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English cuisine, native to England, is shaped by the temperate climate, geography and history of the country. Apart from the traditional food that is made with local ingredients, English cuisine consists of ingredients imported from other countries as well, like North America, China and India. The traditional food of the country is flavored strongly. The flavor of the recipes has also been influenced by post-war immigration. Read on to explore some more interesting information on the cuisine of England.
English Cuisine
English cuisine, native to England, is shaped by the temperate climate,
geography and history of the country. Apart from the traditional food
that is made with local ingredients, English cuisine consists of ingredients
imported from other countries as well, like North America, China and
India. The traditional food of the country is flavored strongly. The
flavor of the recipes has also been influenced by post-war immigration.
Read on to explore some more interesting information on the cuisine
of England.
Popular Dishes
The traditional Fish and Chips (deep-fried cod or haddock fish, with fried potato chips) recipe of England has gained international popularity. Served with mushy peas and flavored with salt and malt vinegar, it counts as a popular take-away food in the country. You can also find scampi (deep fried breaded prawns) and fish cakes being served in the food courts of England. Traditional Sausage (Cumberland sausages), Cottage Pie (meat pie with mash potatoes in the crust) and Faggot (meatballs made from pig heart, liver or bacon and minced with herbs and bread crumbs) are other popular dishes of English cuisine.
Bangers and Mash (pork or beef sausages, served with mashed potatoes) is another well known traditional English recipe. People in the country also relish on a mouthwatering dish made from the vegetables of the leftover roast dinner, called Bubble and Squeak (served with cold meat and pickles). Cauliflower cheese is another English main course dish, made with boiled pieces of cauliflower and covered with a layer of milk-based cheese sauce and cheddar. Grated cheese, mixed with bread crumbs, is used as toppings for the dish.
The traditional English dinner for Sunday is popularly known as the Sunday Roast. It typically consists of roasted beef, lamb or chicken, roasted potatoes and vegetables. The meal is served with gravy and Yorkshire pudding. The hearty and sumptuous English breakfast generally consists of bacon, sausages, black pudding, mushrooms, baked beans, hash browns, half a tomato and scrambled eggs, although the key ingredients may vary from region to region.
Some More Information
The tea time in England, during mid-afternoon, is
something that the people would never miss. With the hot brew of tea
(served with lemon or milk), they enjoy feasting on sconces, butterfly
cakes, biscuits and sandwiches. The tradition of serving sconces with
the afternoon tea is native to the Imperial Britain. Apart from the
typical British dishes, England is famous for the production of a wide
variety of cheese. Derived from cow's milk, the cheese produced in the
country is generally hard, one of the most common types being Cheddar.
Other varieties of cheese include Tangy Cheshire, Salty Caerphilly,
Sage Derby, Double Glouchester, Wensleydale and Red Leicester.
Traditional Lunches and Dinners
Apart from a traditional Sunday lunch, in England the evening meal (called variably dinner or supper or tea) tends to be the main meal of the day.
It's often substantial and warming - what with our unpredictable weather. Pies and casseroles are popular, or you can expect sausages, chops or grilled fish.
Steamed puddings, their meaty fillings creating the most mouth-watering aromas in your kitchen, are real traditional fare.
Dinner recipes have always been a speciality of the English cook, but that doesn't mean that we don't also have a wide variety of tasty lunch treats.
There's nothing as wonderful as a picnic lunch in a traditional English pub. And if you've never tried this, you really should. You'll rise from the table far later than you'd planned, replete with good food and even tastier pudding, mellowed by a pint or two ... and in desperate need of a brisk walk to burn off the calories.
Traditional Lunches
For many families, a Sunday lunch of roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, pot roast pork with apples or roast lamb with green beans and mint sauce, is still a cherished tradition. And if you don't fancy cooking it at home, your local pub the place to go to for traditional English food. Actually, Sunday lunch is more than just food, it's a family occasion.
During the week, lunch most often consists of that English food classic: the sandwiche, eaten with a bag of crisps on the side. Cornish pasties are equally popular, as are pork pies or sausage rolls.
