
St George's Day recipes
Celebrate the patron saint of England's big day with our classic recipes, including Yorkshire puddings, toad-in-the-hole, steamed sponges, scones and plenty more.
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Giant Yorkshire pudding Sunday lunch
Try this twist on a Sunday roast, with steak, potatoes, veg and gravy served in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Prep ahead and make Sunday lunch in no time
Bread and butter pudding
Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest
Classic scones with jam & clotted cream
You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests. The only question is, jam first or cream first?
Slow-cooker beef pot roast
Get this beef brisket in the slow cooker first thing in the morning, so that come evening-time your Sunday dinner is an absolute breeze. Perfect for busy family weekends
Schooldays treacle sponge
A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce- a Great British tradition with retro charm
Smoked salmon Scotch eggs
Smoked salmon and eggs is a cracking breakfast combination – take it to the next level with these Scotch eggs, flavoured with herbs, capers, lemon and cayenne
Toad-in-the-hole
Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.
Roast rack of pork with wild garlic stuffing
A showstopping pork dish that's a great Sunday lunch for a crowd, the trim from the rack makes a flavourful stuffing, infused wtih wild garlic or use a combination of spinach and garlic
Giant scone cake
Serve this giant scone in slices for a simply ace afternoon tea treat, filled with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream
The ultimate makeover: Full English breakfast
Angela Nilsen makes a healthier version of an iconic English meal - without losing the nostalgia
Spotted dick
Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard
Pork & rabbit pie
Wrap a meaty filling, studded with juicy dried apricots, in a hot water pastry crust for a truly British dish, perfect for a buffet, party or picnic
English rose cake
A stunning floral layer cake, flavoured with rosewater and layered up with vanilla cream, raspberry icing and crystallised petals
Gluten-free Yorkshire puddings
The perfect vehicle for gravy and roasted goodies: the Yorkshire pudding - this version is gluten-free but never fear, you still get that characteristic puff and golden colour
Cheese & Marmite sausage rolls
Love Marmite? We’re staking our bets on these being the best sausage rolls you’ve ever tasted. Cut them into mini portions as a canapé or keep them longer for a filling lunch
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Try this vegan take on the classic English breakfast that boasts vegan sausages with hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu and baked beans
Cod, cauliflower & chorizo mornay
A comforting fish bake with a buttery cheese sauce that will warm you up on the coldest of evenings
No-fuss shepherd's pie
We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe – here it is!
Roast beef with red wine & banana shallots
Succulent roast topside of beef, made especially irresistible with a mustard crust, piquant shallots and red wine enriched gravy
Beef wellington
Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish – a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion
Tea & biscuits cheesecake bars
What's better than dunking biscuits into tea? These ingenious tea and biscuits cheesecake bars capture that flavour sensation perfectly
Classic Victoria sandwich recipe
The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too
Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy
Wrap fat sausages in streaky bacon for a posh version of a British classic - perfect comfort food for the whole family
Foolproof slow roast chicken
Slow-roasting is a great way to keep chicken nice and moist. Adding the potatoes to the roasting tin infuses them with plenty of flavour, too