'Oh what a perfect book. It makes me want to take a year off and stand in a kitchen all day
every day trying to bring these wonderful dishes to life... without a hint of jingoistic
grandstanding it reminds us what a rich varied and proud cuisines we have in Britain... so
grateful to have this.' - Stephen Fry 'Staggeringly comprehensive and deeply researched it's a
big greedy engrossing banquet of a book.' - Marina O'Loughlin British journalist writer and
restaurant critic Discover over 550 much-loved authentic home cooking recipes from England
Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland celebrating the rich traditions of regional and seasonal
British cooking In The British Cookbook author and food historian Ben Mervis takes readers
on a mouth-watering culinary tour across England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland
revealing a cuisine as diverse as the landscape from which it originates. Part cookbook part
cultural history this deeply researched collection of 550 authentic recipes encompasses
home-cooked classics such as Shepherd's Pie Welsh Rarebit Scottish Crumpets and Victoria
Sponge lesser-known and regional recipes such as Bonfire Night Black Peas and Dublin Bay
Prawns dishes deeply steeped in British history such as Haggis and Devils on Horseback and
iconic dishes with roots outside of the United Kingdom such as Chicken Tikka Masala Curry
Goat and Sesame Prawn Toast. The recipes are fascinating to read and easy to follow with
lively descriptions of each dish's origins clear user-friendly instructions and helpful
notes on unique ingredients and techniques. Stunning photographs of food and local scenery
complete this exciting ode to British cuisine. Chapters include: Eggs and Dairy Soups and
Stews Vegetables Fish and Shellfish Poultry Game and Game Birds Beef Pork and Lamb Savoury Pies
and Pasties Stuffings Dumplings Porridge and Pastry Griddle Cakes and Breads Oven-Baked
Breads and Savoury Bakes Cakes Buns and Biscuits Puddings and Pies Sauces Confections and
Preserves
