English recipes
If you’re after down-to-earth traditional English recipes, you’ve come to the right place. From delicate elderflower cordial to the ultimate Cornish pasty recipe, we’ve selected the finest of English foods: Antony Worrall Thompson does a mean classic roast beef, there's pork pie and potted shrimps, and Sophie Grigson gives us easy cottage pie.
And, for a scrummy finale, laden with sugary comfort, check out our top ten English puddings
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Cottage Pie Sophie's brilliant basic mince recipe makes this tasty cottage pie a real midweek winner in the supper stakes
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Elderflower Cordial Sophie Grigson captures the essence of warm English summers with this refreshing and versatile elderflower cordial
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English Ale Mustard Simon Rimmer's tongue-tingling mustard elevates everyday dishes into a memorable treat
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Honey-glazed Ham Try Mike Robinson's glistening ham next time you have friends or family over - it's simple to make and tastes great too
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Omelette Arnold Bennet Smokey haddock, creamy eggs and salty cheese combine to fabulous effect in James Martin's terrific take on the classic Omelette Arnold Bennet
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Pork Pie with Caramelised Apples Apple and pork are a great combination, used here by Clodagh McKenna to to create a truly tasty, hearty pork pie
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Potted Shrimps with Melba Toast From Curtis Stone, a simple but elegant starter that can be prepared well in advance
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Roast Beef Britain at its best! Enjoy a Sunday treat with Antony Worrall Thompson's classic roast. Make it this weekend
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Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce Buy your lamb from a quality butcher for a really succulent and tender result - try your hand at Roopa Gulati's roast - too good to save just for Sunday lunches
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Cornish Pasties For a contemporary version of a British classic, try Paul Hollywood's puff pastry pasties filled with spiced lamb
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