A true British classic handed down from generation to generation, the backbone of Sunday Lunch all over the UK. Can be served with traditional roast meat. It is worth experimenting with the shapes of the potato, e.g. balls, squares, even hedgehogs!
Delicious individual pies which are perfect for supper, lunch or a picnic. These contain steak & onions cooked in good quality ale with a Stilton cheese & mashed potato topping, instead of the usual pastry. My own invention which is requested regularly now; this recipe was born out of left over mashed potato, stewed steak in ale and the dried up end pieces of some Stilton cheese! Here I have given instructions for my basic steak in ale casserole, but have assumed that you will know how to make mashed potatoes – I have also suggested frozen shortcrust pastry for ease! Serve these pies with chips, more mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables….and don’t forget the pint of ale to accompany them! “British Open Top” is a play on words, based on the British Open Top Mini car I used to have when I was a student….NO pastry tops here you see!!
Great snack to munch on while watching your favorite British programs. Drink with Strongbow cider 😉 Tip: DO NOT USE AMERICAN Pork & Beans, Boston Baked Beans or “Bush’s Beans” etc… ONLY Heinz or Batchelor’s brand please, otherwise it might be gross. Don’t worry; most American grocery stores sell HEINZ and BATCHELOR’S, in the International/European/English/Irish aisle. I’ve been all over the US and found them in Safeway, Kroger, Stop & Shop, etc. I’ve never not been able to find one of those two brands in the USA.
Summer savory is the secret to this dish’s wonderful flavor. Add less liquid if you want a stew. You can cook all day in crockpot on low and come home to a feast!
This fruity Bulgarian dish is from Silvena Rowe who is a UK tv Chef of Eastern European heritage. She is really interesting to watch as she is always creating dishes that are unique for UK chefs.
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