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!

 
Shepherd's Pie PDF Print E-mail

Recipe supplied by The Goring Hotel, London.

Ingredients
500 grammes Lean Lamb Mince
1 Medium White Onion - finely chopped
50 grammes Peas
50 grammes Diced Cooked Carrots - same size as peas
2 Large Maris Pipers
½ Litre Lamb Sauce
1 Dessert Spoon Tomato Puree
Worcestershire Sauce

Method
Sweat the chopped onion in a little vegetable oil until soft, but with no colour, add the lamb mince and keep it moving until all the mince has browned.

Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for a further 5 minutes then turn out into a colander to drain off the excess fat.

Put the mince into a fresh pan, add the lamb sauce and simmer for approximately 50 minutes, or until the mince is tender.

Finish with salt, pepper and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to taste.

Cook the Maris Pipers, drain and puree, finish with a little double cream and 2/3 egg yolks, salt and pepper.

Add the cooked diced carrot and pea's to the lamb mince, put into an ovenproof or earthenware dish, cover with the mashed potato and bake in a medium oven for 20/30 minutes, or until the potato has glazed.