English Cuisine

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A helpful guide to the

cuisine of England

for diners and travelers

by an established authority

Why

English cuisine

is special

England has a range of unique meals and specialties to interest the curious palate. And, the reputation of English cuisine is an absorbing conversational topic among gourmets.

Is English cuisine

as bad as

its reputation?

Abroad, English food has been the whipping boy for foodies. In England, some citizens rank their cuisine among the world's best.

Well, English cuisine is neither as dreadful as the French think nor as stellar as some English food fans would have us believe.

Click this button to read my unbiased web page on the controversy:

Famous English

traditional meals

and specialties

When in England, try these popular specialties. They will give you a perspective understanding of traditional English fare.

Meals

Fish & Chips

Full English Breakfast

High Tea

Ploughman's Lunch

Pub Grub

Sunday Roast

Specialties

Bangers & Mash

Black Pudding

Bubble & Squeak

Cornish Pasty

Lancaster Hot Pot

Shepherd's Pie

Steak & Kidney Pie

Toad in the Hole

Yorkshire Pudding

Other English foods:

Cheese

Seafood

Beverages:

Beer

Cider

Tea

Click this button to read my brief descriptions of the traditional meals and specialties listed above:

Modern British Cuisine

This term defines a several-decade-old movement that aims to cook traditional English dishes skillfully using the best and freshest local ingredients. The crusade has been successful in raising English culinary standards.

Anglo-Indian Cuisine

It describes a cooking style that uses Indian spices with English ingredients. It originated when British colonists brought back home a lust for Indian seasonings. Renowned Anglo-Indian dishes include Country Chicken (curried chicken) and Kedgeree (made with rice, lentils and smoked fish).

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helps you enjoy your vacation, tour or trip

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