Celebrate the best of British

Celebrate the best of British

Recipes

Indulge in British food! Seek out in-season fruits and vegetables, quality British meat and some of our country's fabulous cheeses and dairy produce when you are out shopping and use these to create delicious meals at home. What about trying some of our most traditional dishes, such as Shepherd's Pie or Apple Crumble, and giving them a modern twist?!

If you have children, consider involving them in the preparation of the meal - British Food Fortnight is a great opportunity to teach them a few cooking skills as well as an appreciation of the pleasures and health benefits of eating good food.

There are lots of recipe ideas for you to try. Follow the Recipe menu options to find the one that tempts you most!

 
French Toast and Blueberries PDF Print E-mail

Rich, decadent - a prime dish for breakfast. Enjoy with a cup of Earl Grey.

Ingredients:

2 free-range eggs

2 tbsps sour cream

1 tbsp caster sugar

Good pinch cinnamon

2 slices of white bread, crusts removed

a little butter

icing sugar

50g British blueberries

 

Method:

1. Crack eggs into a shallow bowl. Beat in sour cream, sugar and cinnamon.

2. Dip first slice of bread into mix to soak. Turn. Repeat with second slice.

3. Melt butter in frying pan. When bubbling, put the eggy bread in and fry each side until crisp and golden.

4. Meantime, heat blueberries in a small pan with some caster sugar. Heat until soft.

5. Serve with bread, icing sugar and blueberries.

 

Recipe from the Sam Stern's Eat Vegetarian cookbook. Please see www.samstern.co.uk for more ideas.