This book is a revelation to Americans who have never tasted real Cornish Pasties, Scotch Woodcock (a splendid version of scrambled eggs) or Brown Bread Ice Cream. From the sumptuous breakfasts that made England famous to the steamed puddings, trifles, meringues and syllabubs that are still renowned, no aspect of British cooking is overlooked. Soups, fish, meat and game, vegetables, sauces, high teas, scones, crumpets, hot cross buns, savories, preserves and sweets of all kinds are here in clear, precise recipes with ingredients and utensils translated into American terms.

The food and culinary history of Britain with 200 regional recipes and 800 evocative photographs.

Having grown up in his parents’ gastropub, Jamie Oliver has always had a special place in his heart for British cooking. And in recent years there’s been an exciting revolution in the British food world in general. English chefs, producers, and artisans are retracing old recipes, rediscovering quality ingredients, and focusing on simplicity and quality. Jamie celebrates the best of the old and new (including classic British immigrant food) in his first cookbook focused on England. Here are over 130 great, easy-to-prepare recipes, ranging from salads—Heavenly Salmon and Epic Roast Chicken; to puddings—Rhubarb and Rice Pudding and Citrus Cheesecake Pots; to Sunday lunch—Guinness Lamb Shanks and Roast Quail Skewers; and, of course, the crumbliest scones. America has already fallen for the new British gastropub cooking, with popular restaurants by chefs such as April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig and the John Dory. Now Jamie shows how to make the same delicious food at home. This is definitely not your grandmother’s mushy peas!

Bake your way through the much-loved BBC1 series with this beautiful, fully photographic cookbook of 120 original recipes, including those from both the judges and the bakers. This book is for every baker – whether you want to whip up a quick batch of easy biscuits at the very last minute or you want to spend your time making a breathtaking showstopper, there are recipes and decoration options for creating both. Using straightforward, easy-to-follow techniques there are reliable recipes for biscuits, traybakes, bread, large and small cakes, sweet pastry and patisserie, savoury pastry, puddings and desserts. Each chapter transports you on set and showcases the best recipes from the challenges including Mary and Paul's Signature Bakes, Technical Challenges and Showstoppers, plus the best bakers' recipes from the show. There are step-by-step photographs to help guide you through the more complicated techniques and stunning photography throughout, making this the perfect gift for all bakers and Bake Off fans.

The debut cookbook from Great British Chefs contains 120 recipes from 60 of the best chefs cooking in the UK today. Every single one of the fully illustrated recipes in Great British Chefs is a testament to just how incredible the UK's food scene has become. From simple weeknight dinners to more complex courses for dinner parties, this book provides a wealth of inspiration for keen home cooks. Through each dish we chart the evolution of the UK's food culture, from the culinary masters that started it all and those championing modern British cooking, to the international cuisines we've fallen in love with and the next generation of exciting new talent. While the recipes in this book may come straight from the minds of top chefs, we've ensured that they're all suited to the home kitchen, perfect for ambitious cooks looking to impress. The chefs featured in the book are: Britain's Culinary Masters: Pierre Koffmann, Mark Dodson, Shaun Hill, Paul Heathcote, Marcus Wareing, Nathan Outlaw, Simon Rogan, Michael Wignall, Michael Caines, Sat Bains Flavours of Europe: Pascal Aussignac, Eric Chavot, Daniel Galmiche, Chris & Jeff Galvin, Francesco Mazzei, Theo Randall, Luke Holder, José Pizarro, Agnar Sverrisson Flavours of the World: Alfred Prasad, Vivek Singh, Peter Joseph, Andrew Wong, Robert Ortiz, Hideki Hiwatashi, Peter Gordon, Anna Hansen, Graham Hornigold, Marcello Tully, Scott Hallsworth Classic British & Pub Food: Jeremy Lee, Richard Corrigan, Robert Thompson, Geoffrey Smeddle, Frances Atkins, Galton Blackiston, Josh Eggleton, James Mackenzie, Emily Watkins, Dominic Chapman Modern British: Tom Aikens, Alyn Williams, Adam Byatt, William Drabble, Adam Gray, Martin Wishart, Paul Ainsworth, Simon Hulstone, Andy McLeish, Adam Stokes, Nigel Haworth, James Sommerin New Wave: Robin Gill, Merlin Labron-Johnson, Chantelle Nicholson, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Phil Fanning, Paul Welburn, Paul Foster, Paul A Young

The indomitable Gary Rhodes is back with his most ambitious collection of recipes yet. Famed for his mouth-watering variations on traditional British favourites, Gary sets out on a quest to modernise and enhance many classic dishes, updating them for the new millennium with a host of new and exciting ideas. Recipes will include dazzling new versions of such favourites as Steak and Kidney Pie, Prawn Cocktail and Cauliflower Cheese, as well as new dishes which take their inspiration from the best traditions of British food, such as Roast Parsnip Soup glazed with Parmesan and Chive Cream, Seared Cured Salmon Cutlets with Leeks, Bacon and a Cider Vinegar Dressing and Chicken Fillet Steaks with Chestnut Mushrooms, Sage and Lemon Sauce. As ever, Gary lives up to his reputation for creating delectable cakes and desserts with sensational ideas such as Chocolate Treacle Sandwich, Cranberry and Walnut Tart and Iced Vanilla Parfait with Nutmeg Clotted Cream and Caramelised Apples. In a series of special features spread through the book, Gary looks at the social and culinary traditions that have shaped British food. Features include such institutions as- The Great British Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Christmas.

A riveting narrative history of food as seen through 100 recipes, from ancient Egyptian bread to modernist cuisine. We all love to eat, and most people have a favorite ingredient or dish. But how many of us know where our much-loved recipes come from, who invented them, and how they were originally cooked? In A History of Food in 100 Recipes, culinary expert and BBC television personality William Sitwell explores the fascinating history of cuisine from the first cookbook to the first cupcake, from the invention of the sandwich to the rise of food television. A book you can read straight through and also use in the kitchen, A History of Food in 100 Recipes is a perfect gift for any food lover who has ever wondered about the origins of the methods and recipes we now take for granted.