English Cooking ; British Cookbooks #1

After an English food tour in Switzerland (in French), it is time for British cookbooks. On the menu: recipes from chef Jamie Oliver, YouTuber Jemma Wilson, a few So British gems and a trip to Downton Abbey.

A Selection of English Cookbooks

Here is a selection of books by cooks and enthusiasts of British gastronomy, whose reputation is well established.

English Cookbooks ; Gastronomy

Ma Petite Épicerie Anglaise ; Trish Deseine

What do the English keep in their cupboards? Trish Deseine decodes 50 cult products, along with 40 recipes. Anglo-Saxon gastronomy holds no more secrets.

So British ; Jamie Oliver

In this book, star chef Jamie Oliver offers 130 authentic recipes. He guides the reader through the least-known culinary traditions from across the Channel.

God Save the Cook ; Julie Schwob

With 50 easy, delicious recipes, Julie Schwob’s colourful book makes you love English cooking. Simple, quick recipes for everyone.

English Baking

The Violet Bakery Cookbook ; Claire Ptak

In May 2018, Claire Ptak made the cake for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In her Violet bakery, in Hackney in East London, she makes little cakes and loaf cakes. Her book is a lovely introduction to English baking.

The Cake Book ; Jemma Wilson

Before this book, Jemma Wilson became known through her YouTube channel, which has more than two million subscribers. Her book showcases cakes and cupcakes through the seasons.

English Cooking ; The Downton Abbey Collection

The Official Recipes

More than 100 recipes and many anecdotes about the cooking of the period reveal the culinary traditions of Downton Abbey.

Christmas Recipes

With 80 recipes specially designed for Christmas, the Crawley family’s festivities come to life. A dive into the atmosphere of the Edwardian era.

The Cocktail Book

This book brings together 70 cocktail recipes from the series. A world of aperitifs and refreshing drinks to explore.

Tea Time at Downton Abbey

With more than 100 recipes, tea time holds no more secrets. Enough to easily organise the castle’s celebrations. To live the experience for real, the Afternoon Tea at the Hôtel d’Angleterre (in French) in Geneva is worth a visit.

English Farmhouse Cooking ; Sarah Mayor

This book celebrates the good taste of farm produce. Rich cream, eggs, meat, game and seasonal vegetables and fruit take pride of place. The recipes draw on country cooking, revisited for today’s tastes. A few anecdotes punctuate the pages.

An English Cooking Blog

Finally, the blog Chez Becky et Liz deserves a special mention. This wonderful collection of Anglo-Saxon recipes makes your mouth water on every page.

The selection of British books by Louise Grenadine is also a great source of inspiration.

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