These Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies are a rich and buttery cookie with a bright hint of lemon with nutty undertones of poppy seeds. If you’re a shortbread fan, you will absolutely love these simple cookies for snacking or teatime.
Shortbread Tea Cookies with Lemon Curd, topped with fresh blueberries, are tiny bites of perfection. Petit and perfectly sized for afternoon tea, they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And best of all, they are easy to make ahead for teatime treats. When stored properly, the shortbread cookies keep for up to one week in the refrigerator or…
These easy Lemon Bars with Zested Shortbread Crust are a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. The lemon curd-like filling is creamy and smooth, tasting like sunshine in every bite. The zested shortbread crust is simply irresistible. Here’s the best news of all. They’re super simple to whip together using only 5 ingredients. And… they…
Buckingham Palace Shortbread Cookies are a recipe from Royal pastry chef John Higgins that’s perfect for Christmas cookies or afternoon tea. Queen Elizabeth is known for her love of afternoon tea. In fact, we wrote about the Queen’s favorite tea recipes. She is also known for her love of shortbread cookies. This recipe is reputed…
The Christmas cookie tray isn’t complete without a Classic Scottish Shortbread cookie. A simple and even “humble” biscuit can be the purest form of classic sweetness. Classic Scottish Shortbread is a staple in our home during the holidays. It’s always on the top of my teenage son’s Christmas cookie wish list. Scottish Shortbread History Once…
This deliciously easy Scottish Millionaires Shortbread recipe is a new addition to my holiday baking. It’s a triple-decker combo of buttery shortbread, a sweet caramel made with sweetened condensed milk, and decadent chocolate. It’s already a favorite!
This Lemon Tart with Shortbread Crust is a simple and incredibly easy dessert for brunch or afternoon tea. Or when you’re craving that indescribably delicious taste of citrus. Infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice, it’s creamy and lush and simply sweetened. Similar to lemon tarts served in Scotland and all over Britain, this is a…
This recipe for easy, buttery Irish Shortbread with Lemon and Currants is an incredibly delicious variation on tradition. It’s easy to make, keeps well, and is just plain pretty! So what makes this an Irish Shortbread recipe? While shortbread cookies are most often associated with Scotland (this is how to make traditional Scottish Shortbread), similar shortbread…
Celebrate spring with Lemon Cut Out Sugar Cookies; delicious, buttery, sunny and bright with lemon flavor, and easy to make in any shape.
A Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea is a lovely way to gather friends, young love, or lasting relationships. Celebrate the holiday with those you love over fragrant cups of tea and simple finger foods. We’ve gathered beautiful yet simple table setting ideas and easy, delicious recipes. Following, you will find simple, festive recipes and tablesettings to…
This easy Valentine’s Day Dessert Board is a fun way to treat friends and family with all things heart-shaped and filled with love. Packed with treats for all from simple store-bought goodies to homemade Valentine’s Day desserts, it takes minutes to make and is perfect for a festive holiday.
This simple Raspberry Christmas Trifle Recipe is an easy to make layered dessert of fresh raspberries, ladyfingers, and a heavenly pastry cream. It’s a festive, traditional style British Christmas dessert that takes minutes to make, plus chilling time.
