British recipes

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

Treat yourself to a nostalgic vanilla and raspberry cake, first baked in the eponymous north London district in the late 1800s, and still a British favourite

Delicious and easy - a fish pie anyone can make. You'll learn how to poach fish and make a white sauce too

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner – every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish – a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion

For shepherd's pie - but not as you know it - try cooking up these spicy individual pies

A quick dessert than can be as indulgent or as healthy as you want, experiment with your favourites

Serve up beef burgers and golden crispy chips with fluffy insides - then stack them high with bacon, cheese, gherkins and tomatoes

This famous lamb stew topped with sliced potatoes should be on the menu at every British pub

Use pear instead of apple in these individual versions of the classic pud with a crunchy pistachio topping

Homemade rice pudding with your own quick raspberry jam is the ultimate in comfort food

Give your bangers a spring makeover with the addition of apple mash, comfort food doesn't get much better than this

Angela Nilsen makes a healthier version of an iconic English meal - without losing the nostalgia

A classic treat, and impressive to boot, looks beautiful served at a dinner party. By Gary Rhodes

A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish - the crunchy sugar top adds texture too

A colourful and hearty vegetarian supper dish for autumn - made in one roasting tin, from Roz Denny

Tuck into this simple, comforting vegetarian pie with a classic cheese and onion filling. Eat it warm with your favourite veg sides, or serve cold for a picnic

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Bubble & squeak should be on everyone's radar come Christmas time – it's a great way of using up leftover mash, sprouts and cabbage

Few desserts say summer like Eton mess. Crunchy meringue, whipped cream and strawberry sauce is a winning combination, best served al fresco

Indulge in a slice of bubbling, golden-brown, cheesy Welsh rarebit for a satisfying lunch. Serve piping hot from the grill with plenty of chopped chives

Sweet summer raspberries folded into cream flavoured with honey, whisky and toasted oatmeal - what could be more delicious?

Who doesn’t love a bakewell tart packed with raspberries and almonds? Serve the classic English dessert with a dollop of cream or warm custard

Simmer haddock, potatoes, milk, onion and parsley to make this comforting soup. Serve with crusty bread for a filling lunch or supper