Chocolate Truffles with Whisky and Ginger Many of us like to make some sweet treats for Christmas gifts, and this recipe uses two Scottish staples, Whisky and Shortbread, so it is a favourite at our Inverness B&B. I use home

Christmas Cake I’m posting this recipe in November, because this cake is best made well in advance, kept wrapped in foil in an airtight container, and “fed” with a tablespoon of brandy once a week until you are ready to

Bakewell Cake This is a deliciously moist almond cake made with blackberries – I’ve told you before how well blackberries grow in Scotland, so that’s probably why I love this cake so much to use up this seasons’ fruit. The

Bourbon Pecan Brownies Sometimes you just don’t know where a great recipe will come to your attention. I found this one browsing through a promotional magazine in our local Royal Bank of Scotland! All credit for the recipe goes to

Cherry Buttermilk Scones I honestly can’t remember where I found this recipe,  but now I make it all the time. These are really great scones, and the buttermilk just adds something extra. I haven’t had one single batch not rise