British spring dishes

Cook up some traditional British recipes that are perfect for spring and summer – all washed down with a nice cup of tea, of course.

British spring dishes

Snacks and light meals

Hot smoked trout and green butter

Hot smoked trout and green butter

This old-fashioned British savoury makes a great lunch. It would also make an elegant, if minimalist, starter.

Scotch Woodcock and asparagus on toast

Scotch Woodcock and asparagus on toast

Scotch Woodcock is scrambled egg on toast with anchovy. It was popular in Victorian times when it was eaten as a palate cleanser before pud. These days, it's an ideal light supper.

Omelette Arnold Bennett

Omelette Arnold Bennett

This recipe was reputedly created for the eponymous writer whilst he was penning a novel at the Savoy hotel. This particular recipe for Omelette Arnold Bennett was written by Marcus Wareing.

Bubble and squeak cakes with ham and avocado

Bubble and squeak cakes with ham and avocado

Turn leftover vegetables into a satisfying supper with this clever recipe for bubble and squeak cakes.

Beetroot, anchovy and watercress salad

Beetroot, anchovy and watercress salad

This uses great British ingredients and is surprisingly intense considering its simplicity.

Strawberry cream cheese sandwiches

Strawberry cream cheese sandwiches

Try these gourmet sandwiches for that quintessentially great British taste. They're perfect for an afternoon tea or birthday party.

 


Something more substantial

Fish fingers with chipped potatoes and tartare sauce

Fish fingers with chipped potatoes and tartare sauce

This is a great recipe to feed the whole family.

Poached chicken and coronation sauce

Poached chicken and coronation sauce

A world away from the limp, day-glow version you get at cheap buffets.

Potato, Cheshire cheese and spring onion tarts

Potato, Cheshire cheese and spring onion tarts

These special tarts with lashing of British cheese will bring a smile to every veggie's face.

Summery braised shoulder of lamb

Summery braised shoulder of lamb

Follow a fine tradition of pairing lamb with anchovies.

Summery sausage and mash

Summery sausage and mash

Crushed new potatoes give this simple recipe a whole new style.

Cottage pie with Cheddar and parsnip mash

Cottage pie with Cheddar and parsnip mash

This all-time British favourite of beef, cheese and mashed potato is simple family meal that will delight all palates.

Crusted trout with minted lemon broad beans

Crusted trout with minted lemon broad beans

This inventive recipe with trout is low in calories and saturated fat and high in fibre. A lovely, light supper.

 


Puds

Apricot buttermilk cake

Apricot buttermilk cake

A soft, fruity pud that's perfect for the summer. Use fresh apricots for the ultimate fresh, moist cake.

Sussex pond pudding

Sussex pond pudding

This is an intensely lemony sponge; ideal for people who don’t want too much sweetness in a pud.

Individual summer puddings

Individual summer puddings

These puddings are THE taste of a British summer.

Raspberry crumble pie

Raspberry crumble pie

Celebrate the raspberry’s unique flavour with this irresistible dessert.

Treacle tart

Treacle tart

This sweet and sticky treacle tart is fun to make - but much more fun to eat!

Rhubarb and custard crumbles

Rhubarb and custard crumbles

Some desserts go down well with everyone and here's one of them – a classic pud with that warm-glow factor.

Queen of puddings

Queen of puddings

What more can be said about this light baked pud with its spongy base, jam filling and crisp meringue topping? Simply dig in and enjoy!

Cherries Jubilee

Cherries Jubilee

This recipe has been adapted and improved since its invention for Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebration.

Peach and rose jelly

Peach and rose jelly

A sophisticated pud that smells like an English country garden.

Raspberry, sherry and nut trifle

Raspberry, sherry and nut trifle

A simple, quick and delicious trifle, updated with amaretti biscuits and chopped toasted hazelnuts.

Spiced sultana griddle scones

Spiced sultana griddle scones

Scones are a popular British quickbread but we've got the Scots to thank for these treats.

 

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