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

The British Cookbook: authentic home cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland is a cookbook by Ben Mervis. It brings together authentic home-cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, presented alongside cultural history.

Key details

• Author: Ben Mervis
• Over 550 authentic home-cooking recipes
• Covers England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Combines cookbook content with cultural history
• Includes photographs of food and local scenery

Synopsis

Ben Mervis, a food historian, surveys British regional and seasonal cooking through a deeply researched collection of more than 550 recipes. Alongside familiar favourites such as Shepherd’s Pie, Welsh Rarebit, Scottish Crumpets and Victoria Sponge, the selection also draws in lesser-known regional dishes including Bonfire Night Black Peas and Dublin Bay Prawns.

Historic staples sit beside iconic dishes with roots beyond the United Kingdom, including Chicken Tikka Masala, Curry Goat and Sesame Prawn Toast. Each recipe is accompanied by notes on origins, clear instructions, and guidance on distinctive ingredients and techniques, with photography of both dishes and landscapes completing the journey.

Chapters

• 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

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