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!

 
Carrot and Chervil Soup PDF Print E-mail

Recipe ideas from the National Trust.

Ingredients
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
600g carrots, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh chervil
1 litre vegetable stock
Salt and pepper

Method
Heat the oil and add the onion, garlic and carrots.

Cook for 6-7 minutes until the carrots start to soften.

Add the stock and season well.

Bring to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Liquidise until smooth and stir in the freshly chopped chervil.