A parsley sauce is a white sauce to which some fresh, finely chopped parsley has been added for colour and flavour. It’s a very old sauce in terms of English cooking. English cookery had many green sauces up until the end of the Middle Ages. Parsley sauce, along with mint sauce, may perhaps be the…
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Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower cordial is a sweet, floral tasting syrup with a lemon tang. To make it, the elderflowers are best gathered when they are still young and cream coloured, rather than older and purer white. Shake the flowers well to get any insects out. You make a sugar syrup, and pour it hot over the flowers…
London Bloomer Bread
The term “London Bloomer Bread” refers to a type of bread popularized by bakeries in London, England. It is somewhat denser than other white breads, with typically a thicker, crispier crust as well. It is used for sandwiches, toast, fried toast, etc. Leftover Bloomer Bread is considered very good for summer puddings. The word “Bloomer”…
India Pale Ale
India Pale Ale is a type of ale. It is pale in colour, as the name indicates, and has an alcohol content of 5% or higher. It is very hoppy, and therefore more bitter than other beers, particularly when new, however, it mellows as it ages. IPA on bottles stands for “India Pale Ale.” History…
Summer Pudding Recipe
The classic English summer dessert. The simplicity of the ingredients is deceptive; the tastes of this are very sophisticated.
Tregothnan Tea
Tregothnan Tea is an English tea, actually grown in England. It is grown at Tregothnan estate owned by the Boscawen family near Truro, Cornwall. The estate has a plantation of about 8,000 tea bushes (as of 2006) of the Camellia sinensis variety of tea. Harvesting of the leaves starts when the bushes are about 3…
Tregothnan Tea
Tregothnan Tea is an English tea, actually grown in England. It is grown at Tregothnan estate owned by the Boscawen family near Truro, Cornwall. The estate has a plantation of about 8,000 tea bushes (as of 2006) of the Camellia sinensis variety of tea. Harvesting of the leaves starts when the bushes are about 3…
Drawn Butter Sauce Recipe
Use this sauce hot with vegetables particularly artichokes, fish or seafood such as crab or lobster.
Coronation Sauce
Coronation Sauce is a dead product. It was a light-coloured creamy sauce with a mild curry flavour and a fruity taste. Made by the Heinz Company (its full name was “Heinz Coronation Sauce”) and sold in 10.6 oz (315ml) bottles, it was meant as a shortcut way to make Coronation Chicken — you just poured…
Golden Jubilee Chicken Recipe
This was served with a pasta salad and lime wedges at the Queen’s Golden Jubilee party in 2002.
Coronation Chicken Recipe
In the 1950s, this was served with a cold salad of rice and peas. Now, this is very popular as a sandwich filler.
Rum Butter Recipe
Good with steamed puddings, crumbles, Apple Betty, etc.
Mashed Potato Cake Recipe
This is a bit more fussing than plain old mash, but it looks and tastes fantastic and is even great as a make-ahead side dish.
Brussels Sprout Purée with Chestnuts and Bacon Recipe
This is a side-dish that you can make entirely in the microwave, making it ideal for times when your stove is already full-out committed — or just for times when you don’t want any pots or pans wash-up.
Golden Buck Recipe
A traditional variation on Welsh Rabbit.
Pea Fritters Recipe
Nice with some sour cream with fresh dill weed in it, or with side dollops of Greek yoghurt.
Roasted Sausages and Leeks Recipe
A really easy but great baked sausage dish. Frees you up from having to futz over them in a frying pan.
Baked Leeks with Parmesan and Cream Recipe
A rich, luscious but easy way to serve leeks.
Potato and Artichoke Pie Recipe
The only drag about this recipe is that you have to cook the potatoes first. Otherwise, it really only takes about 20 minutes to put together.
Plain Scones Recipe
A classic recipe for classic scones.
Chicken Pot Pie with Chestnut Mushrooms, White Wine Sauce and Puff Pastry Crust Recipe
This pie has a gorgeous filling, a gorgeous crust, and so few ingredients! Yet the flavours of the chicken, chestnut mushrooms and white wine come through in a memorable dish.
Stokenchurch Pie Recipe
The measurements in this pie don’t have to be exact: it is a classic English recipe designed to use up leftovers.
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts Recipe
A classic way to serve sprouts.
Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes Recipe
A bit of futzing, especially on the timing, but they are fantastic.