British recipes
The best of British dishes, big on comfort, timeless and tasty. From toad in the hole to perfect pies, and, of course, a sweet treat or two.
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Mini pork pies with piccalilli
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Hoel Levieil from London restaurant Frizzante shares this picnic-friendly pork pie recipe, which was voted our users’ favourite Jubilee recipe idea
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Herby toad in the hole
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This family favourite marries meaty sausages with robust herbs and traditional, comforting Yorkshire pudding
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Crispy topped Cumberland pie
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This crisp, potato-topped pie is slow-cooked and inexpensive to make. It's a great family meal but smart enough for entertaining too
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Cherry & almond tarts
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These mini Bakewell bites combine pastry and cake are designed for making in batches and cooking from frozen
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Classic summer pudding
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Celebrate gorgeous seasonal strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and redcurrants with this set basin brioche pud
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Roast beef with caramelised onion gravy
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Rare roast topside is the ultimate centrepiece - make it extra special with Marmite and sweet onion gravy
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No-fail Yorkies
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Perfect for mopping up gravy, these soft but crisp Yorkshire puddings will rise every time thanks to a great batter
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St Clement’s pie
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A very British version of Key lime pie - an indulgent, creamy tart with tangy oranges and lemons
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Roast lamb with spring herb crumbs
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This iron-rich dish is ideal for a weekend with family and friends
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Beef, ale & parsnip pudding
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A traditional steak and ale pie with suet pastry. Make the filling the night before then steam the pudding the following morning for a delicious Sunday lunch
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Scampi with tartare sauce
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Crispy beer battered langoustine or prawn tails with a mayo-based dip of gherkins, capers and herbs
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Easy treacle sponge
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A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom
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Scotch eggs
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A hidden layer of bacon makes this traditional Scotch egg recipe extra special
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Rhubarb, pear & hazelnut crumbles
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Individual fruity puddings with a twist - try mixing chopped nuts with your crumble topping for extra crunch
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Lemon & thyme butter-basted roast chicken & gravy
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Smoothing butter under the bird's skin helps to baste the chicken and herbs add a delicious flavour to the gravy
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Marzipan Eccles tarts
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This fun spin on the traditional Lancashire fruit cakes uses leftover marzipan to make irresistible individual pies
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The ultimate makeover: Steak & kidney pie
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The ultimate comfort dish gets a superhealthy makeover
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British pork cassoulet
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No-nonsense hearty meal that needs little or no side dishes - a great family meal - by Gary Rhodes
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No-fuss shepherd's pie
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We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe - here it is!
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Split pea & green pea smoked ham soup
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John Torode shares the recipe for one of his all-time favourite soups
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Chicken & mushroom puff pie
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This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes
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Fish pie - in four steps
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Delicious and easy - a fish pie anyone can make. You'll learn how to poach fish and make a white sauce too
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Granny's Victoria sponge
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The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner, every bite brings a taste of nostalgia
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Beef Wellington
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Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish - a show-stopping centrepiece on a special occasion
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Spiced parsnip shepherd's pies
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For shepherd's pie - but not as you know it - try cooking up these spicy individual pies
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Lemon syllabub
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A quick dessert than can be as indulgent or as healthy as you want, experiment with your favourites
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Lancashire hotpot
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This famous lamb stew topped with sliced potatoes should be on the menu at every British pub
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Pear & blackberry crumbles
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Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping
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Slow-baked clotted cream rice pudding
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Homemade rice pudding with your own quick raspberry jam is the ultimate in comfort food
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Sausages with apple mash
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Give your bangers a spring makeover with the addition of apple mash, comfort food doesn't get much better than this
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The ultimate makeover: Full English breakfast
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Angela Nilsen makes a healthier version of an iconic English meal - without losing the nostalgia
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Steamed cranberry roly-poly
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A classic treat, and impressive to boot, looks beautiful served at a dinner party. By Gary Rhodes
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Sugared scones
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A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish - the crunchy sugar top adds texture too
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Roasted autumn vegetables with Lancashire cheese
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A colourful and hearty vegetarian supper dish for autumn - made in one roasting tin, from Roz Denny
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