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There’s more to British recipes than afternoon tea. Enjoy our British starters, dessert recipes and healthy food ideas!

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    This Indulgent Sandwich Was One of Queen Elizabeth’s Favorites

    Her Majesty’s taste in food was classic—but this preference is surprising.

    Smoked Baked Beans

    Your cookout just got amazing thanks to these flavor-packed smoked baked beans.


    British Baked Beans

    Heinz clearly know a thing or two about British baked beans, but this homemade recipe comes close. In...


    Battenberg Cake

    This classic British dessert is full of almond marzipan and apricot sweetness. Our Battenberg cake recipe shows you how to...


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    English Muffins

    6 reviews

    This English muffins recipe yields soft and chewy bread with all the craggy nooks and crannies that make English muffins...

    Brandy Alexander

    1 review

    There's no need to prepare after-dinner sweets at your next dinner party. This Brandy Alexander recipe combines brandy, chocolate liqueur...


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    Pimm’s Cup

    This classic British drink should be on everyone's summer sip list. The sparkling, botanical Pimm's Cup is a staple at...

    Bakewell Tart

    1 review

    A Bakewell tart is an almond and jam-based pastry that's simple in looks but rich in flavor. Beginner bakers and...


    Custard Tart

    This lemony custard tart recipe is steeped in British culinary history and tastes marvelous too. Simply dust the top with...


    What Are Dippy Eggs, and How Do You Make Them?

    You don't have to cross the pond to try this quintessential British breakfast.


    Cherries Jubilee

    2 reviews

    Made with sweet or tart cherries and doused in brandy, cherries jubilee will be a flaming success! —Taste Recipes...

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    What Is a Chip Butty and Why Do Brits Love It So Much?

    Yes, it's an abomination. Yes, I'm craving one right now.


    Bakewell Pie Tarts

    1 review

    With my busy family of five, I'm always burning things in the oven because I get pulled into other tasks....


    How to Make the Steak and Kidney Pie That’s Served at Hogwarts

    For a taste of Hogwarts, dive into a hearty, comforting slice of this traditional British steak and kidney pie.


    Madeira Cake

    1 review

    Thanks to creamy butter and tart lemon zest, Madeira cake is dense in texture but light, crisp and fresh in...


    How to Make Spotted Dick, a Traditional British Pudding

    The name raises eyebrows, but this dessert is delicious! Here's how to make spotted dick with custard sauce.

    How to Make the Best-Ever Banoffee Pie Recipe

    Need a showstopper dessert that doesn't require baking the day away? This banoffee pie recipe is the answer.


    Welsh Cakes

    My grandfather was Welsh and liked to make Welsh cakes on the griddle. Our whole family loves them. Sometimes he...


    Cornish Pasties

    9 reviews

    My great-aunt Gladys was from a small mining town in England where pasties were popular. I loved to watch her...


    Air-Fryer Toad-in-the-Hole

    4 reviews

    This is a British comfort food that consists of sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding. I prepare mine in the air...


    Easy Scottish Shortbread

    1 review

    These traditional butter cookies require only three ingredients. They’re so yummy, you won’t be able to stop at just one!...


    Vanilla-Glazed Ginger Scones

    2 reviews

    Gingerbread is a flavor that works with all sorts of delicious holiday baked goods. To glaze these ginger scones, just...


    Dried Cranberry Scones

    1 review

    I go on vacation with my best friend to Michigan every July. Her cousin is allowed to come, too—but only...


    Pressure-Cooker English Pub Split Pea Soup

    4 reviews

    This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend...


    Pressure-Cooker Manchester Stew

    3 reviews

    While in college, I studied abroad. A vegetarian at the time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and diverse...

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    Steamed Pudding Is the Old-School Dessert You Need to Make

    This frugal-yet-tasty dessert helped home cooks make the most of budget ingredients.


    We Tried 10 Kinds of British Candy (and There Was One We Absolutely Adored)

    We tried 10 kinds of British candy—everything from aerated chocolate to something called Squashies.


    16 Traditional British Foods Explained to Americans

    You've probably heard of all these traditional British foods, but now you can finally learn what they actually are.


    English Pub Split Pea Soup

    12 reviews

    This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...


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    English Muffin Bread

    39 reviews

    Slathering butter (or honey or chocolate hazelnut spread) on a slice of this craggy English muffin bread is ultra-satisfying, as...


    English Batter Buns

    7 reviews

    Since receiving this easy-to-prepare recipe from a dear friend, I've made these rolls often for the holidays. —Geraldine West, Ogden,...