Category: UKfood

Homemade British Snacks Has anyone attempted to make their favorite British snacks at home instead of buying them? I’m in the States, and some of my beloved treats aren’t available here. I’m planning to recreate Jammie Dodgers; I found a recipe online that I’m excited to try! I also want to tackle making Hobnobs and…

Chicken with sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger served over fluffy white rice.

For dinner, I enjoyed a delicious sirloin steak accompanied by skinny fries, peppercorn sauce, and confit tomatoes. For lunch, I indulged in a classic BLT. All of this was at the Mandaloy Hotel in Guildford.

Lasagna with Homemade Crisps

Pork chop served with lentils and wild garlic.

Scones and clotted cream I can’t quite understand why this is such a big deal in the UK. Why does it even matter whether the cream or jam goes on first?

Shepherd’s Pie This dish features a recipe inspired by The Ivy, making it a unique twist on the traditional Shepherd’s pie. It’s accompanied by glazed carrots and petit pois, along with some red cabbage. We’ve also reheated the cooking sauce to serve as gravy—just to avoid riling up the Northern gravy aficionados like I did…

Canadian twist on bangers and mash! Served with a side of mushrooms and caramelized onions. I probably shouldn’t have spent so long on the onions, considering I have exams to study for. Also, my black pepper bottle cap came off, so the gravy ended up a bit heavy on the pepper. But overall, I’d rate…

Tatty ‘ash (that’s potato hash for those not in the know) Calling all my Northern friends—where are you?

How to Store Sauces Properly What is the Shelf Life of Sauces in the Fridge? Today, I want to talk about storing sauces in the fridge. As someone who lives alone and tries to be frugal, I often find myself struggling to finish bottled sauces before they expire. Recently, I was meal prepping breakfast burritos…