Medieval feasts and imperial tastes
The classic pub and comfort staples
Afternoon tea and the sweet tooth
Modern fusion and regional specialties
In which Scottish city was chicken tikka masala allegedly invented during the 1970s?
alicecooks Scotland's national dish is a savory pudding cooked inside an animal's stomach, celebrated annually with poetry.
Which liquid is traditionally mixed with cheddar cheese to make Welsh rarebit sauce?
On which annual date do Scottish people traditionally celebrate Burns Night with haggis?
alicecooks Modern fusion and regional specialties
From a comforting Cornish pasty, warm in your hand / To vibrant market fusions, across the land / British food is a delicious, evolving plan.
alicecooks Welsh rarebit is a gourmet version of cheese on toast made with a rich, savory sauce.
Why did 19th-century Cornish tin miners leave the thick, crimped crust of their pasties uneaten?
The Cornish pasty: Cornish miners believed "knockers" (mischievous mine spirits) would cause accidents unless a corner of the pasty crust was left for them.
Which of these ingredients must be included in an authentic Cornish pasty by law?
A dish consisting of marinated, grilled chicken chunks in a spiced, creamy tomato-based sauce. In 2001, British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook famously declared this Anglo-Indian creation a true British national dish.