British Recipes & Food Ideas

It’s Not Easter at My House Without My "Forbidden" Hot Cross Buns Recipes

It's hard to eat just one.

Patty Catalano

Mar 29, 2024

Scotch Eggs Are Super Popular In London for a Reason Recipes

If you’re a savory breakfast person like me, a Scotch egg is a perfect food. The U.K. dish consists of a boiled egg that’s been peeled, covered in breakfast sausage, then breaded and deep-fried. It’s the perfect high-protein breakfast or snack. The roots of this dish are murky. Scotch eggs seem to have been around since the 1700s, with some claiming it was an Indian export due to its similarities to a dish called nargisi kofta.

Amelia Rampe

Mar 15, 2024

If You Love Mashed Potatoes, My Shepherd's Pie Will Be Your New Favorite Dinner Recipes

The perfect make-ahead meal.

Patty Catalano

Mar 15, 2024

Making a "Bubble & Squeak" Is the Only Way to Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes Recipes

Bubble and squeak, with its cutesy name, is a classic British day-after-holiday dish. It is incredibly versatile, as you can throw in any leftover vegetables or mashed potatoes into this comforting recipe — perfect for a relaxing meal after a hectic holiday. Usually made to use up leftovers after a Sunday roast dinner, or a major holiday like Easter or Christmas, bubble and squeak is quintessentially British and makes for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or even a quick weeknight meal.

Michelle Peters-Jones

Mar 12, 2024

This Super-Classic Sunday Dinner Is Legendary in England for a Reason Recipes

It features the crispiest potatoes of all time.

Rachel Perlmutter

Jan 21, 2024

Old-Fashioned Sticky Toffee Pudding Is the Dessert I Swear By Recipes

It's perfectly retro.

Alexis deBoschnek

Dec 21, 2023

The Old-School Chocolate Pudding Dessert I Bring to Every Party Recipes

No one has to know how easy it is to make.

Patty Catalano

Dec 20, 2023

Beef Wellington is The Most Impressive Main Dish You'll Ever Make Recipes

It doesn't get any fancier than this.

Christine Gallary

Dec 20, 2023

I Could Eat an Entire Pan of This Old-Fashioned Homemade Toffee Recipes

It's ridiculously good — and surprisingly easy to make.

Patty Catalano

Dec 13, 2023

The Secret to Better Baked Potatoes? Cook Them Like the British Do.Recipes

The goal: Cracker-like on the outside and super fluffy on the inside.

Sheela Prakash

Oct 16, 2023

We Scored the Official Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe (and We Even Found the Perfect Pink Boxes)Recipes

Ready to pack into little pink boxes — or directly into your mouth.

Laurel Randolph

Sep 9, 2023

Cherries Jubilee Is My Go-To Easy Summer Dessert Recipes

It's ready in 20 minutes and doesn't require turning on the oven.

Kelli Foster

Aug 10, 2023

Giant Cherry Shortcake Will Make You Forget All About Strawberries Recipes

It couldn’t be easier to assemble.

Nicole Rufus

Jul 9, 2023

Easy Madeira Cake With a Sugar Crust Topping Recipes

A Madeira cake is the sort of plain cake that looks like it might be dull and dry, but instead turns out to be exceptionally moreish.

Paola Thomas

Jun 12, 2023

How To Make Sweet Bread Pudding Recipes

Bring together brioche bread and a sweet custard and you have a never-fail, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Emma Christensen

Jun 6, 2023

Mushrooms on Toast: Perfect for Any Meal Recipes

Mushrooms on toast is a classic British dish, usually served with tea after work or as a light supper. It is perfectly delightful in its simplicity, just sautéed mushrooms with maybe a little onion and parsley, dumped over toast and dug into after a hard day’s work. I did play with it a little in this version, which gussies things up with a splash of wine, some crème fraîche and fresh thyme.

Dana Velden

May 16, 2023

The Brilliant No-Bake British Dessert I Make on Repeat Recipes

This lemony dessert only requires five ingredients (and no eggs!)

