Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
This delicious Saint Agur and walnut butter is perfect served with grilled flatiron steak, plus there’s enough to keep in the freezer for another day. Recipe created by Saint Agur chefs for Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary. I confess blue cheese has never been on the top of my list of cheese I like to eat. In …
Warm up with a comforting slow cooker oxtail soup. This rich and delicious Autumnal dish features tender oxtail, heritage rainbow carrots, and a hearty oatmeal stout broth. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 8 hours Difficulty: Easy It’s officially Autumn up here in Shetland, with the days growing noticeably colder, shorter and windier. Our diet …
Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a deliciously quick & easy midweek dinner recipe. The original recipe comes from the home economics department in the Anderson High School, Shetland Islands and was demonstrated on stage by my teenage son at the Shetland Food Fair. I was tidying up the kitchen the other day, organizing …
My grandmother’s tried and tested sweet & sour meatballs recipe; a family favourite and super quick and easy to make too. Leftovers freeze very well, and this recipe can be batch-cooked. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: Easy Nostalgic recipes You know those meals that take you right back to your childhood? …
In collaboration with Aruba Tourism. Succulent pieces of stewed beef swimming in a spiced creole sauce with prunes, cashews, and olives all smothered with Dutch cheese. What more could one ask for on these bitterly cold Winter evenings? This is the ultimate bowl of Dutch Caribbean-inspired comfort food.
Celebrating 180 years with P&O Ferries. The Shetland Islands are a remote island archipelago in the North Sea, 200 miles, as the crow flies, from the Scottish city of Aberdeen. Between 1971 and 2002 P&O Ferries (known then as P&O Scottish Ferries) ran a lifeline service between Aberdeen and Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. This …
The ultimate bowlful of comfort-food pasta and meatballs! A bowlful of spaghetti and meatballs has to be one of the ultimate comfort foods, no? The only thing better, I think, is a plate of linguine and meatballs. I prefer the thick ribbons of linguine over spaghetti to hold the rich tomato sauce in this recipe, …
In collaboration with Simply Beef & Lamb. The Korean New Year, also known as Wondon, falls on the 28th of January this year. The start of the lunar new year coincides with the second new moon after the winter solstice, and it is a time of family celebration and ritual with traditional dishes being served. …
In collaboration with Simply Beef & Lamb. This time of year all I want to do is sit curled up on the couch with my favourite patchwork blanket, candles lit, fireplace belting out heat, and spend time with my family. The Shetland Islands, where I live, lie at the same latitude as the southern tip …
Courgetti Bolognese is a healthy twist on the classic Italian dish, replacing traditional pasta with spiralized zucchini, also known as ‘courgetti’ or ‘zoodles.’ This dish combines the rich, savoury flavours of conventional meat bolognese sauce with courgette/zucchini noodles’ light and fresh texture. It’s a low-carb, gluten-free option perfect for those looking to enjoy a hearty …
This beef lasagne recipe with smoked cheddar cheese sauce is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian dish. Instead of the usual béchamel sauce, this version incorporates a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, adding a rich and tangy flavour to the layers of pasta and meat and tomato sauce. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 2 …
Prepare for a flavour explosion with our cheddar-stuffed beef burgers made with lean beef mince and deliciously melty smoked cheddar. Topped with mouthwatering caramelized balsamic red onions, this burger will be sure to impress. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy I’m not going to lie. I think this is the best …
Envision a hearty beef goulash, where succulent beef chunks blend with aromatic sweet paprika and caraway seeds, creating a rustic and satisfying stew. As it simmers, the delicious aroma fills your home, promising warmth and comfort with every spoonful, perfect for those cosy nights in. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy …
I am a meat eater and I am not afraid to admit it. The media is filled with horror stories of animals being loaded, terrified and ill-treated, onto trucks and hurried through the abattoir process to meet targets. Animals are dying in crates before even making their destination, and lets not even begin to talk …
a nostalgic take on the classic mince & tatties recipe When I was a child my mother used to serve us children mince and tatties for dinner and it was the best thing ever! The recipe included regular beef mince (or hamburger as it was called when I grew up in Canada) fried up with an …
Looking for a family-friendly meatloaf recipe? This delicious, moist Italian-style meatloaf is stuffed with spinach and mozzarella cheese. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy Meatloaf isn’t particularly pretty, is it? There’s no way to possibly photograph meatloaf to make it look like an enticing, appetising food, but I have to say, …
When I was growing up one of my favourite dishes was something my called “Goulash”. This Americanised version of the traditional Hungarian dish was simple, involving elbow macaroni, browned beef mince and a tin of tomato soup.
This simple but flavoursome slow cooker rolled brisket with red wine and thyme recipe was my first ever commissioned recipe post, and for years, it was the most popular recipe on my blog. It’s got sentimental value. This post was originally published in 2014 in collaboration with Lea & Perrins for the grand sum of …
I’m not a very big fan of leftovers. With so many wonderful recipes out there to try the thought of eating the same old thing three days in a row really doesn’t appeal to me.
While browsing through my local wholefoods shop yesterday I noticed, packaged in a handy grinder, a Seaweed Sprinkle, sustainably produced from local seaweed by Böd Ayre Seaweed Products.
