The British Cookbook: Authentic Home Cooking Recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland - Ben Mervis

n n'Staggeringly comprehensive and deeply researched, it's a big, greedy, engrossing banquet of a book.' - Marina O'Loughlin, British journalist, writer and restaurant criticn nDiscover over 550 much-loved recipes celebrating the rich traditions of regional and seasonal British cooking n nIn 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.n nPart 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. n nThe 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.n nChapters include: n n- Eggs and Dairy n- Soups and Stews n- Vegetables n- Fish and Shellfish n- Poultry n- Game and Game Birds n- Beef n- Pork and Lamb n- Savoury Pies and Pasties n- Stuffings, Dumplings, Porridge and Pastry n- Griddle Cakes and Breads n- Oven-Baked Breads and Savoury Bakes n- Cakes, Buns and Biscuits n- Puddings and Pies n- Sauces, Confections and Preserves