English Comfort Food Recipes

"New potatoes roast beautifully in their skins, and if you buy the baby ones ready cleaned, there is no need to wash them and the skins will be beautifully dry, which is what you need for this recipe. From Delia Smith."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh rosemary...

"Delicious crumbly scones - either blueberry or chocolate - copied from Sunday Baker (http://www.sundaybaker.net/2008/06/blueberry-cream-scones-with-butter.html)"

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Ingredients: eggs, half-and-half...

"This recipe is so delicious and so simple. Only a few ingredients, a few hours of sitting on the stove, and you've got a rich and delicious dinner. I like to serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and freshly baked rolls. Enjoy!"

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Ingredients: cornstarch, dried thyme...

"I came across this recipe several years ago. I originally used walnuts as directed, but then began substituting pecans. My friends and I agree this is the BEST pecan pie recipe ever!!!"

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Ingredients: whole pecans, eggs, lemons...

"This a great simple recipe for a healthy burger alternative, or to spice up a can of tuna. It worked really well, was quick, filling and low in fat too. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture oops!"

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Ingredients: pepper, mineral water, eggs...

"A recipe that has come to be from trial and error. The whole family approve which is how I know it is a good dish. Cooking time includes time to boil potatoes Note: We dont use butter, we use flora buttery."

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Ingredients: pepper, reduced-fat sour cream...

"This World War II recipe was first published by Marmite and is a tasty Vegetarian alternative to regular Rissoles. I've rewritten the directions to be a little more precise and suit modern methods to a greater extent. Marmite is a British 'spread' and you can obtain it at an international grocery store in the United States. As a WWII ad for Marmite..."

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Ingredients: pepper, eggs, marmite...

"From Pillsbury Easy Entertaining booklet 1993. This is a very pretty, company-worthy round trifle. This is perfect for the holidays. It isn't hard but it does take a very long time. It does not have to be overnight but you would have to start it very early. I have not tried this recipe yet. I had to guess at the prep time but it will be around 7 hours..."

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Ingredients: orange-flavored liqueur, milk...

"I have been making this for years, as it is quick and is a complete meal in one dish. I am posting my basic recipe but, if you'd rather have tomato sauce than gravy, try that instead. If you'd like, you can sprinkle about 1/2 cup of your favorite cheese over the potatoes before sprinkling with paprika. And you can also use two 16-oz. bags of frozen..."

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Ingredients: beef gravy, frozen peas...

"The perfect roast chicken, using Scarborough Fair herbs--parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and organic free-range chicken. This makes a lovely Sunday meal served with gravy made from the drippings if desired, and stuffing (see my recipe #117776), seasonal veggies, and mashed potatoes."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dry white wine...

"This recipe appeared in the SOS column of the LA Times. The original recipe is from The Whip Tavern in Coatesille, PA. This is a rich, cheesy dish that is browned under the broiler and served with crostini for dipping. The ale they recommend is Smithwick's Irish Ale, but any will do."

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Ingredients: Stilton cheese, dry mustard...