Celebrating Burns Night with Gluten Free Haggis

Burns Night wouldn't be the same without haggis, neeps and tatties. And if you follow a gluten free diet, enjoy the celebrations with Macsween's delicious gluten free haggis option. Packed full of flavour including specially-sourced gluten free oats, it is an excellent alternative, and just as tasty as the traditional dish. What is gluten free … Continue reading Celebrating Burns Night with Gluten Free Haggis

Simple haggis recipes when celebrating Burns Night for the first time

Every year on or around January 25th, Scots and their friends sit down to a Burns Night Supper honouring the poet Rabbie Burns. At these suppers, revellers traditionally eat a chieftain haggis, recite lines of Burns poetry, drink drams of whisky, and generally have a good time. But there are always some at these events who … Continue reading Simple haggis recipes when celebrating Burns Night for the first time

Vegan Haggis, Neeps and Tatties

Looking for a tasty vegan alternative to the classic Burn’s Supper? You’re in for a treat. Macsween’s award-winning Vegetarian Haggis is a delicious mix of vegetables, pulses, oatmeal, seeds and spices, and works exceptionally well served with traditional Burns Night side dishes, potatoes and turnips. This warming nutritious dish is simple to make, and perfect … Continue reading Vegan Haggis, Neeps and Tatties

Is haggis good for you?

Moroccan Spiced Vegetarian Haggis Empanadas

The Scottish diet is often the butt of jokes, it's true. So you might be surprised to learn that haggis - and particularly vegetarian haggis - is actually rather good for you.

Not the deep fried version of course (although haggis pakora is so moreish ). We're talking traditional and vegetarian haggis which is usually served with a plate full of seasonal vegetables, and in more recent times, as an essential ingredient in inspired dishes