Alexis deBoschnek

Apr 12, 2023

How To Make Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

A few smart shortcuts make this the easiest shepherd's pie we know.

Meghan Splawn

Mar 9, 2023

Bangers and Mash Is an Ultra-Cozy British Dish Loaded with Flavor Recipes

The onion gravy is essential.

Tara Holland

Feb 28, 2023

Mushy Peas Are the Quintessential British Side Dish Recipes

The secret to better mushy peas? Start with frozen green peas.

Tara Holland

Feb 21, 2023

How to Make the Best-Ever Pigs in a Blanket Recipes

They're all but guaranteed to be gobbled up in minutes.

Kelli Foster

Jan 14, 2023

Bourbon-Infused Butterscotch Syrup Is My Favorite DIY Gift During the Holidays Recipes

It's universally well-received.

Stephanie Ganz

Dec 10, 2022

How to Make Super-Delicious Christmas Pudding (aka Figgy Pudding)Recipes

A super-detailed recipe with lots of tips, perfect for first-timers.

Tara Holland

Dec 6, 2022

Keema Cottage Pie Is the Coziest Comfort Food Mash-Up Recipes

The pillowy turmeric mashed potatoes are irresistible.

Asha Loupy

Nov 18, 2022

Fruitcake Cookies Are Loaded with Flavor and Texture Recipes

Even fruitcake skeptics will approve.

Meleyna Nomura

Oct 28, 2022

How to Make Perfect Millionaire's Shortbread, According to a Pastry Chef Recipes

The shortbread is buttery and tender, the caramel soft but not gooey.

Miro Uskokovic

Oct 19, 2022

What Is Marmite, and Why Is It So Good?Skills

When I think of that little glass pot of yeasty goodness, with its familiar yellow lid and iconic label, I can't help but ask myself one simple question: How do I love thee?

Awanthi Vardaraj

Oct 4, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Canadian Bacon (or Irish, or English) and American?Skills

If you actually hail from Canada, may just think of this meat as bacon. If you’re from other parts of the world, you may know it as Irish bacon, English bacon, or back bacon. No matter what you call it or where you’re from, I think we can all agree that thick slices of this bacon make a mighty fine addition to breakfast, especially in eggs Benedict, perhaps its most common use in the U.S. But what’s the difference between this good stuff and American bacon?

Emma Christensen

Sep 23, 2022

These Chocolate Chip Scones Will Satisfy Your Cookie Cravings Recipes

They have major Tollhouse vibes.

Patty Catalano

Sep 21, 2022

This Classic British Dessert Practically Makes Itself Recipes

It's like a messier (and way easier) strawberry shortcake.

Catherine O'Donnell

Aug 24, 2022

What’s the Difference Between English, Irish and Scottish Breakfast Teas?Skills

English breakfast, Irish breakfast, Scottish breakfast … why are they served at breakfast, and is there really any difference between them? According to Frank Sanchez of Upton Tea Imports, each breakfast tea blend has it owns flavor profile and different caffeine levels. Breakfast teas are black tea blends intended to accompany a hearty, rich morning meal (think of the full English breakfast or fry-up) and are therefore more robust than afternoon tea blends.

Emily Han

Aug 3, 2022

Coronation Coleslaw Is My Most-Requested Summer Potluck Recipe Recipes

Long live the Queen — and long live happy accidents that turn into delicious recipes!

Tara Holland

Jul 6, 2022

Berry Shortcake Trifle Is Two Desserts in One Recipes

Bring it to your next cookout and watch it disappear.

Ananda Eidelstein

Jul 2, 2022

The Berry Trifle Is a Summer Showstopper Recipes

Layers upon layers of cake, sweet fruit, and cheesecake-like cream.

Miro Uskokovic

Jun 24, 2022

Cheese on Toast Is the U.K.'s Equivalent to Grilled Cheese Recipes

Simple and comforting.

Tara Holland

May 10, 2022

Battenberg Cake Is a Piece of British History Recipes

It's been around since the 1800s.

Kristina Vänni

Apr 23, 2022

Ready Your Toast for This Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipes

Making it from scratch is easier than you might think.

