getting together in January in memory of Robert Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire and Scotland's favourite son. These get-togethers are in the form of a dinner, or supper, around the time of Burn's birthday on 25 January. … [Read more...] about Burns Night Supper
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Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Lentils were a midlife discovery for me, something like a midlife crisis. Yes, they're an essential source of inexpensive protein with dietary fibre, folate, vitamin B1 and packed with iron. They're also pretty tasteless. Combined with sweet potatoes and a few … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Wonton Soup
Someone told me that 'won ton' means swallowing a cloud. Perhaps it does. And perhaps the wontons floating in this soup resemble clouds. You make wontons by spreading a square wrapper flat in the palm of your hand, putting a small amount of filling in the centre, … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Carrot Soup with Orange and Mint
A Meal for One A really simple soup to make with ready-made vegetable stock. You can use any stock, or make your own home made vegetable stock Carrot Soup with Orange and Mint Ingredients 500ml vegetable stock 1 large carrot, diced 1/2 onion 1 clove of … [Read more...] about Carrot Soup with Orange and Mint
Pho Ga
If you want to make an authentic Vietnamese pho, you're looking at a long time in the kitchen. You will need to cook meat, and bone, in broth for up to 3 hours. After you've prepared everything else the time can run to 4 or 5 hours total. Don't want to spend that … [Read more...] about Pho Ga
Leek and Potato Soup
The popular potato soup emerges every Autumn. Warming on those cooler evenings, serve with crusty bread for a full meal. It's handy for St Patrick's Day too. Leek and Potato Soup Ingredients 50g Butter 450g Leeks 700g Potatoes 900ml Vegetable Stock 1 … [Read more...] about Leek and Potato Soup