If you're looking for the BEST curry powder recipe, look no further! The flavor and aroma of this curry blend is an absolute feast for the senses and hands down beats anything you'll find at the grocery store! Growing up my mom made Indian food on a regular basis and … Continue reading →
Traditional Yorkshire Pudding
Consistently ranked as one of the most beloved icons of British culture, Yorkshire pudding captures all the warmth and charm of old-fashioned English cooking. This traditional Yorkshire pudding recipe includes all the tips & tricks you need to create the BEST, the … Continue reading →
Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding)
A thoroughly authentic Christmas Pudding recipe, also known as Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding! It's the perfect make-ahead dessert as the flavors only get better over time. A household favorite for centuries, no traditional Christmas is complete without a Christmas … Continue reading →
Authentic English Crumpets
Crispy, chewy and delicately spongy in texture with a delicious depth of yeasty flavor, for the best and most authentic homemade crumpets look no further! Serve these crumpets with homemade Black Currant Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Gooseberry Jam, Golden Syrup, honey, or … Continue reading →
BEST Traditional Mincemeat
If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone. But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Crumpets
The iconic British tea time favorite takes on a healthier twist! This Whole Wheat Crumpets recipe produces wonderfully soft, spongy, chewy crumpets filled with those trademark holes. Serve with butter and jam and you're all set for a delicious treat! Along with rave … Continue reading →
Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features succulent pieces of chicken that are marinated in a yogurt sauce mingled with fragrant Indian spices, then skewered, grilled, and simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry sauce! The flavors are absolutely incredible and this is … Continue reading →
Ultimate Lard Pie Crust
Get ready to make the BEST flavored and BEST textured pastry crust EVER! Buttery goodness meets perfect flakiness in this homemade lard pie crust recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to make and is sure to become your go-to from now on! I think the original … Continue reading →
Toad in the Hole
A quintessential British dish, Toad in the Hole is comprised of roasted sausages enveloped in a giant, deliciously crispy Yorkshire pudding and served drizzled with onion gravy. Next to Bangers and Mash it's hard to imagine better comfort food! Where Did Toad in the … Continue reading →
Ultimate Coronation Chicken
Originally created and served for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, Coronation Chicken has remained a popular dish in Great Britain ever since. This Coronation Chicken recipe bumps up the flavor several notches for a truly delicious meal that can be enjoyed as a … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Treacle Tart
A gluten free version of one of Great Britain's most famous desserts, this gluten free Treacle Tart recipe features a perfectly flaky, buttery crust filled with a deliciously gooey, lemon-infused filling! A frequently requested dessert in our home, Treacle Tart is a … Continue reading →
Roasted Cornish Game Hen
With its perfectly crispy, golden brown skin and moist, flavorful meat, this Roasted Cornish Game Hen recipe is sure to win you a standing ovation from your dinner guests! Get ready to learn how to prepare roasted Cornish hen that is super moist and flavorful with … Continue reading →
BEST Mince Pie
If you've never experienced homemade mince pie (aka mincemeat pie) you don't know what you're missing! Leave the store-bought mince pies on the shelf and get ready to fall in love - nothing compares to homemade! Mincemeat pie, also called mince pie, has occupied a … Continue reading →
Hard Sauce (Brandy Butter)
A traditional Hard Sauce recipe (aka Brandy Butter recipe) that's quick and easy to make and will add extra flavor, moisture, and exquisite yumminess to your warm desserts! It's an absolute MUST for a traditional Christmas spread! This traditional brandy butter comes … Continue reading →
Eggnog Custard Sauce
Luxuriously smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this Eggnog Custard recipe will become your go-to dessert sauce for the holidays! Custard is a popular dessert sauce throughout the UK in particular as well as in other parts of the world. Most commonly it's vanilla … Continue reading →
Traditional British Flapjacks
Traditional British Flapjacks the way you know and love them! Made with oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup, these oat bars are baked until lightly browned with a deliciously deep caramelized flavor! I grew up enjoying flapjacks in England and have sampled many a … Continue reading →
Traditional Treacle Tart
A buttery, flaky pastry crust is filled with a sweet and gooey lemon-infused filling, this traditional Treacle Tart recipe features one of Great Britain's most famous desserts at its best! A traditional British dessert, don't be fooled by its simple list of … Continue reading →
How To Make Golden Syrup
If you have a recipe that calls for Golden Syrup and you don't have it, there's no need to rush to the store or special order it - this tutorial will show you how to make golden syrup right in your kitchen! Just 3 ingredients, 99% hands off, and it keeps for … Continue reading →
Mango Chutney (BEST EVER!)
