Researchers examine the properties of several dairy-free butter alternatives inside one of the region's most well-known snacks: Scottish shortbread. The group tested the alternatives in their lab, ...

Butter is a key ingredient in many baked goods, but for those who are lactose intolerant, finding a good alternative can be a ...

If she has a choice, she now prefers vegan bakes. “I really like the traditional Scottish shortbread, but I'm adapting my recipes with vegan options because they’re more inclusive,” said ...

In fact some don’t even require an oven to make, and this recipe for soft, chewy millionaire shortbread bars can simply be kept in the fridge, and can keep for up to five days. Chef Emma ...

Get a taste of what an England rugby player eats, with this jollof rice recipe, inspired by England Men's captain Maro Itoje's Nigerian heritage. "I think I speak for most Nigerians, if not most West ...

Butter’s role is pivotal when it comes to baking, and that is especially true in traditional recipes like Scottish shortbread. However, for individuals who are lactose intolerant or prefer vegan ...

The Scottish Highlands is also a palpable force in the whisky world. Here, you can taste a bevy of single malts (what the region is known for) from the smoky to the fruity, the full-bodied to the ...

Scottish shortbread, one of the region's most well-known desserts, served as the perfect testing ground to explore the effects of fat content in vegan butter alternatives. Credit: Avery Thompson/AIP.