
Burns Night recipes
Take your tastebuds on a Highland fling with classic Burns Night dishes including haggis, neeps and tatties and cranachan, plus other Scottish-inspired dishes.
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Cullen skink
Simmer haddock, potatoes, milk, onion and parsley to make this comforting soup. Serve with crusty bread for a filling lunch or supper
Venison stew
Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness – try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay
Pork with black pudding & roasted rhubarb
A great dinner party dish that can be prepared 24 hours ahead, leaving just the sauce to prepare on the day
Highland beef with pickled walnuts & puff pastry tops
A rich beef stew that gets better the longer it's kept. The pickled walnuts add a tangy touch. Make up to three days ahead
Haggis, neeps & tatties
Enjoy a traditional Scottish meal of haggis, neeps and tatties – it's perfect for any Hogmanay celebrations, First footing, Burns Night dinner or simply when you fancy something comforting.
Dundee cake
A famous traditional Scottish fruitcake with cherries, sultanas and almonds, and a sweet glaze
Buttered leeks
A Scottish favourite, this is one of the best ways to cook leeks – slowly and gently in their own juice
Raspberry cranachan trifle
A twist on the Scottish classic, with crunchy flapjack-style toasted oats
Shortbread recipe
Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios
Neeps & tatties soup
Enjoy a taste of Scotland in our warming soup made with swede, potato and haggis topping. It's Burns Night in a bowl
Rumbledethumps
Make a traditional Scottish dish using potato and cabbage. Use leftover boiled potatoes and cooked cabbage rather than cooking from scratch, if you like
Cranachan
Sweet summer raspberries folded into cream flavoured with honey, whisky and toasted oatmeal - what could be more delicious?
Neeps & tatties
'Neeps' are better known as swedes, the traditional Scottish accompaniment to haggis. An ideal dish for Hogmanay celebrations, First footing, or a Burns Night supper.
Vegan haggis
Celebrate Burns Night properly with this delicious veggie haggis filled with lentils, mushrooms and seasoning. Serve with golden neeps and tatties
Clootie dumpling
This traditional steamed Scottish pudding is made with dried fruit and spices. Enjoy on Burns night with a wee dram and custard or ice cream to serve
Balmoral chicken
Make a traditional Scottish dish, named after Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire. Enjoy with our recipes for potato cakes, whisky sauce and pan-roasted kale
Parsley potato cakes
Enjoy these herby potato cakes with our Balmoral chicken, whisky sauce and pan-roasted kale for a perfect Burns Night menu in January
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Assemble these just before guests arrive and keep chilled. It's a wonderful Scottish dessert to celebrate Burns Night in January
Whisky sauce
Pair this sauce alongside our Balmoral chicken, pan-roasted kale and parsley potato cakes for a Scottish-themed menu – it's ideal to celebrate Burns Night
Pan-roasted kale with lemon
Pair this pan-roasted kale side with your favourite mains. It's the perfect partner to our Burns Night Balmoral chicken, whiskey sauce and potato cakes
Haggis potato cakes
Swap traditional neeps and tatties on Burns Night (25 January) for these crispy haggis cakes. Make them with just five ingredients for supper or brunch
Potato cakes
Serve these versatile savoury bites with sausages, or make them the star of the show with soured cream and a scattering of spring onions
Scottish stovies
Try our version of Scottish stovies for a twist on the traditional Scottish stew. Adapt it with leftover roast meat and serve with oatcakes or crusty bread
Easy chicken & leek pot pies
Make these creamy, cheesy chicken and leek pot pies ahead and freeze them, ready for those cold winter nights when you don’t feel like cooking





























