Recipes

[ez-toc] Small, round, and richly scented, mince pies are the winter treat Britain waits for each year. A crisp pastry

[ez-toc] Battenberg Cake is instantly recognised by its neat checkerboard of pink and yellow sponge, held together with jam and

[ez-toc] Parkin is a sticky ginger cake with its heart in Yorkshire, shared also across Lancashire. It feels homely and

[ez-toc] Bedfordshire Clanger is a sturdy, handheld pastry from the English countryside. It looks unassuming yet brings comfort in layers.

[ez-toc] Steak and Ale Pie is British comfort on a plate, a generous bake that combines tender beef, dark ale,

[ez-toc] Faggots are hearty pork meatballs made from offal, baked or braised in deep gravy. They sit proudly beside buttery

[ez-toc] Pease Pudding is comfort in a bowl for the North East of England. Yellow split peas are simmered until

[ez-toc] Welsh Rarebit brings the spirit of a good pub supper to the home table. A thick, savoury cheese sauce

[ez-toc] Crumpets are a breakfast favourite across Britain, equally at home on a busy weekday or a lazy weekend. They

[ez-toc] Scones are more than a teatime favourite in Britain, they also spark a friendly debate about whether jam or