The British Cookbook: authentic home cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

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About the author:John Williams is an executive chef and has overseen The Ritz restaurant since 2004. Today, he is considered as one of the most respected chefs in the U.K. John’s food is relished and savored by royalty (often the Queen), presidents, and prime ministers. He had seventeen years of experience in the kitchens of Claridge’s. The book provides a wide variety of recipes. The instructions are simple, precise and well-illustrated.”- Sandeep Godkhindi

Afternoon tea is a revered and treasured tradition of the British, and probably no one knows more appropriate how to prepare and enjoy a tea than the residents of Downton Abbey. With this alluring and vibrant cookbook, you can stage every stylish element of this cultural staple of British society at home. Colman Andrew has also been awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi, the highest civilian title granted by Catalonia’s government, to recognize his services in the dissemination of Catalan cuisine around the world. He currently lives in Connecticut. English Teatime Treats: Delicious Traditional Recipes Made Simple The book is divided into chapters, including chapters about the best recipes, including Mary and Paul’s Signature Bakes, Technical Challenges, and Showstoppers, along with the best baking recipes. The unique thing that makes this book so appreciated is the accompanying illustrations. Next to each recipe, there are step-by-step photos to guide you through more sophisticated techniques. Comparing to neighboring countries’ gastronomy on the continent like France or Italy, British food is sometimes commented bad and not often received praise. Unlike the sophistication of French cuisine or the comfort and indulgence of Italian cuisine, British food is synonymous with its weather, which is boring, dull, and sometimes gray. A Taste of Wales: Discover the Essence of Welsh Cooking with Over 30 Classic Recipes Shown in 130 Stunning Colour PhotographsAbout the author: Colman Andrew co-founded Saveur and was its editor-in-chief from 2002 to 2006. He has also received eight James Beard Awards, including the 2010 Cookbook of the Year award for The Country Cooking of Ireland. He is considered a Spanish culinary expert and authored the first-ever Spanish Culinary Curriculum, in collaboration with Jose Andrés, for New York’s International Culinary Center. About the author:Aleksandra Crapanzano is the author of this book and the James Beard M.F.K. Foundation recipient. It is known as Fisher Award for Distinguished Writing, and her work has appeared in several anthologies, including Best Food Writing. In addition, she has written extensively for the New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, Gourmet, Departures, Travel & Leisure, and The Wall Street Journal.

The London Cookbook: Recipes from the Restaurants, Cafes, and Hole-in-the-Wall Gems of a Modern CityTraditional British Cooking” is a cookbook worth reading and buying. You will be presented with a collection of English food and culinary history through 200 regional recipes and 800 inspirational photos.

This elegant book captures the teatime’s essence at Downton Abbey with classic recipes for etiquette notes, sweets and savories, tea service knowhow, and lavish imagery to recreate the English tradition. Especially in this book, you can find sweet and savory classics such as Bakewell Tart, toffee pudding, Battenberg, cream scones, and tea sandwiches. This cookbook includes more than 150 recipes with irresistibly simple modern dishes in modern British menus and traditional regional specialties of the depth and breadth of Britain’s culinary heritage. The recipes in this book blend these tradition-based reinventions by some of the finest chefs in England, Wales, and Scotland. In particular, many dishes forgotten in the past through this book will also be rediscovered.About the author:Marie Forsberg is a Norwegian culinary and lifestyle professional. She is also the creator of the blog My Cottage Kitchen. Marie currently lives in a small house in the English countryside. The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook: Teatime Drinks, Scones, Savories & Sweets (Downton Abbey Cookery)