Scotland`s National dish is the source of endless jokes & horror stories, yet continues to provoke curiosity around the world. With an ancient history & an eight-verse tribute penned by Robert Burns, haggis is a Scottish cultural icon. So how did it come to acquire its bad boy image & earn such mixed reviews, ranging from the devotion of its fans to the deep revulsion of the uninitiated? In this informative & light-hearted book, Jo Macsween of the famous family of Edinburgh haggis makers, expertly guides you through the myths & magic to a new realm of haggis appreciation that transcends neeps, tatties & Burns Night. Featuring fifty mouth-watering recipes, Jo rewrites the rules & demonstrates that haggis is a versatile ingredient that can be savoured at all times of day & throughout the year. She even dares to challenge the long-standing association of haggis with whisky, & recommends a new coterie of drinking companions.