Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
3d ago
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 is one of the cakes I bake for my Aald Harbour Hoose guests, and it’s always a favourite. All photographs by Misa Hay of Shetland Wool Adventures.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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The easiest cake recipe ever
What you’ll need t ..read more
Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
2w ago
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
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An alternative to a traditional roast turkey dinner
Ingredients for Turkey Wellington
How to make turkey Wellington
How to toast hazelnuts
What is a turkey butterfly?
Turkey Wellington with ..read more
Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
3w ago
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.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
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The Island of Whalsay
“What do folk on Whalsay eat?” I asked.
Marian Armitage’s Huffsie Recipe
Ingredients for Shetland huffsie
How to make huffsie – recipe instructions
M ..read more
Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
5M ago
A scramble up Helvellyn and Catstye Cam via Striding Edge and Swirral Edge, voted one of the most popular walks in the Lake District, England.
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
OS Explorer Map: OL5
Striding Edge
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Helvellyn
Glenridding
Mires Beck
Birkhouse Moor
Hole in the Wall
Red Tarn
Striding Edge
Helvellyn Summit
Swirral Edge
Catstye Cam
Greenside Mine
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
7M ago
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 and republished for Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary readers.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
8M ago
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 more!).
This recipe is adapted from the carrot cake with cream cheese frosting found in What to Bake and How to Bake It (2014) by Jane Hornby.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
10M ago
In this series of cookery lessons from BBC Maestro, Pierre Koffmann teaches the fundamentals of French cuisine through 24 of his best-loved recipes.
This post has been written in collaboration with BBC Maestro, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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Classic French Bistro Cookery Lessons
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
1y ago
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
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The easiest homemade crispy croutons recipe
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How to make homemade croutons
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What kind of bread do you use for croutons?
Do I need to trim the crusts off to make croutons?
Can I add flavourings to the croutons?
What else can I make with stale bread?
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
1y ago
The island of Fetlar, just five miles by two and a half miles wide, has 31 miles of explorable coastline, including 7 miles around Funzie Ness. Boasting more natural arches per mile than any other island in Shetland, there’s a dramatic scene around every corner.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
OS Explorer Map: 470
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Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
2y ago
The Clean Greens organic superfoods blend from Rheal makes it easy for you to get your daily super greens with just one spoonful. Designed to support immunity and digestive health, this tasty blend contains 8 superfoods rich in natural vitamins and minerals. Read on to find out more!
This blog post has been written in collaboration with Rheal Superfoods. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to do what I love: ride my bike and be the healthiest version of me that I can.
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