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White Sauce
A smooth and reliable white sauce made with butter, flour and milk, ideal for lasagne, pasta…
British Recipes
British cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested British recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Cottage Shepherd’s Pie
Savoury minced lamb under a blanket of golden mashed potato — proper comfort food for a…
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Easy Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef with carrots, potatoes and a rich gravy — proper home cooking for…
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Victoria Sponge Cake
Two light, golden sponges sandwiched with jam and cream — the cake that says "afternoon tea".
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Roast Chicken
A golden, juicy roast chicken with lemon, garlic and herbs — Sunday lunch in its most…
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Apple Crumble
Sweet-tart spiced apples under a buttery oat crumble — the British pudding everyone returns to.
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Scones with Jam and Cream
Tall, fluffy scones with a tender crumb — the heart of every proper afternoon tea.
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Mince Pies
Buttery pastry cases filled with spiced fruit mincemeat — a Christmas tradition every year.
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Roast Turkey
A herb-rubbed, properly basted turkey with a golden, crisp skin — the Christmas centrepiece without the…
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Toad in the Hole
Sausages baked in a crisp, billowing Yorkshire pudding batter — proper British comfort food with onion…
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Fish and Chips
Crisp beer-battered fish with chunky chips — the British seaside classic you can make at home.
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
A moist date sponge drenched in warm toffee sauce — the most comforting pudding in the…
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Tomato Soup
A smooth, comforting tomato soup with a hint of basil — far better than anything from…
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Carrot and Coriander Soup
A velvety, lightly spiced carrot soup with fresh coriander — bright, warming and very easy.
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Tuna Pasta Bake
Pasta in a creamy tuna and sweetcorn sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden —…
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Cauliflower Cheese
Tender cauliflower in a rich cheese sauce, baked until golden and bubbling — comfort food and…
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Carrot Cake
A moist, spiced carrot cake with a tangy cream cheese frosting — a teatime favourite for…
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Lemon Drizzle Cake
A soft sponge soaked in tangy lemon syrup for a moist, zesty crumb — a classic…
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Pancakes (Thin Crepe-Style)
Classic thin pancakes for Pancake Day — golden, lacy and perfect with lemon and sugar.
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Shepherd's Pie
Spiced lamb mince under a golden mashed potato topping — proper British comfort food for cold…
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Bangers and Mash
Sausages with creamy mashed potato and rich onion gravy — humble, hearty British comfort at its…
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Cornish Pasty
A golden pastry filled with beef, potato and swede — the hearty hand pie of Cornwall.
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Eton Mess
Crushed meringue folded with whipped cream and strawberries — a gloriously easy summer pudding.
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Full English Breakfast
The complete fry-up — eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato, mushrooms and toast for a proper weekend…
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Fish Pie
Flaky fish in a creamy sauce under a golden mashed potato topping — comforting British home…
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Hearty Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with root vegetables in a rich gravy — the ultimate cold-weather…
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Soft Bread Rolls
Fluffy, golden homemade bread rolls — soft enough to pull apart and perfect with any meal.
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Cottage Pie
Savoury beef mince under a golden mashed potato lid — proper British family comfort food.
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Sausage Rolls
Golden, flaky puff pastry wrapped around herby sausage meat — the perfect party bite or lunchbox…
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Scotch Eggs
Soft-boiled eggs wrapped in herby sausage meat and crispy breadcrumbs — a brilliant picnic classic.
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Beef Wellington
Beef fillet wrapped in mushroom duxelles and crisp puff pastry — the ultimate showstopper dinner.
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Yorkshire Puddings
Tall, crisp, golden Yorkshire puddings with a soft, eggy middle — the soul of any British…
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Irish Lamb Stew
Tender lamb slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots and barley in a rich broth — pure Irish comfort…
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British Welsh Rarebit
A rich molten cheese sauce with mustard and ale, grilled on toast until bubbling — proper…
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British Treacle Tart
A sweet golden syrup and breadcrumb tart with lemon — a beloved old-fashioned British pudding.
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Irish Stew
Tender lamb slowly braised with potatoes, onions and pearl barley — Ireland's most comforting one-pot meal.
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British Eton Mess
Crushed meringue with whipped cream, strawberries and a swirl of strawberry sauce — the prettiest no-cook…
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British Bakewell Tart
A buttery pastry case with raspberry jam and almond frangipane, topped with flaked almonds — a…
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British Coronation Chicken
Cold poached chicken in a curried mayo and apricot sauce — created for Queen Elizabeth II's…
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British Fish and Chips
Beer-battered white fish with thick golden chips and mushy peas — Britain's national dish, perfected over…
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British Trifle
A layered British dessert of sponge soaked in sherry, fruit, jelly, custard and whipped cream —…
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British Bread and Butter Pudding
Buttered slices of bread soaked in vanilla custard with raisins and nutmeg, baked until golden and…
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British Sticky Ginger Cake
A dark, sticky, deeply spiced gingerbread cake with treacle and stem ginger — perfect with custard…
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British Cornish Saffron Buns
Golden Cornish saffron buns studded with currants and sultanas — sweet, slightly spiced and uniquely Cornish.
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British Spotted Dick
A traditional British suet sponge pudding studded with currants, steamed for hours, served with hot custard.
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British Apple Crumble
Tart Bramley apples with a sweet buttery oat-and-flour crumble topping, baked until golden — Britain's most-loved…
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British Banoffee Pie
A British dessert of biscuit base, dulce de leche, sliced banana, whipped cream and chocolate —…
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British Bakewell Tart
A buttery shortcrust shell with jam and frangipane filling, topped with flaked almonds — the Derbyshire…
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British Lancashire Hotpot
Lamb and onions slow-cooked under a crown of sliced potatoes, baked until golden — Lancashire's most-loved…
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British Welsh Cakes
Small, sweet Welsh griddle cakes with currants, spice and butter — eaten warm with a dusting…
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British Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs on English muffins with ham, drowned in silky hollandaise sauce — Britain's most luxurious…
About British cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our British recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by British flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.