british Recipes
52 delicious british recipes from around the world
Dundee Cake
A rich and traditional Scottish fruit cake, studded with dried fruits and topped with a distinctive pattern of almonds. Perfect for special occasions.
Eccles Cake
Flaky, sweet currant pastries originating from Lancashire, England. These individual tart-like pastries are a classic British treat.
Eton Mess
A classic British summer dessert featuring a delightful mix of crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, creating a delightful textural and flavour contrast.
Fish and Chips (Traditional)
A classic British takeaway dish featuring flaky, battered fish and thick-cut, crispy chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and malt vinegar.
Full English Breakfast
Britain's legendary fry-up, a hearty and satisfying breakfast featuring a medley of classic components: crispy bacon, juicy sausages, perfectly fried eggs, warm baked beans, sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes, rich black pudding, and golden toast.
Jam Roly-Poly
A classic British steamed pudding, affectionately known as 'dead man's arm' due to its appearance. This comforting dessert features a suet pastry rolled around a generous layer of jam, traditionally served with hot custard.
Jellied Eels
A classic East End London delicacy, jellied eels are a traditional dish featuring tender eel pieces suspended in a savory, naturally gelatinous aspic. Often served with traditional pie and mash.
Kedgeree
A classic British breakfast dish with flaky smoked fish, fragrant basmati rice, and hard-boiled eggs, subtly spiced with curry powder and enriched with butter. A comforting and flavorful start to the day, originating from British India.
Lancashire Cheese on Toast
A classic British comfort food, this Lancashire cheese on toast is simple, quick, and utterly delicious. The creamy, slightly tangy Lancashire cheese melts beautifully, creating a golden, bubbly topping on perfectly toasted bread.
Lancashire Hotpot
A hearty and classic British lamb stew, traditionally from Lancashire, featuring tender lamb simmered in rich stock and topped with a golden, crispy layer of sliced potatoes.
Lardy Cake
A rich, sticky, and sweet yeasted cake, traditionally from Wiltshire, featuring layers of lard, sugar, and dried fruit folded into a soft bread dough. The characteristic sticky bottom is a prized element.
Lemon Posset
A classic British dessert, this Lemon Posset is an incredibly simple yet elegant treat made with just three ingredients: cream, sugar, and lemon. Its smooth, creamy texture and bright citrus flavor make it a perfect light ending to any meal.
Parkin
A traditional sticky, moist, and intensely gingery oat cake from Yorkshire, often associated with Bonfire Night. It improves significantly with age.
Ploughman's Lunch
A classic British pub lunch, this hearty and satisfying meal features a selection of mature cheddar cheese, tangy pickle, crusty bread, and fresh accompaniments. It's a simple, no-cook dish perfect for a light meal or picnic.
Rock Cakes
Classic British 'rock cakes' are rustic, slightly crumbly buns studded with dried fruit, traditionally made with simple ingredients. This recipe is a nod to wartime baking, emphasizing resourcefulness and ease.
Scotch Egg
A classic British picnic item, this Scotch Egg features a perfectly cooked egg encased in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to a golden crisp.
Shepherd's Pie
A classic British comfort food featuring a rich, savory lamb mince filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Traditionally made with lamb, a beef version is known as Cottage Pie.
Simnel Cake
A traditional British Easter fruit cake layered with marzipan and decorated with marzipan balls, symbolizing the apostles. Perfect for spring celebrations.
Spotted Dick
A classic British steamed suet pudding studded with currants, traditionally served with custard. The 'spots' refer to the currants within the pudding.
Stargazy Pie
A traditional Cornish fish pie, famously featuring the heads of the fish poking through the pastry crust, as if gazing at the stars. Originating from the village of Mousehole.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A beloved British classic, this Sticky Toffee Pudding features a moist, tender date sponge cake generously drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. Perfect for a comforting dessert.
Toad in the Hole
A classic British comfort food featuring savory pork sausages baked within a light and airy Yorkshire pudding batter, often served with a rich onion gravy.
Traditional British Black Pudding
A classic British blood sausage, rich in flavour and texture, made with pork blood, oatmeal, and finely diced pork fat. An essential component of a Full English breakfast.
Traditional Clotted Cream
A rich, thick, and luxurious cream, traditionally made in Devon and Cornwall, essential for a classic cream tea served with scones and jam.