Many think it is mere cheese on toast, but Welsh Rarebit is so much more. Now commonly known as Rarebit, the dish was once known as Welsh Rabbit, and indeed some folks still call it that. But although the dish…
Fruit Cake
Few British foods have been as widely maligned as the humble fruit cake. And very unfairly so. Frequently the punchline in jokes, fruit cake is assumed to be heavy, dry, and lacking in any redeeming qualities. Sadly, some cakes, both…
Summer Pudding
British summertime means plenty of opportunities to pick a bounty of British berries. Whether you have them in your own garden, you are able to find them growing wild in the hedgerows, or you go to a local pick-your-own farm,…
The Great British Roast: Boneless Leg of Lamb
It’s hard to beat a traditional British roast dinner on Sunday. Whether it’s beef with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish, chicken with sage and onion stuffing, or perhaps pork with apple sauce, the Sunday roast is perfection on a plate. And let’s…
Scottish Delights: Cranachan
In recent weeks, our travel section has explored the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond. Now it’s time to enjoy a taste of the Highlands. Get ready to make a dessert that is simple, light, and elegant. It also includes some of…
Time for Tea: Victoria Sponge
A Victoria Sponge (or Victoria Sandwich) is that most quintessential of all British afternoon tea cakes. It is hard to picture an afternoon tea without dainty sandwiches, scones, and a freshly-made Victoria Sandwich, two layers of delicate sponge with jam…
Kent Cherry and Almond Pudding
As a born and bred Maid of Kent, recipes from the Garden of England are near and dear to my heart. Not so long ago, generations of Londoners would spend their summers working in the hop fields or fruit orchards…
Cottage Pie or Shepherd’s Pie?
Cottage pie. Shepherd’s pie. There’s a difference. An important difference. Chances are you already know what that difference is, but confusing the two is guaranteed to rile us up over here at British Food and Travel. So in case you…
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Following on from our recent post about the Lake District, it seems only right to share a decadently delicious dessert from the area. Time for some sticky toffee pudding. This British classic is not quite as old as you might…
Great British Beef Week, Part 3
Welcome to the third and final part of our Great British Beef Week. Hopefully, you’ve all been tucking into some delicious British beef, bearing the Red Tractor logo. So far, we have talked about the nutritional benefits of beef, and…