Classic British Cooking

"Classic British Cooking is a celebration of national and regional dishes and the traditions and influences that inspired them. There are hundreds of recipes for everything from soups and fish dishes, through to sauces, side dishes and meat dishes, finishing up with pudding, cakes, breads and jams. This comprehensive guide to British cooking includes mouthwatering recipes for potted crab, slow-roasted belly pork, steamed ginger pudding and damson ice cream. Discover the origins of classic recipes, from the macaroni cheese of the 19th century to Indian-influenced Kedgeree, learn how medieval pottage became soup and how desserts like rice pudding and Eton mess became all-time favourites. Each chapter contains a detailed introduction to the history behind key dishes, alongside modern interpretations of time-honoured recipes. Classic British Cooking is a comprehensive collection of delicious dishes and a fascinating account of the social and gastronomic factors that have shaped the food we eat."--Publisher's description.