Banoffee Pie
Banoffee Pie! You’ve heard of it, right? Toffee, bananas and coffee flavored cream in a pastry crust? There are more to British desserts than Trifle, Spotted Dick, and Sticky Toffee Pudding, you know! This pie took the British Isles by…
Tag: English
Milk Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Ever had a Bounty Bar? If you are a coconut lover, I sure hope you have! Mounds bars and Almond Joy are ok in a pinch, but if you are a serious coconut lover, search out a Bounty Bar! It’s an English…
English Caramel Bars (Millionaire Bars)
When I was a kid growing up in the north of England, Caramel Bars were my very favorite tea time treat. My Dad taught me to lick the top of the bar—then announce it loudly—so no one else would select…
Strawberry Oatmeal Scones
My daughter Abby insisted I post these—she said they are delicious! She’s a wonderful girl, but unfortunately suffering from dorm-food-itis. Nevertheless, these scones are good, and they do look pretty! They’d be good with a Mother’s Day cup of tea, don’t…
Roasted Cauliflower
In the US, a “good” dinner is a main dish, maybe a veggie, a starch and a green salad. In England, the norm for a “good” dinner is a main dish, mash and three veggies. I’m English. Three veggies, please! …
Fisherman’s Pie
I’m from England, and Shepherd’s Pie—a casserole of ground meat, veggies, and mashed potatoes—is my heritage. There’s also Fisherman’s Pie, and I’m guessing you’ve never made that one, so here’s my basic recipe. Feel free to change it up a…