Four Scottish-inspired recipes

Step into Scotland without the plane ride, thanks to these recipes. Chef Coinneach MacLeod shares four Hebridean-inspired dishes to enjoy at home. 

Cock-a-leekie pie

Take the classic flavours of a cock-a-leekie soup –leek, chicken, and prunes – and slow cook them to create this warming and delicious pie. Serve with mashed potato and veggies. 

Hot toddy bundt cake

Nothing beats a soothing mug of hot toddy on a winter’s evening – and that inspired me to take those wonderful flavours of honey, lemon, and whisky, and combine them into this beautiful Hot Toddy Bundt Cake. A slice of this will definitely ward off those winter blues!

Empire cookies

These melt-in-the-mouth shortbread biscuits are traditionally sandwiched with raspberry jam and topped with thick icing.

Lemon curd cocktail

The lemon curd adds creaminess to this sweet and tangy gin cocktail, which will be a perfect accompaniment to an afternoon tea or as a welcome drink for friends.