The British Cookbook: authentic home cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
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Ben Mervis takes readers on a culinary journey through the UK, blending history and tradition with 550 authentic recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. From home-cooked classics like Shepherd’s Pie and Victoria Sponge to regional gems like Bonfire Night Black Peas, this book highlights the diversity of British cuisine. With engaging dish histories, user-friendly instructions, and stunning food photography, it’s both a cookbook and a cultural exploration.
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.
Embraces 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.
Also includes 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
Has lively descriptions of each dish's origins.
Includes 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.
