Burns Night recipes

Make this classic Scottish chicken and leek soup for the perfect winter warmer. Prunes add a sweet contrast to the rich savoury broth

A famous traditional Scottish fruitcake with cherries, sultanas and almonds, and a sweet glaze

Serve this Scottish classic with plenty of butter. If you have any leftover, toast it for breakfast or use for a bread & butter pudding

This thick and boozy toffee sauce can be put into jars and given as a gift, or serve a dollop with warming desserts

A rich beef stew that gets better the longer it's kept. The pickled walnuts add a tangy touch. Make up to three days ahead

Tailor this mash-topped stew to suit whatever game is in season - add more matured meat if you like a strong game flavour

'Skirlie' is a Scottish word for toasted oatmeal, which gives a crunchy texture to mashed potato - try this as a side dish at your Hogmanay celebration

Give the classic whiskey sour a festive spin using cranberry juice. Garnish with frozen cranberries, if you have them, for an extra-Christmassy touch

A wonderful Scottish pudding based loosely on the traditional trifle, with the added twist of a layer of baked custard

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

A light lunch or chunky winter starter, all cooked in one pan. Try it with sausages instead of black pudding if you prefer

A great dinner party dish that can be prepared 24 hours ahead, leaving just the sauce to prepare on the day

A light and colourful starter using Scottish salmon with an aromatic heather honey dressing

Langoustines, or Dublin Bay prawns, make a great starter. You can make this ahead for a fuss-free seafood feast

The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

A Scottish favourite, this is one of the best ways to cook leeks – slowly and gently in their own juice

Keep smoked haddock fillets and sweetcorn in the freezer, and add a few storecupboard staples for this tasty chowder

Venison benefits from long, slow cooking, and this Scottish dish develops a beautifully earthy sweetness – try it as an alternative to turkey, or for Hogmanay

Add a kick to a classic. Marmalade lovers won't be able to resist