British recipes

We’ve rounded up Britain’s finest fare to pay homage to the nation’s favourite grub. Which British favourite is your cup of tea?

From fish and chips, to pies, roasts, fry-ups and ideas with seasonal ingredients, you’ll find plenty to love. Go all out with Yorkshire pudding canapés, or dive into a bit of baking with our old-school vanilla slice, or summery gooseberry loaf cake.

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Brown shrimp, chicory and blood orange salad

Blood orange recipes

Brown shrimp, chicory and blood orange salad

Crisp chicory leaves are draped in creamy dressing, spiked with blood orange and the briny sweetness of brown shrimp in this starter recipe.

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Steamed trout and leeks with curried cream

Trout

Steamed trout and leeks with curried cream

Beautiful pink trout paired with delicate steamed leeks and a rich, lightly spiced sauce makes for a speedy and delicious weeknight meal. 

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Fisherman’s chicken pie

Chicken pies

Fisherman’s chicken pie

Inspired by a classic fish pie (with a cheddar mash topping, dill and lemon), this pie swaps the fish for chicken. Ultra cosy and comforting.

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Jason Atherton’s Marmite tarts

Marmite

Jason Atherton’s Marmite tarts

Jason Atherton's Marmite tarts are a mind-bending combination of sweet pastry and a custard filling laced with Marmite and HP sauce,

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Classic shepherd’s pie

Best of British

Classic shepherd’s pie

In this classic shepherd's pie recipe, the flavour of the lamb mince takes centre stage, while a thick layer of mash brings buttery goodness.

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Nigella Lawson’s pea and ham hock soup

Celebrity chef Christmas recipes

Nigella Lawson’s pea and ham hock soup

Queen of Christmas Nigella Lawson shares a simple recipe for a satisfying, full-flavoured pea and ham soup made with ham hock stock.

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Nigella Lawson’s ham hocks with mustard and marmalade

Christmas hams

Nigella Lawson’s ham hocks with mustard and marmalade

Queen of Christmas Nigella Lawson shares an exclusive recipe for a perfectly petite pair of ham hocks with a mustard and marmalade glaze.

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Kim-Joy’s lemon drizzle cake

Lemon cakes

Kim-Joy’s lemon drizzle cake

Kim-Joy's fun lemon drizzle cake is super moist and goes bold on the citrus flavour – with lemon zest, lemon syrup AND a lemon glaze.

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Toasted sourdough bread sauce

Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces

Toasted sourdough bread sauce

Bread sauce is an unsung festive hero. This toasted sourdough version is the best bread sauce you’ll ever make.

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Creamy turkey and leek soup with roast potato crisp

Christmas soups

Creamy turkey and leek soup with roast potato crisp

A sophisticated creamy turkey soup using Christmas leftovers. Crisp roast potato edges, leek and apple are used for a crunchy topping.

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Best-of-the-best beef wellington

Wellingtons

Best-of-the-best beef wellington

Want to show off your cookery skills? Try our best-of-the-best beef wellington recipe for the ultimate take on this culinary classic. 

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Roast trout with clementine, ginger, spring onion and herbs

Christmas fish

Roast trout with clementine, ginger, spring onion and herbs

Fancy an alternative to all those heavy festive mains? Try this spectacular whole roast trout, served with a crisp and bright winter salad. 

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Simon Rogan’s mince pies

Mince pies

Simon Rogan’s mince pies

Guests at Simon Rogan's L'Enclume in Cumbria are lucky enough to try these magical mince pies. Now you can enjoy them at home.

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Hot candied cocktail onions

Onions

Hot candied cocktail onions

This three-ingredient pickle is a game-changer for cheeseboards. Cocktail onions are simmered in their liquid with added sweetness and heat.

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Mince pie apple crumble

Apple desserts

Mince pie apple crumble

Apple crumble gets a festive makeover in this easy make-ahead dessert recipe. Mincemeat and a spiced crumble topping bring the festive vibes.

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Festive fry-up

Christmas breakfast

Festive fry-up

We’ve given the fry-up a festive makeover with giant pigs in blankets, cranberry ketchup, crispy sage eggs and panettone fried bread.

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