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Crispy Beer-Battered Cod and Chips with Tartar Sauce

Crispy Beer-Battered Cod and Chips with Tartar Sauce

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2.2 lb (1 kg) russet or Maris Piper potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chips 2.5 qt (2.4 L) neutral oil for frying 4 skinless cod fillets, 6 oz (170 g) each Fine salt, kosher salt, […]

Full English Fry-Up with All the Trimmings

Full English Fry-Up with All the Trimmings

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 pork breakfast sausages (about 500 g / 1.1 lb) 8 rashers back bacon (about 300 g / 10.5 oz) 200 g (7 oz) black pudding, sliced into 8 rounds (1 cm / 3/8 […]

Ploughman’s Lunch Board with Cheddar, Ham, and Pickles

Ploughman’s Lunch Board with Cheddar, Ham, and Pickles

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 rustic loaf (about 400 g), sliced 250 g sharp English cheddar, cut into wedges 300 g thick-cut ham (roast or smoked), sliced 150 g pickled onions, drained 150 g Branston pickle (about 1/2 […]

Classic Fish Pie with Creamy Parsley Sauce

Classic Fish Pie with Creamy Parsley Sauce

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.2 kg floury potatoes (2 lb 10 oz), peeled and chopped 60 g butter + 120 ml whole milk for mash; salt, white pepper, pinch nutmeg 350 g undyed smoked haddock, skinless […]

Classic Cornish Pasty with Beef and Root Veggies

Classic Cornish Pasty with Beef and Root Veggies

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large pasties Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g strong bread flour (about 4 cups), 1 tsp fine salt 125 g cold unsalted butter (9 tbsp), 120 g cold lard (about 1/2 cup) 175 […]

Classic Beef Wellington with Red Wine Gravy

Classic Beef Wellington with Red Wine Gravy

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (about 1.75 lb / 800 g), trimmed 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 lb (450 g) all-butter puff pastry, thawed 8–10 slices prosciutto (about 5 oz / […]

Classic Eton Mess with Strawberries and Berry Coulis

Classic Eton Mess with Strawberries and Berry Coulis

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 500 g ripe strawberries (about 1 lb), divided 140 g crisp meringue nests (about 5–6 nests), crushed 2 cups cold heavy or double cream (480 ml) 3 tbsp granulated sugar (38 g), divided 2 […]

Classic Victoria Sponge with Jam and Whipped Cream

Classic Victoria Sponge with Jam and Whipped Cream

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 225 g unsalted butter, softened (about 1 cup) 225 g caster sugar (about 1 cup + 2 tbsp) 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 225 g self-raising flour (about […]

Classic Bread and Butter Pudding with Sultanas

Classic Bread and Butter Pudding with Sultanas

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 slices (about 400 g) day-old white bread or brioche 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 120 g (3/4 cup) sultanas 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar […]

Baked Cauliflower Cheese with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

Baked Cauliflower Cheese with Mustard Cheddar Sauce

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (2 to 2.5 lb / 900 g–1.1 kg), cut into florets Kosher salt, black pepper 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour 3 cups […]