St George's Day recipes
Classic English recipes, from traditional puds to brilliant bangers and mash, to help you celebrate St George's Day, on April 23, with style.
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Full English frittata
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This recipe puts a British spin on the traditional Italian classic, but it's guaranteed to be a winner for brunch
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Bakewell tart
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The famous traditional English dessert makes a wonderful afternoon tea treat
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Foolproof slow roast chicken
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Slow-roasting is a great way to keep the chicken nice and moist. Adding the potatoes to the roasting tin infuses them with plenty of flavour, too
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Raspberry Bakewell cake
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This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries
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Pimm's & strawberry jellies with orange cream
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A cute summery pudding combining the best of British summer ingredients - strawberries and Pimm's
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Cheddar scones
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Fantastic straight from the oven or served the next day, split and toasted through
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Gooseberry, elderflower & vanilla fools
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Catch the gooseberries during their brief summer season to create this wonderful summer dessert
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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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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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Gooey school treacle sponge
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So simple, so good, especially now there's no longer any maths homework to do...
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A good steak & kidney pie
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An old favourite - a traditional steak and kidney pie, comfort food at its best.
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Mustard toad in the hole
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Update a sausage supper with this clever twist on a family favourite
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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 & mash with quick onion gravy
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Surely a favourite with everyone? Sausages and mash made more special with quick gravy
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British onion soup
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Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience
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Scones
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Nothing goes better with a pot of afternoon tea than scones made to a traditional recipe
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Fish & fat chips with mushy peas
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Crisp oven chips, pan-fried fish and minty peas - so much better than any takeaway
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Classic Victoria sandwich
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You can't go wrong with this perfect party cake - full of spongey goodness. Makes a super-simple wedding cake, too
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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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Marmalade & whisky bread & butter pudding
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The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer
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Fastest-ever lemon pudding
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Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge pudding is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too
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Simple jammy biscuits
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Make a treat that the whole family will enjoy with these jammy biscuits
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Sticky toffee pudding
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A sticky treat that the kids and adults alike will love - it has a lovely natural toffee flavour
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Tomato soup
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To make the tastiest tomato soup you’ll ever experience wait until the tomatoes are at their most ripe and juicy, around September
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Best Yorkshire puddings
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The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshires is to have the fat sizzling hot – and don’t open the oven door!
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Roast rib of beef
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A fantastic recipe for delicious roast beef with roasted vegetables - the ultimate Sunday roast dish
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The ultimate makeover: Fish & chips
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Angela Nilsen takes the British favourite and gives it a lighter, healthier, and modern twist
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Cottage pies with cheddar-mustard mash
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Need a new family favourite? Look no further than this updated classic
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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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One-pan English breakfast
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This combines all the best ingredients of a traditional English breakfast in one frying pan, with no need to chop anything
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Mustard roast beef
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Roast forerib of beef with a redcurrant and wine gravy, just right for entertaining over the festive period
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Classic Yorkshire puddings
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No roast is complete without a proper Yorkshire pud - here's how to make your own
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Make-ahead gravy
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Keep this vegetarian gravy in the freezer to pair with meat or veggie sausages for a fuss-free supper
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The Ultimate Makeover: Chicken tikka masala
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You'll love Angela Nilsen's version of this classic Indian favourite - it tastes authentic but is far lighter and healthier
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Smoky beef stew
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Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches
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Shepherd's pie pasties
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These pocket-sized pasties make an old favourite portable
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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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Red onion marmalade
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Soft, sticky onion marmalade - great with pâtés and terrrines or a ploughman's lunch
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Gordon's Wellington
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Super chef Gordon Ramsay turns his hand to beef Wellington
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Battenberg cake
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Sarah Cook's traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen
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Banbury cakes
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The Banbury cake reigns in the Midlands. Try this quick recipe for a teatime treat, lovely with a cup of Earl Grey
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Buttermilk scones
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Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven
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Clotted cream splits
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A grown up twist on an old classic from your childhood, these splits still taste delicious
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Raspberry Bakewell slice
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Get ahead this weekend and make this indulgent, freezable treat, perfect for pud or with a cup of tea
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Yorkshire curd tart
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Part of Good Food's British treasures series, this traditional tart makes a wonderful teatime treat
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Custard tart with nutmeg pastry
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There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg
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Lulu's treacle tart
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Lulu has studied the recipe books and come up with a masterclass in cooking this classic British dessert
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Strawberry trifle
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A super-simple and summery pud, best enjoyed al fresco
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Pheasant, leek & bacon pie
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Don't be scared of cooking game - you can cook pheasant breasts as you would chicken
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The ultimate makeover: Fish pie
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This traditionally high-fat comfort food favourite has been transformed into a heart-healthy dish
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Apple & blackberry crumble
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Raymond Blanc pre-cooks the crumble topping to avoid gluey, uncooked crumble and retain the texture of the fruit
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Old-fashioned apple pie
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The combination of buttery pastry and fluffy, lightly spiced apples is a sure-fire winner
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Proper beef, ale & mushroom pie
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Escape to your kitchen this weekend and make this comfort food classic - it's well worth the effort
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