Get the latest Tradition recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/tradition The way we dine on Ne'erday (New Year's Day) in Scotland! We usually buy these from the butcher's - at least, from those who are still allowed to make their own pies on the premises. Bought pies usually come in the familiar foil dish we call an 'ashet', (from the French word 'assiette' for 'plate'), usually without pastry on the bottom, but just the meat and gravy topped with (usually) a puff pastry lid. The trouble is, you can't be sure what you're getting in terms of meat content. The only way to be sure is to make your own at home, using good-quality beef. It's all right to use ready-made pastry, if you haven't the time or inclination to make your own. Traditionally a Scottish steak pie contains only beef and gravy, but the pie police won't arrest you if you add mushrooms and/or kidney! But then it won't be Scottish! I've added some of these variations below. Heavily adapted from several recipes, notably those of Alastair Hendy and Delia Smith. http://www.grouprecipes.com/107969/neerday-steak-pie.html This attractive cake looks much more elaborate than it is. Throw it together quickly and be ready with some ice cream. http://www.grouprecipes.com/107856/pineapple-upside-down-cake.html This was a Christmas Eve tradition in my family. http://www.grouprecipes.com/107538/traditional-cheese-fondue.html This is Greek , traditinoal , authentic , winter dish , having its origen from the northern parts of Greece ( Macedonia and Thrace ) . Around the city of Florina , north-western Greece , white giant beans are extensively cultivated . These beans are concidered as being of the best quality , worldwide !! Very tasty , they boil quickly and they are used in many recipes !! As a brothy soup , together with pork , they are greatly enjoyed due to the extremely cold weather in winter !! Together with a slice of steaming home-made bread and a glass of fine white wine ( preferrably "amethystos " from the Lazaride's vineyards ) , this dish will tantalise your taste buds to paradise ... http://www.grouprecipes.com/107384/fasolada-me-chirino-bean-broth-with-pork.html An Italian classic super easy to prepare but very effective! http://www.grouprecipes.com/107368/tiramisu.html A Christmas tradition at our house. http://www.grouprecipes.com/106875/whipped-shortbread-cookies.html This is a traditional and old Scottish Oatcake recipe, not to be confused with the stuff they serve in the North of England. http://www.grouprecipes.com/106853/traditional-scottish-oatcakes-with-butter.html Super easy! This has been made originally by my mother and now me for every holiday dinner at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serve room temp or chilled as a great pass around appetizer (or late night snack). The photo shows immediately after removing from the oven. When cooled it will return to "just filled" height. http://www.grouprecipes.com/106636/ricotta-pie.html Clootie refers to the cloth that this fruit pudding is traditionally made in. Delicious served hot with jam and/or cream or custard or ice-cream. Leftovers can be fried in a wee bit of butter to re-heat. Normally served on Xmas day but still many Scots have this treat a few times a year. Many recipe variations exist, but whilst all roughly similar, they do taste very different. This recipe is from Ma Broon, a classic and now cult family cartoon series in Scotland, but the same as my family has been using for a long long time, we simply measured the quantities to be able to put into a recipe. http://www.grouprecipes.com/106174/traditional-scottish-clootie-dumpling.html A wonderful twist on the Green Bean Casserole. Perfect for the "step-up" of canned cream of mushroom soup http://www.grouprecipes.com/106152/superior-green-bean-casserole.html