15 English Recipes to Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Classic Victoria sponge is a classic for a reason! It features two light and fluffy sponge cakes sandwiched together with jam and frosting. And, to make it even more festive, you can do as the British supermarket Morrisons did and call it an Elizabeth Sponge for the weekend!

You truly can't go wrong with cheesy, savory scones. Especially these, which have a little kick thanks to cayenne pepper.

This delicious treat was created for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, but it still holds up today. Serve the brandy-soaked cherries over your favorite vanilla ice cream.

Coronation chicken was invented for Queen Elizabeth's coronation brunch, so it's only fitting to serve it at her Platinum Jubilee. The cold chicken dish is great in salads, sandwiches, and over baked potatoes.

Sausage rolls are so simple thanks to their few, store-bought ingredients, but they're oh-so-tasty. Plus, they make great appetizers alongside your favorite dipping sauce (Chef John likes to use mustard).

This dish is as gorgeous as it is delicious. Simply layer your fruit, cake, and pudding in a trifle dish or bowl and top with whipped cream, cherries, and almonds. It's the easiest dish fit for a queen.

Cucumber sandwiches are the quick and easy must-have finger food for your afternoon tea. You can make the cream cheese mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge overnight so all you'll have to do is assemble them on the day of the gathering.

This baked tart will be the star of the show thanks to its simple, sweet flavors. It starts with a shortcrust pastry shell topped with jam, and frangipane, a sweet almond custard that bakes up to an almost cake-like consistency.

Impress everyone with this stunning, yet simple pavlova. It will be the most delicious centerpiece you've ever had.

This light and refreshing cocktail is a summertime staple — even beyond the Jubilee. The simple cocktail is made with Pimm's No. 1, which is a gin-based liqueur, and lemonade plus loads of fruits and mint for extra fresh flavor.

These scones are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. To make them even better, serve them alongside clotted cream and fresh strawberry jam.

Chef John's Scotch Eggs have a crispy sausage shell on the outside paired with a soft yolk, which he calls "molten" in texture, on the inside. 

While the cake looks unassuming with the marzipan on the outside. The real treat is when you cut into it and see the colorful checkerboard layers.

Chef John's dessert is a mixture between a flaky buttery tart and an almond frangipane cake. It's loaded with fresh summertime fruit flavors — like pluots and apricots — and it's easy to pull together with the help of store-bought puff pastry.

This sticky toffee pudding starts with a light and fluffy sponge cake spiced with espresso, tea granules, and dates. It's then topped with a hot, sweet toffee sauce.