Scottish thanksgiving recipes

An alternative to the typical holiday stuffing.

A Scottish Bridie is simple hand-held meat pie made in a horseshoe shape. It usually contains beef, and sometimes onion, and a few various seasonings. Forfar Bridies are named after the town of Forfar, in Angus, where it’s said a baker called Mr Jolly invented them around the late 19th century in Back Wynd, which is now known as Queen Street (story as told in The Scots Kitchen).

If you are a bread lover like everyone in my family, these super easy flour baps or buns, as we call them, are relatively simple to make and will save you money in your grocery budget, not to mention the freshness factor.

These flavourful Irish Stew Meatballs are always a hit! Make more than you think you'll need! As is, the recipe makes gluten free Irish stew meatballs - feel free to use regular crackers if you don't need them gluten-free!

From hearty stews to lighter fare, these savory Scottish recipes are traditional comfort dishes that are incredibly flavorful.

Scottish desserts are one of the highlights of my country's many top features. Get my best, traditional recipes here!

Unforgettably flaky, tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s punctuated with sweet currants and laced with a wonderful hint of mace, these Welsh cakes are simply irresistible!

Flies' Graveyard, Flies' Cemetery, Scottish Fruit Slice, Scottish Fruit Square - Whatever you want to call it, it's an easy and delicious Scottish recipe to try!