Our readers RAVE about this mango chutney recipe! Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely BURSTING with flavor, you're going to love this versatile and wonderfully delicious condiment! As a huge Indian food fan I love exploring and creating a wide range of chutneys out of … Continue reading →
Authentic Cornish Pasty Recipe
The national dish of Cornwall, England, this authentic Cornish Pasty recipe features savory flaky pastry pockets filled with beef and vegetables. It's English comfort food at its very best! One of the most famous of all British dishes, Cornish pasties enjoy a long … Continue reading →
Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Horseradish
Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Horseradish. Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are paired with sweet parsnips and spicy horseradish for a positively delicious side dish you're sure to love! Here is a delicious alternative to your standard mashed potatoes. … Continue reading →
Ultimate Bangers and Mash Recipe
Succulent sausages nestled on a bed of buttery mashed potatoes and drenched in a rich onion gravy, Bangers and Mash has been ranked as Great Britain's #1 most popular comfort food. This bangers and mash recipe is the ONLY one you'll ever need! Bangers and Mash Having … Continue reading →
BEST Onion Gravy Recipe
No recipe collection is complete with out a truly phenomenal onion gravy. This homemade onion gravy recipe features caramelized onions in a luxuriously rich, brown gravy that is sure to "wow" your dinner guests! If there's a better smell from the kitchen than the … Continue reading →
Homemade British Bangers
The key component to Bangers and Mash is of course the bangers. Succulent, crispy, juicy and packed with flavor, these are the ultimate British bangers to go with your mash and onion gravy! Growing up in England in my teens through young adulthood, Bangers and Mash … Continue reading →
British Fish and Chips Recipe
No need to go down to your local chippy or search for a restaurant that makes real British-style fish and chips. This British Fish and Chips recipe produces that perfectly crispy and flavorful result you're craving! Recreate the PERFECT British Fish & Chips right at … Continue reading →
Black Currant Jam
Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more! You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Slather … Continue reading →
Authentic Millionaire’s Shortbread
The ultimate sweet confection, this luxurious Millionaire's Shortbread features rich and buttery Scottish shortbread followed by a layer of caramel and chocolate. It's phenomenally delicious! If you like Scottish shortbread, and you like caramel and chocolate, then … Continue reading →
Pickled Onions (English Pub Style)
Practically a British institution, it's hard to imagine life in Great Britain without pickled onions! Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, you'll want to make a double batch while you're at it! Right up there with fish & chips, mushy peas, pork pies and Yorkshire … Continue reading →
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe Sticky, gooey and spongy with a luxuriously delicious toffee flavor, one bite of this famous Sticky Toffee Pudding will have you hooked for life! Dessert just doesn't get any better than this! Unlike many of the other very old, … Continue reading →
English Toffee Sauce
Luxuriously rich with a deep caramelized flavor, this English Toffee Sauce recipe is super easy to make and your taste buds will thank you over and over again! Few things are as irresistible as an oozing toffee sauce. Luxuriously rich with deep caramelized flavor, if … Continue reading →
Traditional Eccles Cakes
Traditional Eccles Cakes Recipe One of Britain's most famous and beloved pastries, these traditional and authentic Eccles cakes are delightfully flaky and packed with a mixture of sweet currants, candied citrus peel and spices. Get ready to experience one of the most … Continue reading →
Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted! The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th century was … Continue reading →
Traditional Yorkshire Parkin
Traditional Yorkshire Parkin If you're a fan of gingerbread and are looking for something uniquely different - this is it! From Yorkshire, England, Parkin is an age-old cake featuring oats and black treacle (molasses) to create a delightfully sticky, chewy cake with a … Continue reading →
Homemade British Mixed Spice
This famous British spice blend has been enjoyed in Christmas baking and beyond for several centuries. With both sweet and savory applications, you will love this deliciously versatile Mixed Spice blend! What is Mixed Spice? The term "mixed spice" for this popular … Continue reading →
Authentic British Mushy Peas
A thoroughly Authentic British Mushy Peas recipe! The right flavor, the perfect texture, just like you know and love them from your favorite English pub or chippy! What are fish & chips without mushy peas?? They are inseparable! Where Did Mushy Peas … Continue reading →
Traditional Spotted Dick (English Steamed Pudding)
Traditional Spotted Dick Recipe A quintessential British dessert, Spotted Dick represents everything that is delicious about traditional English cooking. Tender steamed pudding dotted with succulent currants is drizzled with a luxuriously rich and creamy vanilla custard. … Continue reading →
English Custard (Crème Anglaise)
This classic English custard recipe, Creme Anglaise, is very simple and quick to make and the result is absolutely delicious served with dessert! Irresistibly creamy and smooth and infused with vanilla! Custard serves two basic culinary purposes: Either as a thick … Continue reading →
Fig, Anise & Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze
This cake combines some influences of England, Germany and Italy. Dense cakes like this make the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea, a long-held English tradition. The hazelnuts and anise are popular baking ingredients in Germany and Italy and their aroma brings back … Continue reading →
French Connection Sandwich (Two Ways)
Partnering with Castello for a Summer of Blue Cheese has a way of reconnecting me to my original home of Europe. Every time I sample some European cheese my mind is taken back to the lands and regions I spent my childhood through young … Continue reading →
Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes (A Taste of Britain)
Thank you to Tate+Lyle® for sponsoring this post. Today I’m sharing a taste of Britain with you, a quintessential dessert that has been enjoyed at tea time for ages. Exquisitely rich buttercream and jam are sandwiched between two delicately soft and buttery sponge … Continue reading →