English Recipes

Staff Picks

Homemade Baked Egg Custard

This is the best egg custard tart I have ever made and tasted. You should check this out. Cheap and easy to make, too.

Emma's Humongous Yorkshire Puddings

Being a Yorkshire lass, I take great pride in making these puddings the bigger the better! The only drawback is not having a big enough plate for them!

By EmmaBovill

Classic Bangers and Mash

This is a delicious and irresistible recipe that everyone loves. It pairs creamy potatoes, crunchy onions, smooth gravy, and yummy sausages!!

By Amystar79

Mark's English Sausage Rolls

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I had never heard of these until I met my husband, Mark, who is English. They are simple and delicious! They freeze really well too.

By POSHIE25

Cheddar Pudding

This Cheddar cheese bread pudding is delicious served either hot or cold with a salad.

By Jill

Eccles Cakes

From the North of England, these cakes are pastries, a sweet and spicy mixture in a puff pastry case with a shiny coating -- best eaten straight from the oven.

By Norma

A pot roast that can't be beat! A blend of flavors you never would expect. This has become a favorite of my historical interpreter friends. Wine can be substituted for water in the roasting pan if you like.

By SHADOWS1

Simple British Flapjack

This is a simple but tasty flapjack recipe from the UK that is very easy and simple to do for anyone of any skill, even kids. Flapjacks are a simple sheet cake with oats, sugar, golden syrup, butter, and raisins. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

By kuppet

Perfect Lemon Curd

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Wonderfully tart, classic English lemon curd...perfect with scones and tea.

By TAWNIE44

Quick and Easy Yorkshire Pudding

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A great, quick and easy recipe for Yorkshire pudding. Everybody loves 'em!

By BLU_17

Mushy Peas I

Mushy Peas are a great side dish with fried cod or salmon. Note: You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending how mushy you want your peas. Use low fat milk if you're calorie-conscious.

By Stella

Chef John's Clotted Cream

While the name doesn't exactly make the mouth water, the flavor and texture of clotted cream are the stuff of legends. The long, slow cooking sort of toasts the cream, which imparts a sweet, nuttiness that I don't think I've tasted in any other preparation. This is just delicious spread on warm biscuits or scones and topped with homemade jam.

By Chef John

Inspiration and Ideas

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Yorkshire Pudding

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A yummy and traditional addition to the holiday feast. If you intend to make this, the timing has to be juuuuust right. I would suggest preparing the mixture the evening before, and having it ready while the roast beef is cooking. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Sky High Yorkshire Pudding

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Blanc Mange (English Style)

Treacle Tart

Basic British Scones

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After much trial and error, I've come up with this basic scone recipe which rivals the scones at Tea & Sympathy in NYC.

Corned Beef Hash

Rating: 4.36 stars

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Turkish Delight

Rating: 3.47 stars

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Kedgeree

Rating: 4.14 stars

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English Royalty Chocolate Chip Scones

Rating: 4.48 stars

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English Flapjack

Rating: 4 stars

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More English Recipes

Victoria Sponge Cake

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A Victoria Sponge was the favorite sponge cake of Queen Victoria, and has since become a tried-and-true recipe for tea-time sponge cakes. Victoria Sponges are generally filled with jam, and are undecorated on the top, but you can serve each piece with a dollop of whipped cream, or shake some powdered sugar over the top if you'd like.

By Caroline Victoria

Proper English Cottage Pie

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Proper English Cottage Pie is a delicious, very traditional mince pie (beef) topped with mashed potato. Serve with garden peas.

By Caroline

Chef John's Chicken Tikka Masala

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I probably get more requests for Indian food than any other ethnic cuisine, so I was very excited to be posting this recipe for chicken tikka masala; until I found out it's actually a British recipe. This is usually done with heavy cream, but I like to use coconut milk instead; the subtle sweetness it provides works beautifully with the spices in the dish. Serve with steamed rice.

By Chef John

Beef Wellington

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This is a very easy recipe that I learned when I was living in England. Note that Beef Wellington should always be served with the center slightly pink. Enjoy!

By Normala

Onion Gravy for British Bangers and Mash

Being a Brit, bangers & mash is a fairly regular staple on the household menu. I tried recipe after recipe for the perfect onion gravy to go with it, and this is by far and away the best.

By Lupin Pooter

Easy Devonshire Cream

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A wonderful topping for scones, or use as a dip for fruit.

By STARP

Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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A healthy twist on an old favorite.

By ANGCHICK

English Trifle

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This dessert recipe came from a friend from England, Gill Overfelt. She is one of the best people in the world (an angel in disguise!). It is delicious and elegant looking layered in a trifle bowl or individual dessert glasses.

By Teri

Queen Elizabeth Cake I

A scrumptious date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen. It is crowned with a broiled coconut topping.

By Carol

Vegetable Cornish Pasties

A meatless version of a traditional favorite.

By Viv Bearpark

Mincemeat

Mincemeat is a traditional English treat that is usually used as filling for mince pies during Christmas, but it tastes great mixed with vanilla ice cream, as well. This recipe uses butter instead of the traditional suet, which makes this mincemeat suitable for vegetarians. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

By Ita

Date Loaf Cake

Very much like sticky date pudding - nice and moist, and made without eggs.

By REILLY

South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding)

This rich, South African pudding contains no marshmallows, but probably got its name from its spongy texture! Delicious served hot or cold with cream.

By HYNCH

English Trifle to Die For

A traditional English trifle all children in the UK grow up eating on high days and holidays.

By Polly Welby

Lancashire Hot Pot

Very simple lamb and potato casserole made with layers of sliced potatoes, browned onion and leg of lamb, fresh thyme, stock and seasoning.

By HEATHER.WRAY

Bangers and Mash

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A great British dish my grandmother made for us on those cold and stormy days.

By AMANDA FAIR

Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties

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I make these pasties about once a month for my family and extended family. I weigh my ingredients for accuracy and flavor.

By Ruth Uitto

Joy's Prizewinning Trifle

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A fantastic recipe for making any occasion special...beautiful to look at and even better to eat. You will get raves. Use any flavor of pudding you like.

By Joy

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