Perry Santanachote

Apr 18, 2022

Cottage Pie Recipes

Ground beef, veggies, mashed potatoes, and a rich gravy.

Tara Holland

Mar 14, 2022

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Herby Cream Cheese Recipes

Whether you're serving tea or lunch, these cucumber sandwiches are a simple, elegant addition.

Amelia Rampe

Mar 12, 2022

Homemade Worcestershire Sauce Recipes

It's even better than the bottled stuff.

Tara Holland

Jan 8, 2022

British Sausage Rolls Recipes

They're the U.K. equivalent to pigs in a blanket.

Tara Holland

Dec 15, 2021

Sweet Potato and Butternut Shepherd's Pie Is Fall Comfort Food at Its Best

Thanksgiving Food Fest

It's a showstopping plant-based Thanksgiving main.

Shanika Graham-White

Nov 5, 2021

Start the Day Off Right with Buttery, Creamy Mason Jar Eggs Recipes

Turns out coddled eggs are easier (and more delicious) than poached eggs.

Tara Holland

Oct 15, 2021

Stuffed Apple Pie Scones Are the Fall Breakfast We've Been Waiting For

Most Wanted

Move over, apple cider doughnuts — there's a new breakfast favorite this fall.

Patty Catalano

Oct 13, 2021

The "Bacon Butty" Is the Ultimate 4-Ingredient Hangover Recipe Recipes

This sandwich is so popular throughout the United Kingdom that Prince Harry even organized a “survivor’s breakfast” complete with bacon butties the morning after Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton.

Lauren Shockey

Aug 20, 2021

Crispy Air Fryer Fish Is a Better, Grown-Up Version of Fish Sticks Recipes

Don't skip the air fryer (frozen) french fries.

Kristina Vänni

Aug 15, 2021

These Lemon Pikelets Will Make You Rethink Your Saturday Pancake Routine Recipes

It's like a cross between a pancake, crumpet, and British scone.

Tara Holland

Aug 13, 2021

These Crumpets Will Make You Reevaluate Your Love for English Muffins Recipes

They're lighter and spongier. (Read: even better.)

Tara Holland

Aug 9, 2021

How to Make Yorkshire Pudding Just Like the British Do Recipes

Whether you call it a pudding or a popover, this eggy cloud-like side dish is as delicious as it is impressive.

Christine Gallary

Jun 21, 2021

These Best-Ever Blueberry Scones Are Filled with Buttery, Flaky Layers Recipes

You'll never make them any other way.

Christine Gallary

Jun 15, 2021

The Tropical Fruit Trifle That Instantly Lights Up Any Room

Pride Bakeshop

It's the perfect centerpiece for a dinner table or dessert party.

Pichet Ong

Jun 4, 2021

I Tried the British Cleaning Paste That’s All Over TikTok — Here’s My Honest Review

Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn

Spoiler: It worked wonders on dirty backsplash grout!

Ashley Abramson

May 27, 2021

Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn

Great news: Some of these ARE available stateside!

Ashley Abramson

Mar 29, 2021

How To Make the Best, Crispiest, Beer-Battered Fish at Home Recipes

It's all thanks to one smart ingredient.

Christine Gallary

Mar 17, 2021

The Best Grocery Store Snacks You Can Find in Britain Groceries

Snack food options in British grocery stores extend past the traditional chips and candy.

Caitlin Huson

Dec 31, 2020

How To Make Banoffee Pie Recipes

The best no-bake pie you aren't making — yet!

Meghan Splawn

Sep 18, 2020

What’s the Difference? Crumpets Versus English Muffins Skills

Homemade English muffins are one of those things we whip out whenever we want something extra special in the morning – a birthday brunch, in-laws are in town, you name it! One guest recently asked about the difference between crumpets and English muffins, and we were honestly stumped…with good reason, it turns out!One thing that all the blogs, websites, and cookbooks seem to agree upon is that crumpets and English muffins are two different creatures.

Emma Christensen

Jul 10, 2020

Sourdough Crumpets Are the Best, Easiest Thing to Make with Your Sourdough Starter Recipes

You only need three very basic ingredients to make them.

