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Scouse by Colin Callan

Scouse was brought to Liverpool by Northern European sailors, it was originally called Labskause or lobskause. This was finally shortened to Skause and over time the spelling changed to the more Anglicised version we know and love today, Scouse. Interesting Note: The Danish name is "skipper labskovs". In Swedish, it's "kallops".…

11 votes
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Guernsey Potato Peel Pie

Guernsey Potato Peel Pie by Nancy Miyasaki

Having just read the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society for my book club, I had to find a way to make a potato peel pie for meeting. After some research, it seems this potato peel pie is as fictional as the characters in the book so I found a recipe online and tweaked it slightly and came up with the following. If possible, it…

4 votes
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Chicken drumsticks wrapped in pancetta

Chicken drumsticks wrapped in pancetta by Lemon Squeezy

Jazzed-up drumsticks. Quick prep then just leave them to cook.

1 vote
3656 views
Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie by Reeni

This is a classic English one-dish meal that's layered in a casserole: beef first, followed by peas and corn, and then buttery garlic carrot mashed potatoes dolloped over top for the crust.

5 votes
4846 views
Butter Pie

Butter Pie by Stella Barrington

I do love a dish with a history and this one has interesting origins. Lancashire is historically quite a Catholic place and the butter pie originated as an alternative to the meat pie which could be eaten on Fridays so as to observe the law of not eating meat. Because of this, the pie is sometimes known as the Friday Pie or the…

1 vote
2185 views
Haddock and corn chowder with saffron

Haddock and corn chowder with saffron by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

It is so easy and quick to make this creamy and light fish and corn chowder.

2 votes
5291 views
Easy summer baller salad

Easy summer baller salad by Monika

This salad is sweet, zingy and refreshing and absolutely perfect served at a summer bbq party. You will need a melon baller to create equal sized ball shapes of the fruit and veg – this is so much more fun to do than the usual chopping! The melon baller is also quite easy to use, even if you’ve never used it before (like me!). You…

2 votes
2811 views
Summer Pudding

Summer Pudding by Guilt Free Cuisine by Fergyhun

A delicious classic English dessert which is completely fat free.

1 vote
2294 views
My Scottish Granny's Scone Recipe

My Scottish Granny's Scone Recipe by Johanna

This recipe came from her mother Catherine Gillies from Snizort on Skye - born 1879. Before that, I think it came from my great grandmother Flora Gillies, a Highland crofter's wife (orginally from Raasay).

2 votes
5171 views
Polish Apple Cake

Polish Apple Cake by Ren Behan

This is made to a recipe given to me by my mother. Stew your fruit first, cool and then add it to the batter. It works perfectly as a tea-time treat or with afternoon tea.

1 vote
6042 views
Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam - Strawberry Conserve

Traditional Devon Cream Tea Strawberry Jam - Strawberry Conserve by Karen

A fabulous recipe for a soft set strawberry jam, or rather a strawberry conserve, where most of the fruit remains whole and is suspended in a delicious strawberry flavoured jammy syrup. This conserve reminds me of the traditional Cream Teas you get in…

2 votes
5904 views
Homemade fish and chips

Homemade fish and chips by Alida

A nice treat for all the family

1 vote
3443 views
Liver and Bacon with Onion Gravy

Liver and Bacon with Onion Gravy by ruth martins

Decided to be extra brave and fill up on the best source of Iron-Liver! Now, I have never eaten or cooked liver before so this was a first and I have to admit against all my expectations, it tasted Gorgeous! This is not my recipe but an old traditional one I decided to try. I did, however, add a splash of cream to the gravy that…

1 vote
3863 views
Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Stuffed Baked Potatoes by Padma Priya Manikam

An easy, fuss-free recipe which is a suitable appetizer.

1 vote
3082 views
Carrot and coriander soup

Carrot and coriander soup by Lemon Squeezy

Quick, satisfying and healthy

1 vote
2424 views