Celebrate the best of British

Celebrate the best of British

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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!

 
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The Sauce puts the concept of a British picnic to the test

  • How readily available were the ingredients?
    Anster Cheese - from local cheesemonger
    Pork pies, sausages and sliced ham - from local butcher
    Chicken, strawberries, eggs, tomato chutney, English mayonnaise, English mustard, bread flour, butter, oatcakes, parsnip crisps, cream - from supermarket and all British
    Carrots, potatoes, cucumber, lettuce - all from vegetable box delivery and all British
    Mustard, cress and herbs - from the garden.
    British tomatoes were harder to find.  None came in my vegetable box, nor could I find any in the two supermarkets I went to (Tesco and Morrisons).  Finally, I made a special trip to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning where they had them in abundance.

  • How easy was it to make and how much time did it take?
    I roasted the chicken and cooked the sausages at the same time.  I made a loaf of bread using a breadmaker.  This is something that I need to do more often.  The thought of it fills me with dread but in practice it is quick and easy to do and immensly rewarding.  Other than that, I chopped the carrots and cucumbers into crudites.  I made some ham and mustard sandwiches.  As the bread was so fresh it really didn't need to be smothered in much to taste good.  The chicken I carved up and mixed with some mayonnaise and curry powder.  The lettuce I washed and put in a tub along with some sliced tomatoes.  I made some chicken liver pâté.  I hard-boiled the eggs.  Other than that the ingredients came as they were.

  • What was the sum total cost of this meal
    £23.25

  • How many people did it actually feed?
    8 and there were some left overs after lunchtime.

  • What did you do with the leftovers?
    We all grazed on them throughout the rest of the afternoon so that we all were overly full.  By the time we went home there was nothing left.

  • Is there anything you would have done differently?
    I wish I had bought small individual pork pies and not opted for one large pie as that is something in which we all, unnecessarily, over-indulged.  I really didn't need to bring crisps and I could have easily popped some chicken thighs or legs in the oven, rather than a whole bird.

  • What did your guests think of the meal?
    They absolutely loved it.  There is something endlessly thrilling about taking your time and eating a meal outside.  If the sun is shining that is.

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