British fish and chips… there’s nothing quite like it! Even though I prefer to avoid the mushy peas, you can add those on the side if that’s your preference. Having grown up in England, it’s fair to say I grew up enjoying fish and chips, and just the smell emanating from a fish and chip […]
Maybe you’ve heard of toad in the hole Jamie Oliver style or seen it on a British menu. What is toad in the hole though? Well, this hearty English toad in the hole recipe is made by adding pork sausages to Yorkshire pudding batter, and it is especially good served with mashed potatoes and vegetables, […]
This Lancashire hotpot with beef is a wonderfully warming dinner, and it is so easy to make. Beef (or lamb) and potatoes come together with a red wine based sauce to make this hearty dish. Served with peas or another green vegetable, this makes the perfect cold weather dinner for the whole family to enjoy. […]
One of the most famous dishes to come from Cornwall, England (well apart from tea and scones of course) is the Cornish pasty. This delicious snack can be enjoyed hot, warm or chilled, and the beef and vegetable filling complements the flaky pastry perfectly. Knowing the traditional recipe for Cornish pasties means you can prepare […]
Being from Devon, I grew up with proper cream teas, so I don’t want cake-like scones pretending to be the real thing. This traditional English scones recipe should give you a light crumb, a clean break down the middle and something that works with jam and clotted cream, not against them. If you’re looking for […]
This British beef and ale pie is a gorgeous recipe and it makes a filling lunch or evening meal, served with plenty of mashed potatoes, carrots and peas or carrots on the side. I used shortcrust pastry here which is sturdy rather than flaky, along with braising or stewing steak. The flavors inside come from […]
What is bangers and mash, you might be wondering, and how do you make a British bangers and mash recipe? Well, one of the most popular examples of British comfort food, bangers and mash is a dish of bangers (sausages) with mash (mashed potatoes). It is usually served with thick brown onion gravy drizzled over […]
A traditional English ploughman’s lunch is a wonderful treat, best enjoyed in the beer garden of an old country pub, with a cold pint of cider or real ale. You can order a traditional English ploughman’s lunch in many English pubs, and you’ll never be disappointed. Dating back to the 1930s, a traditional English ploughman’s […]
A lot of people find this British recipe for shepherd’s pie perfect for the colder months, and I fall into that group. Really, is there anything more comforting or delicious than shepherd’s pie when the nights are getting cooler? Shepherd’s pie is often confused with cottage pie, but shepherd’s pie is made with ground lamb […]