Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
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 …
In collaboration with Lamb. Tasty, Easy, Fun. Winter is most definitely here in Shetland. We had a really mild October; an unseasonably warm month with plenty of sunshine. I’m pretty sure there was more sun in October than there was through the whole summer! All of a sudden, it felt, we were hit by an …
In collaboration with British Sausage Week. I make no pains to hide the fact I am a meat eater. I love meat, but only good, proper, quality meat that has been locally reared to a high standard, and treated well right until it gets to my fork. This week (from the 31st October – 6th …
A homemade donair recipe for all you homesick Nova Scotians out there. I am a long ways away from Pizza Corner. Pizza Corner, for those of you who haven’t had the privilege of experiencing it, is a downtown city corner in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the east coast of Canada. There’s a ritual that happens …
A #MiniRoast recipe in collaboration with Simply Beef & Lamb. Lamb is something I never tried until I moved to the UK. For some reason lamb just wasn’t part of our rural Canadian diet, in fact, we rarely saw fields of sheep – cattle, yes, but not sheep. Now, lamb is a regular part of …
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 …
Lamb mince makes delicious kofta (meatballs) that can be added to any curry sauce. This meatball curry is so tasty and perfect for a special meal or a weekend treat, and despite the long list of ingredients, it is easy to make and relatively inexpensive, too. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: …
Beets, red wine, and juniper join venison, onions, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes to make a rich, satisfying stew. The recipe is reproduced, with permission, from Outlander Kitchen—the Official Outlander Companion Cookbook. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty: Easy The Outlander book series Hands up, who else sobbed their way through the Outlander Series …
Boulets à la Liégeoise are a traditional Belgium meatball recipe made with a mixture of pork and beef mince cooked in a delicious sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Moderate A Belgian holiday It feels like an absolute age since I have cooked anything properly. It’s been nearly a month since …
Elevate your grilling game with our homemade five-spice BBQ sauce. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, savoury, and spicy. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy Regular readers will know that I am currently training for an epic 250 mile mountain bike cycle through the highlands of Scotland this summer (note – …
. Jerk marinade, one of the Caribbean’s most popular flavours, combines delicious herbs and spices with the prominent flavour of allspice berries. The heat of the spice mixture, the succulence of the slow-cooked pulled pork, and the salty watermelon cubes of this jerk pulled pork and watermelon salad make a well-matched flavour combination. Prep Time: …
Discover the secret to perfectly tender and flavourful BBQ ribs: sous vide cooking for 48 hours. Get the recipe now! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 48 hours Difficulty: Moderate BBQ sous vide ribs offer a tender and flavourful experience by combining the precision of sous vide cooking with the smoky, rich taste of barbecue. …
In collaboration with Schwartz. That’s a recipe title and a half, isn’t it! I’m not going to lie. I actually think this is the best burger recipe I have ever, ever created. Ever. And I’ve made a lot of burgers in my time. I believe a decent beef burger starts with a good quality beef …
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 …
In collaboration with The White Company. It’s this time of year when I start clearing out the contents of my freezer. The worst of the gales is over (although there will be a few more to come!) and so the worst of the winter ferry transport disruptions to my remote North Sea island home are …
In collaboration with Merchant Gourmet #EatWellLiveWell. “Shetland to avoid scurvy epidemic as boat brings fruit and veg”, reads the latest headline from Shetland’s spoof news website, Da Bonxie. They’re not kidding. After a spell of poor weather and cancelled ferry sailings, it’s been slim pickings in the fresh fruit and veg departments at our local …
We spent last Friday and Saturday confined indoors due to Storm Abigail, the first UK storm to be named under the Met Office’s Name Our Storms project. Schools were cancelled on the Friday because the risk of the high winds blowing the school buses over, and so duvet days were had with much lounging and …
In collaboration with Veetee Rice. I love home cooking, I really do. I enjoy the whole chopping, preparing and assembling process which results in a nice, tasty home cooked meal for the family, but time isn’t always on my side. Sometimes, at the end of a long, busy day ferrying children to clubs and events, …
The third, and final, post in my Paris series. The morning of my last day in Paris dawned bright and clear. I walked what had become a very familiar route over the last four days along the Esplanade de Villes into the city centre, enjoying the tranquility and the golden glow of the early morning. …
