Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
Green beans almondine (amandine) is a classic French dish of green beans with almonds. Almondine is a culinary term for an almond garnish. This dish pairs very well with beef bourguignon and creamy mashed potatoes and is one of my guests’ favourite recipes at the Aald Harbour Hoose. It’s a green bean recipe for people …
Discover this delicious vegan twist on the classic mushroom bourguignon recipe, created as a vegan option for my Aald Harbour Hoose dinner guests. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy I must admit the vegan recipe offering on my website is decidedly lacking. I’m not a vegan; it’s not how I eat. …
Elevate your brunch with a humble bacon jam with cheddar omelette, a culinary masterpiece that requires little more than a few simple ingredients and a dash of flair. Serve with a glass of Barefoot California Merlot. This is a sponsored recipe post made in collaboration with Barefoot Wines. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed …
This traditional French yoghurt cake recipe is one of the easiest cakes to make, so much so that it’s often one of the first cake recipes French children learn how to make. This cake is light with a gorgeous crumb, and the lemon drizzle finish makes for a moist, zesty, lemony tea-time treat. This recipe …
This festive season, why not impress your dinner guests with a showstopping Turkey Wellington recipe? This recipe features a perfectly moist butterfly turkey breast wrapped in pork sausage stuffing flavoured with cranberries and toasted hazelnuts; all encased in a crispy, golden, mouthwatering puff pastry. Prep Time: 1 hour Cooking Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Moderate An …
Huffsie (or hufsi) is a traditional Shetland tea loaf that originated on the island of Whalsay. The recipe I use is made with tea-soaked dried mixed fruit, brown sugar, and treacle, but there are many variations. Served ‘klined’ (Shetland dialect for ‘spread’) with butter, it’s a delicious teatime treat whether on land or at sea. …
MSC-certified sustainable king scallops and langoustines are the stars in this simple yet incredibly flavoursome recipe from Daniel Okroj, the head chef of the Busta House Hotel in Shetland. This article and recipe were originally published in 2014 in the online magazine Fish on Fridays, which no longer exists. In 2023, the article was updated …
This light and fluffy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting recipe is delicious, straightforward to make and keeps fresh for five days in the refrigerator. It has become a firm favourite with my walking tour guests at the Aald Harbour Hoose in Lerwick, Shetland (What? Where? Walking tour guests?! Subscribe to my newsletter to learn …
Transform leftover stale bread into crispy, buttery croutons to top your favourite soup or salad. All you need is a few simple ingredients and half an hour of your time. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 – 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy The easiest homemade crispy croutons recipe I don’t know about you, but I …
Oven-roasted chorizo meatballs, made with homemade chorizo sausage and leftover roast pork, combined with rich homemade slow-cooked chicken stock, dirty carrots, celery, local potatoes, Shetland kale and lashings of cream make for a perfect winter chowder. Best eaten outdoors. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Moderate Leftovers: another (wo)man’s treasure One of …
In this cauliflower cheese soup, cauliflower and garlic are roasted before being combined with potato, chicken stock, herbs and The Laughing Cow light creamy spreadable cheese for a lighter winter warmer without compromising on flavour. This recipe post has been sponsored by The Laughing Cow. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. …
Your favourite pasta sauce brand, Dolmio, recently launched a new Dolmio 7 vegetables pasta sauce range. This sauce is your shortcut to flavour helping you create a quick tasty meal that has authentic Mediterranean flavours. Plus, there’s 2 of your 5-a-day in every serving! This recipe post, ready in under 15 minutes, has been written …
In this eggless birthday cake, three layers of vanilla sponge cake are infused with thyme syrup before being sandwiched together with a decadent strawberry cream cheese frosting. A not-too-sweet, visually striking birthday cake for a 70th birthday celebration. A 70th birthday cake for a man The challenge: to create a visually impressive, tasty, subtly indulgent …
This is one for you orange-pineapple ice cream fans! With just four ingredients, this effortless, no-churn ice cream recipe features the subtly complex aromatics of ANGOSTURA® orange bitters paired with the tropical flavour of crushed pineapple. This post was originally written in collaboration with ANGOSTURA® bitters, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. …
Featuring the rich, floral, nutty cocoa notes of ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters, the caramel-toffee flavour of demerara sugar and packing a flavoursome espresso punch, this coffee ice cream, a dessert adaptation of the Café Trinidad cocktail by ANGOSTURA® bitters, is certainly one for the coffee fans. This recipe was created in collaboration with ANGOSTURA® bitters, but …
With only six ingredients, this roasted strawberry and ANGOSTURA® orange bitters ice cream recipe features the incredible flavour of sweet roasted strawberries paired with the subtly complex aromatics of ANGOSTURA® orange bitters. This post was originally written in collaboration with ANGOSTURA® bitters, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for supporting …
This delicious, boozy, old-fashioned bourbon and orange bitters ice cream recipe will give your summer dessert a sophisticated twist. This rich, creamy ice cream features the subtly complex aromatics of ANGOSTURA® orange bitters, while ripples of bourbon and orange pack a flavoursome punch. This recipe was originally created in collaboration with ANGOSTURA® bitters, but all …
In this recipe, local, organic Shetland lamb shoulder is rubbed in a blend of Moroccan spices before being seared and slow-cooked with tomatoes, chickpeas and apricots until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender. Includes both oven and slow-cooker recipe instructions. This recipe was originally published in January 2012 and was republished with new photos and information …
Are insects the future for global human protein needs? With 69 grams of protein per 100 grams of whole cricket, cricket protein is not to be ignored. This crunchy cricket granola recipe features whole, dried crickets, rolled oats, honey, sunflower seeds and dried fruit. Is insect protein the way of the future? Humans need protein …
In this classic takeaway-style sweet n’ sour pork stir fry recipe, crispy twice-cooked pork shoulder strips are coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple chunks, sweet bell peppers and onions. Originally published in May 2014. Updated and republished with new images and information in May 2021. This recipe is suitable for gluten-free …
