Department

British Cuisine
Shepherd's Pie is a classic British and Irish comfort food dish with a savory combination of ground lamb and a variety of vegetables, all topped with a rich layer of creamy mashed potatoes.
Shepherd’s Pie – Lamb and veggies topped with mashed potatoes.
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and comforting vegetarian twist on the classic meat-filled British dish. Instead of using ground lamb or beef, this recipe calls for lentils to create a rich and savory base that serves as the 'meat' layer of the pie.
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie - Lentils under mashed potatoes
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An iconic British fast food staple, Fish and Chips consists of battered and deep-fried white fish, traditionally cod or haddock, accompanied by chunky fried potatoes. The fish is covered in a light, crispy batter made from flour, baking powder, and beer, ensuring a golden exterior with a delicate, flaky interior.
Fish and Chips - Crispy fried fish served
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Californian style Fish and Chips is a twist of the British fare that is loved across the globe. This iconic dish features succulent white fish, such as halibut, cod or pacific rockfish, that is coated in a crispy tempura beer batter and panko crust and deep-fried to golden perfection.
California Style Fish and Chips – Tempura Beer-battered Panko-Crusted fish with fries.
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Beef Wellington is a classic British dish comprising a tender filet mignon steak coated with savory mushroom duxelles and wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. This gourmet entree is often served at special occasions and is renowned for its rich flavors and impressive presentation.
Beef Wellington – Beef in pastry.
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Cottage Pie is a classic British comfort dish featuring a bottom layer of savory minced beef and vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. The ground beef is sautéed with onions, carrots, and celery, then flavored with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef stock, creating a hearty and flavorful base.
Cottage Pie – Minced beef with mashed potato topping.
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Steak and Kidney Pie is a classic British dish epitomizing hearty comfort food. The pie consists of succulent cubes of beef steak and kidney pieces, which are sautéed with onions and then slow-cooked in a savory, rich gravy made with beef stock, ale, and Worcestershire sauce to develop a deep flavor.
Steak and Kidney Pie – Meat pie with rich gravy.
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Sunday Roast is a quintessential British meal traditionally served on Sundays. The dish features a succulent piece of roasted meat, such as beef, chicken, lamb, or pork, accompanied by the iconic Yorkshire pudding, which is a baked batter pudding.
Sunday Roast – Roast meat with Yorkshire pudding.
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Prawn Cocktail is a classic starter that features succulent prawns doused in a tangy, creamy sauce and served on a bed of crisp lettuce.
British Prawn Cocktail
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Toad in the Hole is a traditional British dish consisting of sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter. This comforting meal is known for its savory and hearty flavor profile. The sausages are first browned in a pan, then poured into a baking dish with the rich, egg-based batter, and baked until the pudding is golden and puffy.
Toad in the Hole – Sausages in Yorkshire pudding.
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Beer-Battered Fish is a classic dish often associated with British pubs and seaside towns. In this midwestern version Walleye is used, a fish that is prevalent in the Great Lakes region. Fresh fillets walleye are dipped in a light and airy batter made with beer, which lends a subtle yeasty flavor and ensures a golden, crisp coating once fried.
Beer-Battered Walleye
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Beef and Ale Stew captures the essence of rustic comfort food, combining tender chunks of beef with an assortment of hearty vegetables, all braised gently in a rich and flavorful ale-infused broth.
Beef and Ale Stew – Beef stew simmered in ale.
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The Pimm's Cup is a refreshing British summer cocktail that features Pimm's No. 1 as its main ingredient. This classic drink is typically served in a highball glass and mixed with lemonade, which provides a sweet and fizzy contrast to the herbal notes of Pimm's.
Pimm's Cup – Pimm's with lemonade and fruit.
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The Cornish Pasty is a traditional British hand pie, hailing from Cornwall. This classic pastry is crimped into a D-shape and filled with beef, swede (rutabaga), potato, and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper. The ingredients are enveloped in a shortcrust pastry that becomes flaky and golden upon baking.
Cornish Pasty – Pastry with beef and vegetables.
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Fish Pie is a classic British comfort food featuring flaky pieces of fish cloaked in a creamy sauce, often with a mix of vegetables like peas and carrots, topped with a layer of smooth mashed potatoes that form a golden crust when baked.
Fish Pie – Creamy fish with mashed potato topping.
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Welsh Brew Tea is a robust blend of strong black tea, often found in the heart of Wales' bustling markets and quaint tearooms. This traditional Welsh tea is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor and its ability to be the perfect companion to breakfast or afternoon tea time.
Welsh Brew Tea: Strong black tea.
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Rabbit Pie is a classic, hearty dish where wild rabbit meat is marinated and cooked slowly with vegetables and herbs before being encased in a flaky pastry crust. Starting with the preparation of the rabbit, it needs marinating overnight in a mixture of wine, garlic, and herbs to tenderize and infuse it with flavors.
Rabbit Pie – Wild rabbit in pastry
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Lancashire Hotpot is a classic British dish hailing from the northwest region of England. Synonymous with comfort food, this hearty stew is traditionally made with tender chunks of lamb or mutton, nestled among layers of sliced potato and onions. Slow-cooked for hours, the ingredients merge to create a succulent and flavorful meal.
Lancashire Hotpot – Slow-cooked lamb and potatoes.
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Bubble and Squeak is a classic British dish known for its thrifty use of leftovers. The name itself references the amusing sounds that erupt as the dish cooks. Traditionally, it features a hearty mix of potatoes and cabbage, but it can include a variety of vegetables such as carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, or anything else on hand.
Bubble and Squeak – Fried leftover veggies.
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Welsh Lamb Roast is a traditional British dish that features succulent slow-roasted lamb as its centerpiece. This recipe uses a leg of lamb or shoulder that is marinated in a blend of aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and mint, along with garlic and olive oil to enhance the flavor of the meat.
Welsh Lamb Roast: Slow-roasted lamb with herbs.
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