Every region and just about every county in the British Isles has at least one local variation on a basic casserole. These recipes could often be adapted to use whatever vegetables and meat were on hand. Some used leftovers from…
Fit For a Queen: Coronation Chicken
June 2, 1953. Coronation Day for Queen Elizabeth II. It was a day of street parties, of people crowding around a neighbour’s television if they were lucky enough to find one, hoping to catch a glimpse of the new monarch.…
Shortbread
A perfect combination of butter flavour and crumbly texture, shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit that is easy to make and adapt. And although its origins may not necessarily be solely north of the border, Scotland has made it truly…
Welsh Rarebit – Not Just Cheese on Toast
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…