The British Cookbook : authentic home cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

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 DairySoups and StewsVegetablesFish and ShellfishPoultryGame and Game BirdsBeefPork and LambSavoury Pies and PastiesStuffings, Dumplings, Porridge and PastryGriddle Cakes and BreadsOven-Baked Breads and Savoury BakesCakes, Buns and BiscuitsPuddings and PiesSauces, Confections and Preserves