Sheela Prakash

Apr 22, 2020

Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

When the temperature takes a permanent nosedive and fall is starting to look a lot more like winter, shepherd’s pie is one of the first things that I crave. One enormous square of this casserole, with its blanket of mashed potatoes and that savory meat-and-vegetable filling, sends a sigh of contentment through my whole body. One casserole makes more than enough for my household of two, so I can look forward to comfort meals all week long.

Emma Christensen

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Muffin-Pan Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

Shepherd’s pie is a marvelous comfort food: hearty meat and veg under a mashed potato crust. This upside-down version, made in a muffin pan and baked in shredded potato cups, is both ingenious and cute. Ingenious in that it takes so little time — no more than what you have on an average Monday evening; cute in that, hello! These are small and adorable muffin cups of shepherd’s pie. Besides the muffin pan, this meal relies on one smart shortcut.

Kelli Foster

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Fig and Raspberry Bakewell Tarts Recipes

I can think of few finer uses for jam than a bakewell tart, a scrumptious British dessert combining buttery short crust pastry with sweet fruit preserves and almond frangipane. For these mini bakewell tarts made in a muffin tin, I used raspberry jam and early autumn figs, a lovely summer-meets-fall pairing.Biting into a bakewell tart is pure bliss – on the outside you have a flaky crust, which holds rich, chewy almond frangipane and below that, a layer of sweet jam.

Emily Han

Jan 21, 2020

Recipe: Chocolate Sponge Cake with Ganache Frosting Recipes

A simple yet festive chocolate cake you can use for birthdays or just serve as a luxurious after-dinner dessert.

Paola Thomas

Jan 21, 2020

Straight Up: Pimm’s Cup for the English Gardener Recipes

Cool and crisp, with a citrusy, herbaceous tang, served over tinkling cubes of ice, Pimm’s Cup is the quintessential British summer drink. Although this tall refresher is most famously enjoyed by spectators at Wimbledon and at cricket matches and sailing regattas, it will be forever tied to gardening for me.

Nora Maynard

Jan 21, 2020

Recipe: Sheet-Pan “Half English” Breakfast Recipes

You'll feel like a breakfast superhero.

Christine Gallary

Jan 21, 2020

Recipe: Earl Grey Hot Cross Buns Recipes

If there’s one seasonal food I get excited about in the spring, it’s hot cross buns. I’m not searching the supermarkets for chocolate eggs come April, no no — I’m looking for these carb-y delights. They’re slightly sweet, soft and scented with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Exactly what I crave during these sporadically rainy days in the UK.

Izy Hossack

Jan 21, 2020

Recipe: Sourdough English Muffins Recipes

If you want to make fresh sourdough bread every day, consider the English muffin. I think this is the right food for the home baker to get cozy with sourdough since most of us are comfortable with rolling out dough, and stovetop cooking is simple. All you need is a sourdough starter, which you can make yourself of procure from an obliging friend. Stovetop breads like English muffins make it possible to whip up a fresh batch of bread every day or so.

Amy Halloran

Jan 21, 2020

Recipe: Easy Blender Lemon Curd Recipes

Ridiculously creamy, light-bodied lemon curd that comes from a high-speed blender seems too good to be true, right? Since this custard-like curd is usually cooked slowly and gently on the stove to avoid the risk of curdling, you’d think so. But it’s not too good to be true! And the results are more lush and dreamy than you may have ever thought possible. Here’s how to make your dream a reality. I am the first to tell you I was skeptical.

Sheela Prakash

Jan 21, 2020

Recipe: Buttermilk Blueberry Lemon Scones Recipes

Instead of picking up pastries or a coffee cake at the grocery store or bakery, add these lemony blueberry scones to your Easter brunch menu. Loaded with plump blueberries and lemon zest, these tender, golden-brown scones use buttermilk instead of heavy cream and are drizzled with a lemony glaze at the end for an extra hit of citrus flavor. Best of all, the scone dough can be made, frozen, and baked so they can be served fresh without any fuss or stress.

Christine Gallary

Jan 21, 2020