And if we have time? Then a traditional ploughman's lunch is hard to beat, especially when served with good, mature Cheddar cheese and a pint of beer.
What other tasty treats might you be offered for lunch? Well, there could be a Bedfordshire clanger, some seriously good cured ham with salad, potted shrimps, or freshly smoked fish.
Traditional Dinners
English food, fish and chips
In most English homes, dinner is a substantial affair. Big traditional roasts tend to be reserved for Sunday lunch or special occasions, but there are numerous recipes that fit less formal weekday suppers.
Here's a small list of what you might look forward to:
Lancashire Hotpot
Bangers and Mash
Shepherd's Pie
Roast chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy
Toad in the Hole
Macaroni Cheese
Fish pie
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Hearty soups and stews are equally popular. And then, of course, a traditional fish supper is hard to beat. Cod or haddock in crispy, rustling batter with thick-cut chips, green peas or - up north at least - mushy peas and gravy on the side.
And liberally sprinkled with salt (and malt vinegar for the real traditionalists). Even better, when eaten outside, straight from the wrapper. For some reason, this enhances the taste!
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Christmas is Britain's most popular holiday. Therefore we can not forget
about the Christmas dinner.
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English Christmas Dinner
The word ‘Christmas’ conjures up happy images of gifts, a lavish spread of delectable food and a good time with family and friends. A lavish and sumptuous family dinner is a tradition in most western households during Christmas. The table is laid out and massive planning goes into both the food and the table decoration as well. Different parts of the world have different spreads lined up. The Austrians and the Germans prepare carps, cookies, goose and ham for their traditional Christmas dinner; similarly the English have roasted turkey, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, bacon, parsnips etc. The divine ending to this perfect meal is the lip smacking English Christmas plum pudding. The preparation for all this begins a month in advance. Lots of planning and preparation goes into deciding the menu for the feast. Tried and tested favourites are given preference since a lot is at stake and this is not the moment to experiment and take a risk. Read the following sections to know more about the various dishes of a traditional English Christmas dinner.
Traditional English Christmas Dinner
Roasted Turkey in Bacon
It is best to get started with the turkey a day before the gala festivities. Prepare the turkey stuffing first. It could be pork stuffing or even a vegetable stuffing, the bottom line is that it should be tasty! Refrigerate the turkey that you have bought from the market, but keep it under normal temperature at least two hours before cooking. Roast your turkey an hour before your guests are scheduled to arrive. A turkey is an integral part of a Christmas dinner. There is an age old tradition which involves two people pulling the wishbone of the turkey and the winner is the individual who is left with the bigger piece. It is believed that the wish he/she makes upon the bigger piece of wishbone will come true.------
Roasted Potatoes
This is a relatively simple dish, but at the same time the easiest to goof up with. Boil your potatoes to soften them and then deep fry them. Bake these deep fried slices after they are fried until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye all through out to see that they don’t burn.
Sausages Wrapped In Bacon
Envelop each sausage link with half a piece of bacon. Dig a toothpick from side to side. This will keep the bacon from unwrapping during the baking process and also serves as a little handle for your convenience. The next step is to place the wrapped sausages in the oven until they are crispy and brown. Take them out from the oven and lightly pour maple syrup over each sausage while they are hot. Bake in the oven for some more time and lo and behold, your sausages wrapped in bacon are ready to be devoured!
Brussels Sprouts In Walnuts
Brussels sprouts in walnuts are another favourite of this holiday season. Some like sprouts with chestnuts and those who do not fancy sprouts prefer them with walnuts. Cleaning, trimming and dumping the sprouts to simmer in boiling water is all that you need to do. Once slightly cooked, just bake them after adding a little oil, vinegar, black pepper and salt etc. Stir in some walnuts and your sprouts are ready as well.
Plum Pudding
The Christmas plum pudding is definitely way richer than your normal everyday pudding. All the raisins, candied fruits, prunes, almonds etc are mixed with the butter initially. Brandy is also generously poured while mixing the butter and the flour. Flaming the plum pudding is also a popular sight.
With additional perks that include Christmas crackers
and secret messages in muffins, a Christmas dinner is always something
that everyone looks forward to irrespective of all ages.
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