English recipes
A collection of traditional English favourites such as toad in the hole and scones as well as some forgotten regional specialities.
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Chutney recipes
Green tomato chutney
In this recipe, a classic combination of green tomatoes, apples, onions, vine fruit and spices...

Roast recipes
Roast rib of beef with mustard-seed crust
Why not make this succulent roast rib of beef with proper gravy and Yorkshire puddings...

Apple recipes
Hot blackcurrant and apple charlottes
Serve these individual blackcurrant and apple charlottes warm with a dollop of lemon cream for...

Blackcurrant recipes
Almond blancmange with blackcurrant sauce
Creamy almond blancmange with a tart blackcurrant sauce is a classic English dessert that will...

English recipes
Healthier rice pudding
Properly creamy, sink-your-spoon-in rice pudding is a wondrous thing. We’ve gone heavy on the comfort...

Brilliant blackberry recipes
Blackberry and lime bakewell tart
The combination of blackberry and lime brings a modern twist to this old fashioned bakewell...

English recipes
Vanilla and nutmeg baked rice pudding
There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl full of old fashioned rice pudding with a...

English recipes
Coconut and raspberry jam roly-poly
A traditional pudding that will surely bring back memories of childhood, we recommend serving yours...

English recipes
Marmalade bread and butter pudding
This classic British pudding, with its crunchy topping and custardy middle, is proper comfort food....

English recipes
Guinea fowl mulligatawny soup
This guinea fowl mulligatawny soup recipe is lentil-rich, with a depth of warming spicy flavours.

Christmas cocktail recipes
Tipsy Christmas wassail (mulled cider)
This sweetly spiced mulled cider is quick and easy to make for a crowd –...

Frittata recipes
One-pan English breakfast frittata
Sausages, bacon, eggs and more go into this hearty English breakfast frittata recipe. It tastes...

English recipes
Lancashire hotpot with kidney
This Lancashire hotpot uses lambs’ kidneys for extra flavour – and some might argue, authenticity!...

Chicken breast recipes
Lightly spiced chicken kievs
Feast on an easy version of the classic chicken recipe, great served with a salad...

Fish fingers with chipped potatoes and tartare sauce
These herby fish fingers with chipped potatoes are a great family meal that’s much healthier...

English recipes
Classic trifle
This old-style trifle recipe is so easy to make a day ahead, and it tastes...

Classic crumble mix and four filling ideas
Looking for different crumble ideas? Once you know how to make the easy crumble mix...

English recipes
Steak pie
Our ultimate steak pie recipe is made with rich, stout-based beef stew and comes with...

Beef mince recipes
Easy-peasy cottage pie
Make up a batch of our beef ragu, freeze it, and then defrost so you...

Beef mince recipes
Layered cottage pie
Cottage pie but with a twist, this recipe uses sliced potatoes for a sophisticated change...

Crumble recipes
Rachel Allen’s plum and apple crumble
Chef Rachel Allen says: “Everybody loves crumble and adding oat flakes to the topping gives...

English recipes
Liver and bacon with celeriac mash
The classic recipe of liver and bacon is served with celeriac mash. It’s perfect for...

Vegetarian versions of classic recipes
Vegetarian sausages with gravy and mash
Try our vegetarian sausages – made with Lancashire cheese, mozzarella, spring onions and fresh breadcrumbs...

Mustard Yorkshire puddings
Who can say no to a Yorkshire pudding? These have a little mustard for a...