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Regional British cooking is pies, bread, dairy, fish and Sunday roasts. Contemporary UK food is also Caribbean, South Asian, East Asian and Eastern European kitchens that are now local. Ignoring that is how the jokes keep winning.

62 recipes · 1 cuisine

Essential dishes

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Fish and chips

Fish and chips

Beer-battered white fish and twice-cooked chips — a takeaway plate you can do at home if you respect the oil.

55 minMediumNo chilli

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Shepherd's pie

Shepherd's pie

Lamb mince under mashed potato — cottage pie if it is beef, and we will name the difference.

1 hr 5 minEasyNo chilli

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Scones

Scones

A quick British tea bread — cold fat, a light hand, and the jam-or-cream argument we will not settle.

27 minEasyNo chilli

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Beef and Oyster pie

 

Beef and Oyster pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

3 hr 22 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Beef Sunday Roast

 

Beef Sunday Roast from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 20 minMediumNo chilli

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Apple & Blackberry Crumble

 

Apple & Blackberry Crumble from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

52 minMediumNo chilli

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Apple Frangipan Tart

 

Apple Frangipan Tart from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 23 minMediumNo chilli

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Broccoli & Stilton soup

 

Broccoli & Stilton soup from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

35 minMediumNo chilli

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Blackberry Fool

 

Blackberry Fool from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Chicken Ham and Leek Pie

 

Chicken Ham and Leek Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 38 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Chicken & mushroom Hotpot

 

Chicken & mushroom Hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

52 minMediumNo chilli

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Kedgeree

 

Kedgeree from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 3 minMediumNo chilli

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Christmas Pudding Flapjack

 

Christmas Pudding Flapjack from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

50 minEasyNo chilli

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Corned Beef Hash

 

Corned Beef Hash from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

35 minMediumNo chilli

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Creamy Tomato Soup

 

Creamy Tomato Soup from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

24 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Cumberland Pie

 

Cumberland Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

29 hrA bit of workNo chilli

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Eccles Cakes

 

Eccles Cakes from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Eton Mess

 

Eton Mess from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

45 minEasyNo chilli

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Fish pie

 

01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive

1 hr 8 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Jam Roly-Poly

 

Jam Roly-Poly from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli

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Lamb and Potato pie

 

Lamb and Potato pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

2 hrMediumNo chilli

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Lancashire hotpot

 

Lancashire hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

23 minMediumNo chilli

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Madeira Cake

 

Madeira Cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli

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McSinghs Scotch pie

 

McSinghs Scotch pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

9 hr 15 minA bit of work🌶️

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Mince Pies

 

Mince Pies from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hrMediumNo chilli

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Mushroom & Chestnut Rotolo

 

Mushroom & Chestnut Rotolo from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Treacle Tart

 

First make the short crust pastry: measure the flour into a large bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs (alternatively, this can be done in a food processor). Add ab

1 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Parkin Cake

 

Parkin Cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

2 hrMediumNo chilli

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Rock Cakes

 

Rock Cakes from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

40 minMediumNo chilli

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Salmon Avocado Salad

 

Salmon Avocado Salad from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

14 minMediumNo chilli

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Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash

 

Begin by roasting the squash. Slice it into thin crescents and drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with sea salt. I added a fresh little sage I had in the fridge, but it’s unnecessary. Roast the squash a 205 C (400 F)

9 hr 30 minA bit of work🌶️

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Steak and Kidney Pie

 

Steak and Kidney Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 9 minMediumNo chilli

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

 

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

73 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Summer Pudding

 

Summer Pudding from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

8 hr 49 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Three Fish Pie

 

Three Fish Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 30 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Turkey Meatloaf

 

Turkey Meatloaf from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli

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Yorkshire Puddings

 

Yorkshire Puddings from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

55 minMediumNo chilli

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Beef and Mustard Pie

 

Beef and Mustard Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Baked salmon with fennel & tomatoes

 

Baked salmon with fennel & tomatoes from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

45 minMediumNo chilli

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Chelsea Buns

 

Chelsea Buns from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 33 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Carrot Cake

 

Carrot Cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

 

1. Blend all the mousse ingredients together in your food processor until smooth. Add the cacao powder first and, as you blend, have all the ingredients to hand in order to adjust the ratios slightly as the size of avoca

45 minMediumNo chilli

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Chocolate Caramel Crispy

 

Chocolate Caramel Crispy from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

55 minEasyNo chilli

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Christmas cake

 

Christmas cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

42 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Dundee cake

 

Dundee cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

24 hr 30 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Minced Beef Pie

 

Minced Beef Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 3 minMediumNo chilli

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Ultimate

 

Stone and chop the dates quite small, put them in a bowl, then pour the boiling water over. Leave for about 30 mins until cool and well-soaked, then mash a bit with a fork. Stir in the vanilla extract. Butter and flour s

2 hr 3 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Toad In The Hole

 

Toad In The Hole from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

45 minMediumNo chilli

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Vegetarian Chilli

 

Vegetarian Chilli from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

41 minEasyNo chilli

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Battenberg Cake

 

Battenberg Cake from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

24 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Beef Dumpling Stew

 

Beef Dumpling Stew from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hrA bit of workNo chilli

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Bakewell tart

 

Bakewell tart from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli

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Christmas Pudding Trifle

 

Christmas Pudding Trifle from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

50 minMediumNo chilli

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Classic Christmas pudding

 

Get everything for the pudding prepared. Chop the almonds coarsely. Peel, core and chop the cooking apples. Sharpen your knife and chop the candied peel. (You can chop the almonds and apples in a food processor, but the

17 hr 29 minMediumNo chilli

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Full English Breakfast

 

Full English Breakfast from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 30 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Spotted Dick

 

Spotted Dick from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli

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Bean & Sausage Hotpot

 

Bean & Sausage Hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

50 minEasyNo chilli

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Beef Wellington

 

Beef Wellington from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

2 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Bread and Butter Pudding

 

Bread and Butter Pudding from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli

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English Breakfast

 

English Breakfast from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 30 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Vegetarian Casserole

 

Vegetarian Casserole from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

50 minA bit of workNo chilli

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Food history

Celtic, Roman, medieval spice trade, industrial canning, postwar migration. 'British food' in 2026 includes Birmingham Pakistani restaurants and London Vietnamese bakeries as much as Cornwall pasties.

Common ingredients

Techniques

  • roasting
  • frying
  • pie making
  • stewing
  • baking

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