English cuisine has always been laughed at by its European neighbors as bland, greasy and overcooked. This may or not be true, but one thing is for sure—not one of our European neighbors’ cuisines can ...

The Christmas pudding, a legacy of the British Empire, is enjoyed around the world -- including in former British colonies. esp_imaging/iStock via Getty Images Plus As an American living in Britain in ...

The combination of chocolate in a hot dessert is undeniably a comfort food favorite. This recipe is very dark and rich, and a small serving is more than sufficient. 1. Grease a 2-pint Pyrex bowl or ...

Alexandra Stafford’s new book, “Bread Toast Crumbs” (Clarkson Potter, $30) could inspire even the most reluctant baker to spend the day making bread. But my summertime kitchen is hot and the beach ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published Dec. 12, 2016. We're bringing it back so that you'll have additional ideas for holiday cooking. There are some scents that have the power to inspire ...

Inspired by my love for all things British and the English pudding tradition, this is probably my most classic dessert. It’s great after a meal of big, bold flavors, when you want to continue the ...

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When was the last time you made a sticky toffee pudding from scratch? Or a treacle tart? According to a new survey by English Heritage, the answer for more than a third of Britons is never. While the ...

Journalist Kate Colquhoun traces the origins of traditional Christmas foods, such as English pudding, the boiled dessert made with suet or lard, in Taste : The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking.