While Americans seem to have claimed Apple pie as their own, recipes and apples themselves were brought by early European settlers to America. In fact, apple pie recipes date back to medieval times in Britain. Classic Apple Pie, Orginated in Britain 2 pie crusts … [Read more...] about Classic Apple Pie, Originated in Britain
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Easy Classic Chicken Chow Mein
Chinese food was introduced to the British public in 1884 at the International Health Exhibition in the West London district of Kensington. The first recorded Chinese restaurant opened in Glasshouse Street, Piccadilly Circus in 1908, It was called 'The Chinese … [Read more...] about Easy Classic Chicken Chow Mein
Easy Chicken Escalope in Mushroom Sauce
"Escalope" is a French term that refers to any boneless meat which has been pounded by a mallet before cooking. It stretches your food budget and speeds the cooking process and when done correctly is wonderfully tender and juicy. I often make this an easy to put together dish … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Escalope in Mushroom Sauce
Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and Peppers is a simple Italian-American comfort food, often served at street festivals, as early as 1927. In its purest form, it contains Italian sausage and bell peppers. You will see it served in long rolls as a sandwich. You can also add onions and tomato sauce to … [Read more...] about Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers
Traditional British Mushy Peas
Fried fish was first introduced to London by Jewish immigrants from Portugal and Spain probably as far back as the 17th Century. Fish and chips were first served together as a complete dish around 1860 - the Malin family of London and the Lee's of Mossley, near Manchester, both … [Read more...] about Traditional British Mushy Peas
