Beetroot is usually served cold in salads, but it is also delicious served hot. Be careful when preparing the beetroots for cooking in a conventional oven – if the skin…
Browsing Cuisine: British
Shepherd’s Pie #2
Few seemingly simple and traditional dishes have so much controversy about their names. There are those who hold that it is shepherd’s pie when made with lamb and cottage pie…
Cabbage with Juniper Berries
You can use any type of cabbage that happens to be in season for this delicious recipe, juniper berries are wrinkled and black and, when crushed, release their delightful aroma….
Carrots with Mint and Lemon
Tender young carrots, in the shops during spring and early summer, have a lovely sweet flavour which is brought out to the full by the sugar and lemon juice in…
Carrot and Garlic Dip
Everyone loves to scoop up mouthfuls of a smooth dip on pieces of crunchy raw vegetable. Here, a puree of cooked carrot is blended with creamy natural yogurt and lightly…
Coleslaw Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Lymeswold was the first new English cheese to appear for 200 years, when it was launched on the market in 1982. It quickly became popular for its creamy texture and…
Creamed Parsnips
This smooth puree is an excellent accompaniment to roast meats, poultry and game, and makes a pleasant change from roast parsnips. This was a popular dish in the 16th and…
English Country Mushrooms
Choose button mushrooms for their delicate flavour. There’s no need to wash or peel them – a wipe with a damp cloth is all that’s needed. Tarragon is very distinctive…
Endive, Orange and Hazelnut Salad
Endive is rather like a lettuce with very crinkly leaves, ranging through shades of green to yellow. It is sometimes sold as ‘frissee. Endive wilts quickly, so buy it fresh…
Mixed Vegetable Ring
Cotswold cheese is a tangy blend of Double Gloucester with chopped chives and onions. Here it is used to make a light pastry ring, filled with a delicious mixture of…
New Potato Salad
The warm climate of Cornwall produces tender young vegetables earlier than other parts of the UK. Buy the smallest freshest potatoes you canfind and cook them the same day. For…
Pan Haggerty
A warming filling dish at a bargain price. It’s a good choice if you’re planning an evening at the pub or for satisfying hungry teenage appetites. Use firm fleshed potatoes…
Spicy Chick-Peas and Swede
Swedes are a variety of turnip originally introduced to this country from Sweden. They have a delicate flavour and good colour which is useful in stews or makes a delicious…
Spinach Roll
Fromage frais is an unripened, soft fresh cheese. Many different types are stocked by supermarkets and delicatessens, and they all have one thing in common – their light, fresh taste….
Spinach Pancakes
In this mouth-watering variation on the pancake theme, chopped spinach is added to the batter, to make pretty green pancakes with a delicious flavour.
Oyster Loaves
Whitstable in Essex was once renowned for its oysters, although the beds are no longer farmed extensively. This recipe dates back to when oysters were exceedingly cheap. For a budget…
Fish Cakes with Herbs
Fish cakes are an economical way of making fish go further. You can, if necessary, replace some of the fish with more breadcrumbs but check the seasoning carefully to make…
Baked Onions with Nut Stuffing
Choose onions that are hard, with no obvious soft spots, and avoid any that are showing signs of sprouting. Althoughraw onions are known for their pungent smell, when cooked they…
Winter Salad
A crunchy combination of colourful fresh vegetables. British chicory is available from mid-April to mid-November. It has a distinctive, bitter flavour and comes as tightly packed heads of white leaves,…
Vegetarian Roast
This recipe makes a ‘loaf which slices well and can be served hot or cold. Any type of chopped nuts can be used for this dish, such as almonds, brazils…
Prawn and Cucumber Salad
A light and attractive starter for a summer dinner party. Dill adds a pleasant flavour to all types offish, and the feathery fronds of the fresh herb make a pretty…