{"id":57815,"date":"2022-01-24T18:21:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T18:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=57815"},"modified":"2025-03-28T14:10:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T14:10:59","slug":"the-sykes-online-recipe-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/the-sykes-online-recipe-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Traditional British Dishes: Sykes&#8217; Online Recipe Book!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s far more to British food than you might think. Looking past the more obvious British dishes such as fish and chips or roast dinner, you&#8217;ll find surprises like stargazy pie and the Bedfordshire clanger, as well as many wonderful delicacies unique to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>To offer some inspiration, we&#8217;ve compiled a variety of recipes from across the UK, bringing you the best of traditional British food in the form of an online recipe book.<\/p>\n<p>From Welsh laverbread to Norfolk dumplings, you&#8217;ll find all kinds of tempting treats \u2013 many of which you might not have even heard of, let alone considered cooking!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read on to discover British dishes that have become regional foodie favourites&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"cookbook\" style=\"position: relative; padding-top: max(60%,326px); height: 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; border: none; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?d=seo.1322_uk_foodie_cookbook_issuu&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;u=heartofthelakes\" sandbox=\"allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-downloads allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-modals allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We conducted a survey of 2,000 respondents which revealed that four in 10 Brits have never made their local famous dish at home. With this in mind, we&#8217;ve compiled a selection traditional UK food recipes from various regions, suggested by our very own Sykes staff.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57831 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Family-cooking-with-iPad.jpg\" alt=\"Family cooking with iPad\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A quarter of those surveyed said that they would seek advice from their accommodation provider for the best eating spots, so we&#8217;re here to lend a helping hand!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/england\/\">England<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57834 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Roast-beef-and-Yorkshire-puddings.jpg\" alt=\"Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite a Sunday dinner being a firm favourite across the country, a third of Brits say they\u2019ve never had a Yorkshire pudding with their roast. And although being native to the region of Yorkshire, one in five in the Humber region have still never had one.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, it turns out that a quarter of those in the South-west have never had a Cornish pasty &#8211; something we were very surprised at!<\/p>\n<p>So what are we sinking our teeth into instead? Well, from scouse stew and its maritime connections, to the distinctive arrangement of a stargazy pie, you&#8217;ll find a variety of English cuisine in our online cookbook.<\/p>\n<p>The Cumbrian chimney pot pie is a particularly interesting dish, made best with dry-aged Cumbrian Herdwick mutton or lamb, which are native to central and western Lake District and can be found grazing on the highest of mountains near Coniston.<\/p>\n<p>When staying at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday cottage\u00a0in Cumbria<\/a> be sure to explore the wonderful scenery this region has to offer on one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/10-best-lake-district-walks\/\">walks in the Lake District<\/a>\u00a0before devouring a hearty, home-cooked meal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/scotland\/\">Scotland<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57836 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Baking.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of someone baking\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know four in 10 Scots have never tried haggis? Despite its reputation as a national treasure, it appears that nearly half of those surveyed are opposed to the savoury pudding.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re seeking something sweeter from Scotland, the clootie dumpling is a must! You can find the recipe for this tasty British dish in our online cookbook too.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/9-fun-facts-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fun facts about Scotland<\/a> that you may not have known or get inspired for your next break with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland travel guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/wales\/\">Wales<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57851 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cheese-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese Board\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Four in 10 people in Wales admit that they\u2019ve never tucked into Welsh rarebit! Our survey went on to reveal that a quarter of these had \u2018no idea\u2019 what even goes into the dish.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve been sure to include this indulgent dish in our list of British recipes so you can try it for yourself. You&#8217;ll also find a range of other tasty local dishes alongside this, including Welsh cawl, Dolgellau honey buns, and Welsh laverbread.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re looking to soak in the local culture on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/large-cottages-wales.html\">group holiday to Wales,<\/a> or you&#8217;re simply seeking something new, you&#8217;ll have plenty of dishes to take your pick from.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/assets\/_files\/documents\/jan_22\/sc_16430482580899_UK_Foodie_Cookbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button>Download Our Cookbook Here<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>With 91% of respondents believing it is important to enjoy good food when on holiday, why not experience some of these delicious delicacies in their hometowns on a self-catering escape?<\/p>\n<p>From sampling the renowned Welsh laverbread at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/welsh-coast-cottages.html\">Welsh coastal cottage<\/a>\u00a0to inspiration on where to find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/england\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perfect place in England<\/a> to pursue pan haggerty, you can find it all with Sykes Holiday Cottages. We have provided the ingredients for you to pair a self-catering holiday in the UK with flavoursome British food!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s far more to British food than you might think. Looking past the more obvious British dishes such as fish and chips or roast dinner, you&#8217;ll find surprises like stargazy pie and the Bedfordshire clanger, as well as many wonderful delicacies unique to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. 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