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Shrimp Fettuccine with a Light Cream Sauce and Tomatoes
This shrimp fettuccine with a light tomato and cream sauce is perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
Scottish Drambuie Marmalade
Scottish Drambuie Marmalade is a fantastic twist on plain Seville orange marmalade.
11 Kumquat Recipes from Breakfast to Cocktails
Here are 11 kumquat recipes for you to use those tiny citrus fruits that most people just don't know what to do with! From breakfast to cocktails, there's something everyone will enjoy.
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting for Valentine's Day
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting are a special treat for Valentine's Day or another special occasion.
Perfect Vegan Doughnuts Made with Yeast (Vegan Donut Recipe)
Perfect vegan doughnuts are attainable! After perfecting regular doughnuts, the recipe can now be made vegan! No one will believe they're truly egg free and dairy free!
No Knead Bread: Unbelievably Easy, Incredibly Delicious!
This no-knead bread recipe by Jim Lahey will change your life, as it has mine.
Italian Style Potato and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Italian style potato and roasted red pepper salad is an incredibly tasty alternative to mayo potato salads which are popular here in the US.
Welsh Cakes for St. David's Day
Welsh Cakes are a smaller, but similar version of Scottish Girdle Scones.
Crispy (Leftover) Pasta
Crispy leftover pasta is proof that something can be better the next time around! A little olive oil and a nonstick pan are all you need.
Smoked Haddock Fish Cakes (Finnan Haddie and Potato Cakes)
Smoked haddock fish cakes are a fabulous way to add more seafood to your diet.
Italian Style Smoked Haddock Salad (Finnan Haddie Salad)
Italian style smoked haddock salad is an easy and excellent fish dish that's great for Lent.
Flower Cupcakes: Decorate to Celebrate!
Flower cupcakes in the form of carnations, camelliasa and hydrangeas really set the mood for spring! Lovely for bridal showers or many other occasions!
Grilled Mozzarella Cheese and Red Pepper Sandwiches, Two Ways
Grilled mozzarella cheese and red pepper sandwiches are "out of this world tasty"! Try them both ways, and tell me which is your favorite!
Spinach Soup Everyone Will Love!
This spinach soup recipe has become one of my family's favorites and I hope it will be for your family, too.
Pretty, Pastel Springtime Easter Cookies
These pretty, pastel springtime Easter cookies are almost too pretty to eat.
Homemade Candied Cherries (Glacé Cherries)
These homemade candied cherries (glacé cherries) are so much better than the ones you'll find at the store as they have no added chemicals.
Empire Biscuits (Classic Scottish Iced Cookies with Raspberry Jam)
Empire Biscuits are simply classic Scottish bakery fare.
Dried Citrus Zest (What to do With Citrus Rind/Citrus Peel)
Dried citrus zest is a perfect way to save citrus rind/peel.
Kumquat Cupcakes with Orange Glaze or Icing
If you’ve made my Sicilian Orange Cake, then you’ll know that these Kumquat Cupcakes are just as fabulous! Top with a glaze or icing.