British Cooking Basics
Make classic British recipes with knowledge of traditional cooking techniques, basic ingredients, history of the cuisine and more.
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The Great British Cheese Toastie
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25 Great British Bake Off Terms and Bakes Explained
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Easy Classic Elderflower Cordial
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What Is Samphire?
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The Great British Sausages
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3 Trusted Ways to Sterilize Jars for Jams and Preserves
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Currants, Raisins, and Sultanas
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The Difference Between Jam, Jelly, and Marmalade
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English Apricot Liqueur
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What Is a Full Breakfast in the U.K.?
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British Christmas Cooking Questions Answered
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What Is the Difference Between a Cornish and Devon Cream Tea?
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Essential Boxing Day Food Recipes
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Britain's Top 10 Favorite Foods and Drinks
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The National Dishes of Britain and Ireland
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Translating British Recipes Into American English
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What Is the Difference Between Afternoon Tea and High Tea?
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What Are Potted Shrimps?
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The History of the Yorkshire Pudding
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How Much Pastry Do I Need for a Pie?
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How to Make a Rye Sourdough Loaf
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A Tried and Tested Christmas Day Countdown Time Plan
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The Different Meals and Mealtimes in Britain
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What Are British Bilberries?
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Loose Tea or Tea Bags - Which is Better
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How to Make Homemade Sloe Gin
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Make a Perfect Cup of Tea Every Time
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What Is Broccolini?
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What Is Black Pudding?
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What Is Wild Garlic?
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Origin and History of Worcestershire Sauce
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Common Myths About British Food
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What is a Traditional British Flapjack?
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How to Make Elderflower Cordial
What Is a Barnsley Chop?
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What Is Mixed Spice?
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What Makes Up a Full Irish Breakfast?
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The Food and Cooking of England
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What Are Cobnuts?
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What Are Stotties?
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"Pass the Port:" the Very British Customs for Serving Port
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What Is Black Treacle?