Broad Bean Bake

Broad beans were eaten by the Egyptians and Romans, and have been cultivated in Britain for hundreds of years. They-were often served at feasts in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries….

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Cauliflower Cheese and Tomatoes

The smoothness of the cheese sauce contrasts well with the slight crispness of the cauliflower. Double Gloucester is a pale, mild cheese with a gentle, salty tang. Worcestershire sauce and…

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Leek Mousses

Because leeks harbour dirt it is best to slice them before washing thoroughly in a colander.

Baked Rice With Garlic

Arroz Al Horno Con Perdiz This vegetarian dish comes from Valencia, where it is served during the Lenten fast. Its Spanish name means ‘with partridge’ – though the partridge is…

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Red Cabbage with Pears

This recipe rings the changes on the old favourite, cabbage with apples, using pears instead. All varieties of dessert pears can be used successfully in this dish, which has a…

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English Stuffed Marrow

This recipe makes the most of English root vegetables. Autumn is the time to make it, when supplies are plentiful. The skin should be shiny and pressing it with the…

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Clapshot

This hearty, root vegetable dish is often eaten as an accompaniment to haggis. It is a combination of potatoes and the coarse-skinned root vegetable with orange flesh known as turnip…

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Glazed Onions and Carrots

Cooking time depends on the age of the carrots and the size of the slices; this is an ideal way to cook old carrots, which can take as long as…

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American Boston Baked Beans

One of the most famous dishes in the United States, Boston Baked Beans predates the Revolution. Traditionally, it used to be baked in the oven with the week’s bread.