Battenberg Cake (Marzipan Wrapped Almond Sponge)
Battenberg Cake is instantly recognised by its neat checkerboard of pink and yellow sponge, held together with jam and sealed inside a smooth marzipan coat.
Parkin (Sticky Ginger Cake)
Parkin is a sticky ginger cake with its heart in Yorkshire, shared also across Lancashire. It feels homely and bold, built on treacle, syrup, oats,
Bedfordshire Clanger (Caramelised Onion Pastry)
Bedfordshire Clanger is a sturdy, handheld pastry from the English countryside. It looks unassuming yet brings comfort in layers. A firm crust gives way to
Steak and Ale Pie (Beer Meat Pie)
Steak and Ale Pie is British comfort on a plate, a generous bake that combines tender beef, dark ale, and a flaky pastry lid. Steam
Faggots (Offal Meatballs)
Faggots are hearty pork meatballs made from offal, baked or braised in deep gravy. They sit proudly beside buttery mash and marrow fat peas. This
Pease Pudding (Split Pea Mash)
Pease Pudding is comfort in a bowl for the North East of England. Yellow split peas are simmered until they surrender, then beaten into a
Welsh Rarebit (Savoury Cheese Toast)
Welsh Rarebit brings the spirit of a good pub supper to the home table. A thick, savoury cheese sauce blankets toast, then meets the heat
Crumpets (Griddle Cakes)
Crumpets are a breakfast favourite across Britain, equally at home on a busy weekday or a lazy weekend. They look humble yet feel luxurious once
Scones (Crumbly Cream Cakes)
Scones are more than a teatime favourite in Britain, they also spark a friendly debate about whether jam or cream should be spread first. Warm
Lardy Cake (Sweet Bread)
Lardy Cake is a West Country treat with soft bread layers, sugar, and pork fat that bake into a glossy, sticky crumb. It looks humble