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British Isle Cuisine
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Term | Definition |
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Hogmanay | New Year's in Scotland |
Toad in the Hole | A baked, thick batter poured over pieces of leftover meat |
Cawl | Hearty soup made from mutton, leeks and other vegetables |
Potatoes | Mainstay of Irish diet |
Finnan Haddie | Smoked haddock |
Fish and Chips | Deep-fried fish and French fries |
Soda Bread | Irish bread using soda instead of yeast |
Welsh Rabbit | Rich cheese sauce over toast |
Cock-A-Leekie | Scottish chicken stock and vegetable soup with prunes |
Steamed Pudding | Bread -like pudding steamed in a basin |
Crempog | Buttermilk cakes |
Corned Beef and Cabbage | Beef brisket and cooked cabbage |
Haggis | Oatmeal & sheep organ pudding stuffed in sheep stomach |
Bubble and Squeak | Cold cooked beef and potato dish |
Shepherd's Pie | Finely chopped meat and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and then baked |
Tea | Popular beverage AND also refers to a light meal |
Crumpets | Bread similar to the US English muffin |
Scones | A denser version of the American biscuit often served with tea |
Shortbread | Rich, buttery cookie |
Dundee Cake | Rich fruit cake sprinkled with almonds |
Blackbun | Fruitcake covered with pastry |
Colcannon | Mashed potatoes mixed with scallions, shredded cabbage and melted butter |
Barmbrack | A light fruitcake - a popular Irish cake |
Baps | Soft breakfast roll |
Tart | Type of pie usually made with shortbread crust filled with custard, garnished with fruit |