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Britain, offilicially The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an Island Nation that belongs to the region that the United Nations defines as 'Northern Europe'. The United Kingdom is a Parlimentary Democracy and a Constitutional Monarchy that is composed of an union of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Central government lies at the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster) in the capital, London though Scotalnd, Wales and Northern Ireland also have their own devolved parliaments or assemblies. English is the de facto official language though Irish Gaelic, Ulster Scots, Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Cornish are recognized as regional languages with satutory rights. Whist there remains a link betwen church and state in the UK (the Church of England being the official church of England) in practice the UK has a predominantly secular society with only 33% of the popiulation proclaiming belief in a god. Britain is the world's fifth largest economy, and as a declared nuclear power holds a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Britain is also considered a modern 'Great Power' and is a member of the G8, NATO, the European Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. The Crown Dependencies of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, formally possessions of the Crown, are not part of the UK but form a federacy with it. The UK has fourteen overseas territories. all remnants of the British Empire, which at its height encompassed almost a quarter of the world's land surface. British cuisine has long been the brunt of culinary jokes, yet, betwen its four nations the country has a long culinary history, stretching from the Middle Ages to the present. The growth of new chefs have lately popularized British cookery and the diversity and imprtance of dishes is growing. The effects of the empire has also made British cuisine very diverse, showing influences from all over the globe: particularly the Indian sub-continent and south-east Asia. There is also a growing influence from Afro-Carribean cuisine. |
The alphabetical list of British recipes follow (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 3498 recipes in total:
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According to tradition, marmalade came to Scotland in 1797 when Mrs Janet Keiller had to do something with a ship-load of ripe oranges her husband had bought. From this was born Dundee Marmalade and this bitter-sweet product has been a traditional part of Scottish cookery ever since. Here you will find recipes that include marmalade as an essential ingredient.
Pastry is one of the most basic components of cooking, needed for pies, tarts and cake bases of many types. It originates in the ancient method of applying a paste of flour and water to baked meats to protect them in the fire. But, in the Middle Ages fats were added and modern pastry was born. Learn a little about the different pastry types and see a recipe for a traditional classic flaky pastry.
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day and most of us ignore it. It's when the body re-fuels itself for the day and skipping breakfast actually puts the body in 'starvation mode' and actually reduces brain function and makes weight loss more difficult. Breakfast needn't be complicated, but it should involve a balance of grains and fruit. Here are some ides for simple and nutritious breakfast recipes anyone can make.
Fruit have been a crucial part of the human diet for half a million years and more. Here you will learn a little about why fruit are so important and why certain foods are called 'fruit'. You will also learn a little about superfoods, what they are and what the next superfoods will be.
Ethiopia is one of the most ethnically, geographically and religiously divers countries in the World. Indeed, it's one of the world's oldest countries and the second country to have become officially Christianized. Ethiopian cuisine is also unique and wholly native and here you will find a taster of that cuisine, with a classic bread and stew combination.
Fish is the staple protein source for much of the human population. Fish is an important high-quality protein source that much of the Western diet is deficient in. In this article you will learn a little about fish as well as gaining two classic fish recipes.
The thought of a cold or chilled soup sends shivers up the spines of many diners. After all, soups are meant to be hot aren't they. But, just as a good hot soup can warm you up on a cold winter's day a chilled soup can also serve to soothe the palate and cool you on a hot summer's day. A century ago chilled soups were all the rage, and though we don't tend to make them much these days, there recipes are much in need of a revival. Here a classic hot soup is compared with a chilled soup.
Hazelnuts are an important part of the Autumn's bounty and humans have been collecting and harvesting them for many thousands of years. Today, however, we tend to use them only as nuts and do not cook with them. To re-dress the balance, here is an introduction to hazelnuts along with some hazelnut-based recipes for you to try at home.
Liberia is a West African country formed by freed slaves. It is one of only two African countries never to have come under European rule. Liberia is also one of the few African countries with a tradition of baking. Sitting alongside these are ingredients sourced directly from the rainforest.
Game is one of the oldest meat types that humans have ever used. However, game animals tend to be very lean and need to be cooked carefully. This article provides some information about game animals and a recipe for cooking venison by braising slowly in dark beer.
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