British Food Fortnight

23 September to 8 October 2006

In 2006, the theme of British Food Fortnight was Are You Cooking It?

For many of us here in the UK, the answer is probably a shame-faced ‘No…’. We’re more likely to be cooking up pasta, a stir fry or a curry, than making a traditional British dish.

During British Food Fortnight, there were loads of events. Traditional dishes with a modern twist were on the menu at restaurants and pubs, supermarkets held in-store tastings and carrying shelves full of British produce. Schools entered the Pyrex Cooking Challenge, and taught kids how to prepare simple meals using the best seasonal produce. Take a look at the British Food Fortnight website to see what's going on in the next British Food Fortnight.

EASY HEALTHY RECIPES FOR BRITISH DISHES

There's plenty of delicious food and drink that originates from these islands and that thoroughly deserves to be on our tables. Think of apples and pears, lamb, fresh fish, cheeses, cakes and pies, rich stews, warming soups… Next time you're cooking, think about trying a traditional British dish for a change. To get you started, here are some easy healthy recipes you can make using local, seasonal ingredients.

Rich Vegetable Soup A good, sustaining soup
Turkey Soup Make this one with leftovers from a roast
Vegetable and Barley Soup Pearl barley gives texture
Kedgeree with Coriander A classic dish fragranced with herbs
Savoury Haddock Hash A potato-based quick supper dish
Oven-baked Chicken with Vegetables Very tasty!
Roast Chicken with Lemony Gravy Choose an organic chicken for this one
Easy Shepherd Pie Recipe Everyone loves a nice shepherd!
Potato and Asparagus Salad One for early summer, when new potatoes and fresh asparagus are in season
Easy Apple Crumble Add a few blackberries, serve with custard
Apple Flummery A light, fluffy and traditional English dessert
Classic Baked Apples Just bung ‘em in the oven
Baked Rice Pudding Mmm, a lovely dark brown skin…
Gooseberry Crumble Use fresh or frozen goosegogs
Gooseberry Fool A light summery dessert
Gooseberry Pie Crisp crust and juicy fruit
Summer Pudding Pink perfection.

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