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...
Author: Ita
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!
Author: Normala
Proper English Cottage Pie is a delicious, very traditional mince pie (beef) topped with mashed potato. Serve with garden peas.
Author: Caroline
This is a compilation of several Shortbread recipes I have from British cookbooks. I have been to England three times and REAL shortbread is a favorite. It should use real butter and not be TOO sweet.
Author: Norita Solt
This simple bread pudding is an easy way to use up those bits and pieces that seem to lie around the pantry. Save a fortune and make this tasty pudding. I like to serve this with custard sauce but it goes...
Author: Anonymous
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...
Author: Caroline Victoria
This is the best egg custard tart I have ever made and tasted. You should check this out. Cheap and easy to make, too.
Author: AMThornton
An English recipe. Very easy to make, and very delicious. Good for lunch-boxes too.
Author: MISSRUSSELL18
A rendering of the classic British fish pie. This is a very tasty fish pie without the 'tweaks' of some newer versions; it was traditionally a relatively simple dish.
Author: Al G
Very simple lamb and potato casserole made with layers of sliced potatoes, browned onion and leg of lamb, fresh thyme, stock and seasoning.
Author: HEATHER.WRAY
This is the traditional recipe for a Victoria sponge cake, a much loved English favorite. Serve with buttercream as in the recipe, or freshly whipped cream. Dust with a layer of confectioners' sugar if...
Author: TheBritishBaker
My Grandma used to send these to the soldiers in the Second World War. I've modified their sugar content as they used to be quite sweet.
Author: Freya
Probably the most iconic British cake, a good Victoria sponge should be well-risen, moist, and as light as air. Serve dusted with sifted confectioners' sugar.
Author: Anonymous
This is a delicious and super sweet sticky pudding. Serve with whipped cream.
Author: Allrecipes Member
Easy to make, and delicious to eat using just a few ingredients. This steamed pudding is traditional at Christmas - served with Hard Sauce.
Author: Jane Walker
An easy recipe for the traditional holiday drink. If you don't have a tea ball, place spice mixture on a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with a string, forming a small pouch.
Author: Sara P
I received this recipe about 40 years ago from a friend who said it had been in her family for generations. It comes out wonderfully moist and flavorful. I have given it as Christmas gifts many times and...
Author: Carol Shorter Hicks
Similar to the traditional British biscuits, these can also be served buttered or with cheese. For a sweeter biscuit, brush one side with melted semisweet chocolate after baking.
Author: Tracy
The 'pudding' is really a cake, but this is what my grandmother always called it. It is topped with a butter-sugar sauce when served. I have never had anything as delicious in my life. It is not low- cal,...
Author: GOBLUEINGA
This dessert is slightly exotic and is known by many people who have read the book 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe'. This would do well for a tea party, a holiday party, or even if you just wanted...
Author: JessieD
Any Harry Potter fan knows what this is. I finally procured the recipe from an British friend of mine. I know I can now find 'Lyle's Golden Syrup' in the grocery store along with the pancake syrups. Serve...
Author: OCEANVIXEN79
This is the easiest lemon dessert I have ever made, it uses only three ingredients and will always impress guests.
Author: MARLENE28
A quick and easy fruit cake for tea time that tastes best fresh out of the oven. You can use any mixed dried fruit you like, including cherries. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]
Author: Tessaann
A pastry-wrapped, melt-in-your-mouth, traditional beef wellington that everyone will love!
Author: tmbarnes77
Dense, moist cake reminiscent of the Victorian dessert, this figgy pudding was the perfect finale to a chestnut-stuffed, Christmas goose dinner. Serve warm with whipped cream flavored with liqueur.
Author: meghanmacrae
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.
Author: Norma
This dessert is known as Cramma in southern Italy where it is very popular. I hope you will make this dessert and like it. ENJOY!!!.
Author: Chef Dunask
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...
Author: SHADOWS1
This is an old family recipe that originates from Yorkshire England -- you can try substituting maple syrup or jam for the golden syrup.
Author: TRICIAMARGARET
A scrumptious date nut cake that is truly fit for a queen. It is crowned with a broiled coconut topping.
Author: Carol
For best results, you will need to make this divine dessert the day before you plan to serve it.
Author: CRAZYCRASH
Very much like sticky date pudding - nice and moist, and made without eggs.
Author: REILLY
A delicious steak, kidney and potato pie including bacon, mushrooms and red wine. Excellent winter fare.
Author: Nat P
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.
Author: POSHIE25
A traditional English trifle all children in the UK grow up eating on high days and holidays.
Author: Polly Welby
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...
Author: kuppet
This is a fairly basic British Christmas plum pudding recipe but unlike other recipes it can actually have plums in it. Unfortunately the ingredient list is so long, it isn't easy to make it in less than...
Author: HEATHER.WRAY
This recipe was given to me by a dear friend. It's perfect for a special occasion, and is as good as you'll get from any restaurant. The filets are topped with a mixture of liver pate (pate de foie gras)...
Author: MSVIC04
This cake recipe with the distinct flavor of caraway seeds hails from Great Britain.
Author: MARBALET
A very simple microwave sponge pudding in less than 15 minutes with a texture between a sponge and a steamed pudding. I often add 2 tablespoons of jam or syrup to the bottom of the final bowl. Serve hot...
Author: ButtercupBento
Flour, salt, milk and eggs, along with roast beef pan drippings, make this classic Yorkshire pudding to serve with roast beef.
Author: jane
I have used lots of different mincemeat recipes, and created my own, using the most delicious and inexpensive combinations (but really, this recipe is very traditional, nevertheless). You may devise whatever...
Author: Rosa Christine Reeve
Individual pasties--originally made to pack in lunch boxes.
Author: Lorrie Sterling
Served to me by a lovely friend in St. Anne's, Lancashire, England. I had to have the recipe and I wanted to share it with you.
Author: jwhalenpa
This recipe for hard ginger nut biscuits is possibly one of the oldest ones I have in my possession. My English grandma used it many years ago. The cookies are fabulous for dunking. [Recipe originally...
Author: ceejblag
This is a delicious and irresistible recipe that everyone loves. It pairs creamy potatoes, crunchy onions, smooth gravy, and yummy sausages!!
Author: Amystar79