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British Isle Cuisine
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |