The British Cookbook
The British Cookbook by Ben Mervis, published by Phaidon Press Limited in 2022, offers a comprehensive exploration of British cuisine through over 550 authentic home cooking recipes. This edition, presented in English and spanning 463 pages, invites readers to discover the rich culinary traditions of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Mervis combines a wealth of historical context with practical recipes, showcasing both well-known classics and regional specialties.
Readers will find a diverse array of dishes, from Shepherd’s Pie and Welsh Rarebit to lesser-known recipes like Bonfire Night Black Peas. Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions and engaging descriptions of its origins, making the book accessible for home cooks. The collection also includes iconic dishes influenced by global flavors, such as Chicken Tikka Masala. Enhanced by stunning photographs of food and local scenery, this book serves as both a cookbook and a cultural history, celebrating the varied and proud cuisines of Great Britain.
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‘Oh what a perfect book. It makes me want to take a year off and stand in a kitchen, all day every day trying to bring these wonderful dishes to life… without a hint of jingoistic grandstanding it reminds us what a rich, varied and proud cuisines we have in Britain… so grateful to have this.’ – Stephen Fry
‘Staggeringly comprehensive and deeply researched, it’s a big, greedy, engrossing banquet of a book.’ – Marina O’Loughlin, British journalist, writer and restaurant critic
Discover over 550 much-loved authentic home cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, celebrating the rich traditions of regional and seasonal British cooking
In The British Cookbook, author and food historian Ben Mervis takes readers on a mouth-watering culinary tour across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, revealing a cuisine as diverse as the landscape from which it originates.
Part cookbook, part cultural history, this deeply researched collection of 550 authentic recipes encompasses home-cooked classics, such as Shepherd’s Pie, Welsh Rarebit, Scottish Crumpets, and Victoria Sponge; lesser-known and regional recipes, such as Bonfire Night Black Peas and Dublin Bay Prawns; dishes deeply steeped in British history, such as Haggis and Devils on Horseback; and iconic dishes with roots outside of the United Kingdom, such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Curry Goat, and Sesame Prawn Toast.
The recipes are fascinating to read and easy to follow, with lively descriptions of each dish’s origins; clear, user-friendly instructions; and helpful notes on unique ingredients and techniques. Stunning photographs of food and local scenery complete this exciting ode to British cuisine.
Chapters include:
- Eggs and Dairy
- Soups and Stews
- Vegetables
- Fish and Shellfish
- Poultry
- Game and Game Birds
- Beef
- Pork and Lamb
- Savoury Pies and Pasties
- Stuffings, Dumplings, Porridge and Pastry
- Griddle Cakes and Breads
- Oven-Baked Breads and Savoury Bakes
- Cakes, Buns and Biscuits
- Puddings and Pies
- Sauces, Confections and Preserves
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