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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 ( 4242 )
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Sage & Onion Stuffing
I think one of my favourite things about any holiday meal has to be the stuffing, or dressing as it is sometimes also called! The two terms seem to be used... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Root Vegetable Tian
One thing I love most about this time of year and the holidays is the abundance of root vegetables, which are at their freshest and finest. Potatoes, sweet... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Scalloped Macaroni
Today I tortured my pasta hating husband with some comfort food from my childhood, which rang all my bells, but left him feeling rather off key! haha He says... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cranberry, Pecan & White Chocolate Flapjacks
Sorry for the background in these photos today. I was fighting with waning light. We have had one of those days. We set off for the grocery shop fairly early,... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Breakfast Stollen Slice
One of the things I really enjoy during the holiday season is Stollen. I adore marzipan and dried fruits, and a bread which combines the two of them is... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Steak & Stilton Hot Pot
We don't eat a lot of red meat in our home, but we do enjoy it once in a while. I tend to gravitate more to the cheaper cuts, and I do this for several reasons. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ham, Leek & Potato Gratin
This is a really simple and yet delicious bake which makes great use of any leftover ham and potatoes you might have that you want to use up. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Heart and Soul of My English Kitchen!
Can you see it in this picture? This was me, a budding writer, on Easter Sunday, back in 1960. I was wearing my Sunday best and holding the little white bible m... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Custard Filled Corn Bread
I have a long standing love affair with corn bread of any kind. As a bread, as a muffin, as a cake, as stuffing . . . corn bread and I have had a very long... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Degusta October 2017 Box (Review)
Every month I am the happy recipient of a Degustabox. I love these boxes. Opening each one is a bit like opening a Christmas box. Always a surprise and always... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Broccoli wasn't a vegetable I ever remember eating when I was growing up. I don't think it was available anywhere that we lived, or if it was, it wasn't... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Roast Pork with Carrots, Turnips & Apples
I love the autumn when the temperatures start to really cool down and the idea of turning on the oven to cook a meal like this is really something to be looked... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Brandied Mincemeat
I picked up a new cookbook the other day. Yes, I know . . . I couldn't resist. It was Nigel Slater's Christmas book, The Christmas Chronicles. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Apple Spice Cake
I wanted to bake a cake today that would reflect celebrations. There is just so much to celebrate this month! I love apples and Todd loves Spice cakes, so I... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Quesadilla Cheese Burgers
My daughter posted this video on her page the other day for this Giant Quesadilla Burger. It looked fun and oh so tasty. I thought to myself, I am going to... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Basics to Brilliance, Donna Hay
Australia's bestselling cookbook author returns with a stunning new book, Basics to Brilliance - and a TV series tie in. Australia's most trusted and... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Oatmeal & Blueberry Cookie Pie
You might be forgiven if you looked at this next photograph and thought to yourself that looks like one very perfectly round and delicious oatmeal cookie . . . Read more
Posted on 09 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Crock Pot Chicken with Creamy Gravy
I am a great fan of crock pot cooking on busy days. Especially when the end result is a delicious dish such as this fabulous chicken with creamy gravy! Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Eileen's Hotdog and Corn Casserole
I have five children and all of them love to cook, and are great cooks. No surprise there! I always had a very cooking friendly kitchen when they were growing... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fajita Chicken Bake
I have a confession. I can be rather lazy when it comes to every day ordinary cooking. I love good food, but I usually try to get to good food in the easiest wa... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES