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Scotland

Pepper and thyme on a roast is the whole tradition.

Black PepperThymeBaySageMustard

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Scotland and England both lean on Black Pepper, Thyme, Bay, Sage, Mustard — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Scotland

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Roast Beef

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Beef rib
  • mustard
  • herbs
  • Black Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Bay
  • Mustard

Technique overview

  1. Rub beef with mustard, pepper, thyme
  2. roast 1h
  3. rest and carve.

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Cullen Skink

SoupFish

Key ingredients

  • Smoked haddock
  • potato
  • leek
  • cream
  • Black Pepper
  • Bay
  • Thyme

Technique overview

  1. Simmer haddock with potato, leek, bay
  2. add cream
  3. season.

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Herb Roast Lamb

MainLamb

Key ingredients

  • Leg of lamb
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • Thyme
  • Sage
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic

Technique overview

  1. Stud lamb with garlic, herbs
  2. roast 1.5h
  3. rest.

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Scotland — good to know

What spices are used in Scotland cooking?

Scotland cooking leans on Black Pepper, Thyme, Bay, Sage, Mustard.

What’s an easy Scotland recipe to make at home?

Try Roast Beef — it calls for Black Pepper, Thyme, Bay, Mustard. Rub beef with mustard, pepper, thyme; roast 1h; rest and carve.

What should I cook for a Scotland watch party?

Make Roast Beef and Cullen Skink — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.