Both British and Irish food has a long history and heritage as well as a unique modern face. There are many delicious recipes to choose from but this list extensively covers the most traditional food from these regions. Everything is so delicious, you won't be able to choose which to cook first!
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Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
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Probably one of the best known of all British recipes and loved around the world is the famous Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding as known as a Sunday roast.
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Famous Fish and Chips
The Spruce Deep-fried fish in a crispy batter with fat golden chips is still one of Britain's and Ireland's favorite meals.
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A Full English Breakfast
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Ever wondered what is in the classic full English breakfast? Here is the answer. These breakfasts can be Scottish, Welsh or Irish too.
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Cornish Pasty
The Spruce The Cornish pasty is known and loved throughout Britain and Ireland. The pasty evolved from Cornish tin miners' lunch as it is hearty, easy to hold and easy to eat.
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Irish Stew
The Spruce Irish stew warms the cockles every time. No wonder this dish is loved so very much.
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Welsh Lamb
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The best Welsh lamb is early spring lamb. What better way to serve it than slow roasted with pungent garlic and a good sauce.
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Cock-A-Eekie Soup
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Cock-a-leekie soup is a peasant dish with many regional variations, some of which go back as far as the 16th century.
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Irish Soda Bread
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Irish soda bread is a classic quick bread. The recipes vary, though buttermilk and baking soda are always included, and whole wheat flour typically makes up a portion of the dough. This recipe includes dried currants for a tasty twist.
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Irish Colcannon
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Traditionally, this Irish dish is served at Halloween with coins wrapped up in silver foil hidden in the mash but it is suitable for any day of the year.
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Afternoon Tea Scones
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Homemade scones, both sweet and savory, are made quickly and easily as in this scones recipe. They are delicious hot or cold and a must for afternoon tea.
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Rhubarb Crumble
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From the nursery to the most sophisticated restaurant, you cannot escape the British classic and the most traditional of British foods—a rhubarb crumble. Just what it is that excites about this recipe is hard to pinpoint; the astringent rhubarb alongside the crunch and bite of buttery crumble? Who knows, except everyone loves it.
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Traditional British Flapjack
The Spruce Traditional British flapjack is absolutely one of the easiest of all tray bakes.
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Bakewell Tart
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Bakewell tart is the famous British tart made in the picturesque town of Bakewell; a delicious dessert and a delightful afternoon treat.
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Yorkshire Curd Tart
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Yorkshire curd tart is a special tart from the beautiful county of Yorkshire in Northern England.
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Bread and Butter Pudding
The Spruce Bread and butter puddings are one of the easiest to make and an excellent way to use up leftover white or brown bread.
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Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue pie is a famous traditional British dish. Sadly, the Lemon Meringue Pie fell out of fashion in recent years, but it is now back on the menu and loved.
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Traditional Hot Cross Buns
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A hot cross bun is always in any list of Easter recipes, as it is customary to eat the buns on Good Friday.
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Classic Summer Pudding
Getty Images When there is an abundance of summer berry fruits one of the best ways of serving them is in English summer pudding.
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Spotted Dick Pudding
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The name of this classic English pudding usually will raise a smile or look of abject horror, which is why some prefer the lesser-known title of "spotted dog".
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Best Ever Marmalade
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A dish of golden, shining marmalade always takes center stage at any breakfast table.
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Steamed Date and Walnut Pudding
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Date and walnut pudding is a classic British pudding. A steamed sponge pudding is the same for all flavors, so let your imagination run loose.
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Making a Cup of Tea
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Here are the needed guidelines to make a proper cup of English tea.
Everyone has an opinion on how to make a ‘proper’ cup of tea. The first ingredient must be leaf tea, not tea bags and certainly not powder. Only black tea is ‘real’ tea in Britain.
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Christmas Roast Turkey
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No British Christmas lunch is complete without a roast turkey.
Traditionally Roast Goose was the preferred Christmas roast in Britain and Ireland until the new-fangled bird arrived from America in the 16th century. Now, no British or Irish Christmas dinner would be complete without a Roast Turkey.
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Traditional Christmas Pudding
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No British Christmas is ever complete without a traditional Christmas pudding. Do not be daunted by the number of ingredients; a little organization, some time and you will have the quintessential Christmas pudding.
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Traditional Christmas Mince Pies
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No Christmas is complete without a plate or two of traditional mince pies.
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Traditional British Christmas Cake
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A dense rich fruit Christmas cake is an essential part of a traditional British Christmas.