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The English Kitchen
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Debunking the myths and pushing the boundaries of English Cookery, one recipe at a time.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 4214 )
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Rhubarb, Vanilla & Cardamom Jam, Small Batch
When I had a growing family, I made oodles and scads of jams, preserves, jellies and pickles every year. I spent hours putting up fruit and veg from our garden... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Beef Stew and Leftover Stew Pie for Two
Simple Simon met a Pie Man going to the fair, said Simple Simon to the Pie Man, let me taste your ware. Said the Pie Man to Simple Simon, show me first your... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Small Batch Maple & Oatmeal Muffins
I quite like to enjoy a muffin in the mornings either for breakfast or mid morning with a hot drink. Muffins always seem to be an acceptable option to choose fo... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Salmon Pot Pie
We eat a lot of fish and chicken in our home. Mostly chicken, and then fish. Sometimes it is fresh fish, but often I take advantage of good tinned fish, such... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate Box Brownies
Happy Valentines Day. I know that to many people it is just a huge money grab, and really, if you love someone you can celebrate that love for them any day of... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lancashire Hot Pot for Two
One of my favourite television shows, long before I even dreamt of moving over to the UK was a British soap opera called Coronation Street. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chicken & Orzo Soup
Still no working stove. It turns out that the problem is not with the stove, but with the electrics in the house, so we are now waiting on the landlord to pull... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Turkey Mexi-Melts
Not having a hob/cooker to use for the last half week or so has certainly been a challenge for me. I really hope that when the Engineer comes tomorrow, it is... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Valentines Picnic for Two
With Valentines Day coming up this week, and my stove being out of commission, I thought it would be fun to do something different and create a delicious... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Vanilla, Cardamom & Lemon Pudding
I think Vanilla pudding has to be one of my favourites of the pudding flavours. Now when I am speaking here of pudding, I am talking about the North American... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
How To Make a Better Sandwich
There is not a lot of cooking going on here at the moment with our cooker being out of service! We have an engineer booked to come and have a look at it on... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Grandmother's Buttermilk Cake
Do you want the good news or the bad news first. Okay, I'll give you the bad news. My stove is broken. It's a combined gas electric and until I can afford to... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Pork Chops Baked with Sweet Potatoes
We don't eat a lot of red meat in our house. We mostly eat chicken or fish, with an occasional piece of beef, lamb or pork. I have thought about stopping... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cheese & Marmite Scones
Marmite . . . it is a love it or loathe it type of thing. Todd enjoys it just spread on buttered bread. Myself, I have never quite warmed up to the idea of... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Dietbon Review - Weight Loss Meal Plan
A few weeks prior to Christmas I was contacted by a Company called Dietbon and asked if I would like to try the program out for a week. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Garlic Steak Bites & Potatoes
This recipe is one that I found and pinned from this site a long time ago. I finally got around to making it for our Sunday dinner yesterday and it was every bi... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Double Lemon Drizzle Loaf
I am a real lover of the flavour of lemon and this is the time of year we have them in abundance in our shops, being imported from Spain, which is a country tha... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Blueberry Cake For Two
This is a cake that I made for us last week. I am trying to job my memory as to where I got it from. I am pretty sure it was Bunny's Oven. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Pepperpot Soup
We have certainly had a cold week here in the UK. Nothing like the Arctic Vortex which has been gripping the North American continent, but cold nonetheless. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Classic Grilled Cheese with Marinated Onions
We don't always have days when we are wanting a big meal to eat for our suppers in this house. I think as you get older, your appetites change and you don't... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES