English recipes

Sophie's brilliant basic mince recipe makes this tasty cottage pie a real midweek winner in the supper stakes

Sophie Grigson captures the essence of warm English summers with this refreshing and versatile elderflower cordial

Simon Rimmer's tongue-tingling mustard elevates everyday dishes into a memorable treat

Try Mike Robinson's glistening ham next time you have friends or family over - it's simple to make and tastes great too

Smokey haddock, creamy eggs and salty cheese combine to fabulous effect in James Martin's terrific take on the classic Omelette Arnold Bennet

Apple and pork are a great combination, used here by Clodagh McKenna to to create a truly tasty, hearty pork pie

From Curtis Stone, a simple but elegant starter that can be prepared well in advance

Britain at its best! Enjoy a Sunday treat with Antony Worrall Thompson's classic roast. Make it this weekend

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

For a contemporary version of a British classic, try Paul Hollywood's puff pastry pasties filled with spiced lamb