Best Scottish Shortbread
Let this Scottish shortbread recipe be the only one you need for irresistibly buttery treats to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.
Let this Scottish shortbread recipe be the only one you need for irresistibly buttery treats to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.
Orange rind and almonds add a touch of elegance to these little cookies.
This winning dessert from the Blomidon Inn in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley celebrates one of the region's chief products: apples. Wedges are served with whipped cream and toasted sliced almonds. (From "Fruit Divine" in the November 2005 issue of Canadian Living Magazine.)
This soda-leavened bread makes a dense, slightly crumbly loaf with a rich nutty flavour. Slather with Smoked Mackerel Pate (link below) or serve with butter, smoked salmon and a sprinkle of chives.
These beautiful cookies make for an elegant holiday gift. Bake them in small batches, keeping a watchful eye so they don't brown too quickly. To achieve the delicate curved shape, drape the cookies over a rolling pin while still warm.
Each layer of these bars is a delicious treat on its own; together, they become the star of any goodie tray. To make them gluten-free, be sure to use oat flour that's labelled as such. If you choose not to use pasteurized egg whites, whisk a fresh egg white until frothy and measure out one tablespoon.
You can fill the thumbprint in these cookies with other jams, too. Or before baking, press an unblanched almond into the cookie instead of making an indentation.
Think of this as a great flatbread pizza. It makes a lovely brunch or light dinner. Or cut into squares and serve as appetizers. You could use hot smoked salmon or trout instead of cold smoked. A sprinkling of drained capers is a nice addition.
A dollop of red cherry jam makes these buttery shortbread cookies perfect for the holidays. Pistachios deliver a pleasing outer crunch.
