(WJBK) -- Try these old Scottish recipes at MacPhee's Restaurant and Lounge, 650 South Ortonville Road in Ortonville.
Learn more about the Scottish American Society of Michigan's 4th annual Robert Burns Supper by visiting www.scotsofmichigan.com.
Clapshot Recipe courtesy of Walt & Jo Ann Schirmacher
Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, cooked and mashed 1 pound turnips, cooked and mashed Chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste 2 ounces butter (½ stick) or bacon drippings
Instructions: Melt the butter in a large saucepan (or heat the drippings). In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot cooked mashed potatoes and turnips. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the chives. Now add the potato-turnip mixture to the melted butter and stir to combine thoroughly, reheating gently over medium-high heat.
(Makes about 6 servings)
Mashed Rutabagas and potatoes supreme Recipe courtesy of Jean Dohanyos (Ramsay)
Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and chopped rutabagas 3 cups peeled and chopped potatoes 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cube of chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped Pepper to taste 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions: Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the rutabagas and potatoes and set aside. Dissolve the bouillon cube in two cups of boiling water, and pour over the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Drain and mash them. Add the chopped onions and pepper to taste with grated cheese if you like. Beat until fluffy and then serve.
Shortbread Recipe Recipe courtesy of Ackroyd's Bakery.
Preparation: Thoroughly cream sugar and butter. Add 4 cups of the flour and mix thoroughly. Turn out onto a surface floured with remaining 1/2 cup of flour. Knead dough until it cracks on surface. Roll out 1/4-inch thick and cut out with cutters. Prick cookies with fork tines and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 275° for about 45 to 55 minutes, or until lightly browned. Makes about 2 dozen shortbread cookies.
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