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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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Balsamic Chicken & Mushrooms
I need to be better at labeling what I put in the freezer. When I go to Costco, I buy big packs of chicken breasts and thighs, and then I divide them up and... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tuna Salad Wrap
I've had a pretty busy day today. I went to the grocery store this morning and picked up a bunch of things to make my granola and a few other bits. Read more
Posted on 26 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Skillet Sausage, Peas & Rice
I love to cook, and I love to eat. I worked as a Personal Chef for a number of years for a very wealthy American Family here in the UK, where every meal had to... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Perfect Blondies
My ex-mother in law Elizabeth made wonderful blondies. Kind of cakey, with a lovely almost butterscotch flavour and topped with a lovely brown sugar fudge icing. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cinnamon Toast Cake
This is a cake recipe I have been eye-balling for quite some time now. It closely resembles other cake recipes that I have seen, called Cinnamon Flop Cake, Amis... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Bacon & Cheese Panini
A friend of mine on Instagram posted a ham and cheese panini on her feed the other day and it looked amazingly delicious. I thought it was bacon, but she said... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Sweet Pickled Onions
I tried doing a pot roast in my Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker at the weekend. It was okay, but I had to cook it twice as long as the recipe suggested. I... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Fish Fingers, Chips & Beans
One thing that children really enjoy for their suppers here in the UK are Fish Fingers, Chips and Beans. Its a simple meal and quick to throw together, making i... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2019 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
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