Synopsis: After 12 months researching what British people cook, Ed Baines is back to give an overview of Britain as a food nation. Over the last ten years, food has become more and more about the incredible ingredients available to us, and Ed will help you transform them into easy, delicious dishes that will 'wow' your guests. Chapters like Breakfast, Pies, Meat and Poultry, Curries and Tea Time show the wide range and depth of this cuisine. Special features focus on truly British traditions like making your own condiments, and how to make the most of British coastal fish, such as salmon, crab and turbot. 185 tempting recipes will satisfy everyone's cravings. Lovers of traditional food will enjoy the Coddled Eggs, Pressed Ham Hock and Steak and Kidney Pie, whereas adventurous cooks will be inspired by recipes such as Chicken Stuffed with Stilton and Lobster Martini.

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As more of us are choosing to holiday in the UK this year, what better way to celebrate summer than with this wonderful collection of recipes ! As well as full colour photographs of delicious food, there are also atmospheric images from around the British Isles. Some of our favourite recipes include; Lobster Cocktail, the unusual but delicious Ham and Eggs with Toasted Fruitbread, the Scallop and Bacon Skewers, and the absolutely gorgeous Apricot and Raspberry Scones, and Baked Orange Cheesecake. A culinary delight!