The British Isles have a wealth of authentic recipes from the cuisines of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Great recipes using local produce and traditional techniques to produce delicious, hearty dishes. Here are a few of my favourite British recipes.
Summer Pudding I’ve long been intrigued by summer pudding, the classic British dessert made in the height of summer when berries are abundant and very ripe. It’s ideal for warm weather and the colour is perfect for the Australian festive table. There are many variations using all sorts of berries, but raspberries and red currants […]
Eton Mess The classic British dessert Eton mess originated at the English boys’ school Eton College as a simple dish of whipped cream and crushed strawberries. I’ve added the Cointreau as it gives a lift to strawberries in the cooler months, when they aren’t as full-flavoured as they are in high summer (you could use […]
Pepper Steak My pepper steak recipe is inspired by one in Elizabeth David’s Spices, Salt & Aromatics in the English Kitchen. I serve it with a salad that has a little sweetness to cut through the heat of the pepper (the watercress, apple & Stilton salad in the below video works well too), but you […]
Chicken & VegetablePot Pie There’s something very comforting about a homemade pie. This chicken and vegetable pot pie, which I’ve been making for over 30 years, is one of my favourites. If you’re short on time you can use a barbecued chicken and frozen vegetables; but if you have the time, make it from scratch […]
