I have been fixing meals from different countries for my nieces and nephews every Christmas to introduce them to other types of cuisine. This year, we're going English. They responded the typical way Americans do when English/British cuisine is mentioned...they recoiled. However, I have been to Great Britain several times and although it took some getting used to, I had several things I thought were quite good. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the names of them, except that they were a bit odd to my ears.
Can you suggest uniquely English that would be relatively easy to make (I am, unfortunately, rather culinarily challenged and not confident enough to try anything complicated) with ingredients that would likely be here in the US? I am looking for all aspects of a meal, including appetizers, main course, and dessert. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you, and happy holidays to England from the Missouri Ozarks
2007-12-14 02:36:49 · 9 answers · asked by thenightscribe 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Why do people not like English food?!!!
I love it! Things like steak, chips , veg and pepper sauce, or fish and chips, a nice corned beef hash or stew and dumplings, or sausage, mash and onion gravy, a nice big English breakfast with sausage, bacon, black pudding, fried egg, tomatoes, mushrooms and fried bread or toast and then there's a nice big roast dinner!
Starters are normally a small bowl of soup or prawn cocktail.
For dessert maybe cake and custard or like someone else suggested trifle.
2007-12-15 02:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by YeahYeahYeah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roast Dinners FIsh and Chips Cakes Yorkshire Puddings Cooked Breakfast Containing Bacon,eggs,tomatoes,mushrooms,black pudding,e.t.c. And CHicken Tikka Masala Aint an english dish its curry :L
2016-05-23 22:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A turkey is customary for an English Christmas. And a nice pudding:). Side dishes, like mashed potatoes will be similar, but butter fried potatoes/butter baked potatoes are particularly English. English traditional/festival food tends to rely on the old spices--cloves, cinnamon, orange, etc. rather than mediterranean (basil, oregano, etc.).
English food may not be the most exciting, but it's wonderfully savory and hearty
2007-12-14 07:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by Big Fat Cat 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, there's probably nothing more english than Spotted Dick for desert. I've never made it but it seems quite simple. Recipe here:
http://www.hub-uk.com/family03/family0117.htm
And while the English may not have much in the way of good food, they do know how to do breakfast right. English breakfast rules.
2007-12-14 03:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by sickgti 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You could make fish and chips and that pudding that you set on fire. And you should definitely have Christmas crackers as part of your celebration - those little things that pop open and there's a gift inside - that's an English thing.
2007-12-14 03:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not English, but nothing is more English or easier to make than fish and chips.
My cullinary experience in Britian was not as good as yours.
2007-12-14 02:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by Ten Years Gone 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Trifle for dessert!! Yum!
2007-12-14 08:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by MomSezNo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What a great idea! Bangers & Mash (sausages & mashed potatoes) is easy and kid friendly.
2007-12-14 02:49:40 · answer #8 · answered by Drew 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
bubbles and squeak is quite delicious
2007-12-15 00:02:15 · answer #9 · answered by rickey_d 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