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British Isles Cuisine, Kitchen & Dining
The traditions behind the food: afternoon tea, British baking, the Sunday roast. Recipes that belong to them, tools to plan them, and honest guides to the kitchen and table that make them work.
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Recipe · 45 min
Boxty
Irish potato pancakes made from grated raw and mashed potato, fried in butter until crisp.
Kitchen design
Wooden Worktops: Choosing and Caring for Them
Oak, beech or walnut; oiled or sealed: how to keep a wooden worktop looking good for years.
Buying guide
Loaf Tins: 1lb or 2lb, Metal or Silicone?
How to choose a loaf tin for cakes and bread, and what "1lb" and "2lb" actually mean.
Recipe · 2 hr 5 min
Cawl
Wales' slow-cooked lamb and leek broth, served with bread and a wedge of Welsh cheese.
Kitchen design
Kitchen Cabinet Handles and Knobs: How to Choose
Cup handles, knobs and bar pulls: the quick, affordable way to change the look of a kitchen.
Buying guide
Tea Caddies: Keeping Tea Fresh
Why tea needs a caddy, and what to look for: airtightness, light and material.
Cuisine
Explore the British Isles
English Food
Roasts, pies, puddings and regional bakes from Yorkshire to Cornwall.
Scottish Food
Shortbread, oats, smoked fish and the Burns supper.
Welsh Food
Welsh cakes, bara brith, lamb and leeks.
Irish Food
Soda bread, stews and the breads of the Irish kitchen.
Northern Irish Food
Griddle breads, the Ulster fry and home baking.
Kitchen
Bake & cook
Guides
Choose well
Buying guide
Best Cake Stands for Afternoon Tea
Two tiers or three, plate sizes, clearance and stability: choosing a stand that actually works.
Buying guide
Best Sandwich Tins for Victoria Sponge
Diameter, depth, loose bases and materials: how to choose the tins a Victoria sponge needs.
Buying guide
Best Tea Sets (UK): Bone China, Porcelain & Stoneware
What a full tea set includes, how many settings you need, and how material affects everyday use.
Recipes
Traditional bakes & classics
Recipe · 45 min
Boxty
Irish potato pancakes made from grated raw and mashed potato, fried in butter until crisp.
Recipe · 2 hr 5 min
Cawl
Wales' slow-cooked lamb and leek broth, served with bread and a wedge of Welsh cheese.
Recipe · 2 hr 5 min
Scotch Broth
A hearty Scottish soup of lamb, pearl barley, split peas and root vegetables.
Recipe · 1 hr
Apple Crumble
Soft Bramley apples under a buttery, golden crumble: the easiest and best-loved British pudding.
Recipe · 1 hr 5 min
Glamorgan Sausages
Meat-free Welsh sausages of Caerphilly cheese, leek and breadcrumbs, crumbed and fried until golden.
Recipe · 30 min
Soda Farls
Quick griddle-cooked soda bread, cut into quarters and ready in 30 minutes: the other half of the Ulster fry.
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