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British Cuisine
July 10, 2017 1099 Views

British cuisine has always suffered from bad press. The simple homespun fare and plain preparation of most traditional British foods pales when compared to French haute cuisine, and it’s not uncommon for food critics to sound almost apologetic when writing about traditional British dishes as if there were something shameful in enjoying a good, thick joint of beef with an accompaniment of Yorkshire pudding. If they speak in glowing terms of anything at all, it is a nod to the clever naming of British foods, where dishes like bubble and squeak and spotted dick appear on restaurant menus. And yet, for all the snickering and apologetic references, British cuisine at its best is hearty,…
English Cottage Pie
June 6, 2017 1334 Views

CLASSIC COTTAGE PIE You don’t have to be English to enjoy this traditional cottage pie, but if you are English then you’ll probably keep this recipe among your favorites. Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste 4 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup milk 1/4 pound cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make Meat Filling: In a large skillet, crumble the ground beef and saute over medium heat for 1 minute. Add in…

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