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Scouse is a hearty meat and vegetable stew that is traditionally served with bread on the side, typically used to mop up all of the flavorful juices. Although it is a comfort food staple in Liverpool, many people believe that it is either based on Irish stew or on a Norwegian dish called lapskaus.
Regardless of the origins, scouse became a favorite of local sailors in Liverpool, and today it can be found in numerous pubs and cafés throughout the city.
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Also known as the full breakfast, this traditional British dish appears everywhere with a few essentials and some regional additions. First, there is the meat – usually a combination of sausages and bacon. The sausage is plain pork sausage, while the bacon can be streaky or back bacon.
Then there are vegetables and legumes – baked beans and tomatoes, both cooked over high heat. The balance of sweetness and acidity in the tomatoes nicely balances out the fattiness on the other side of the plate. Lastly, there is a crispy piece of fried bread and two or three over-easy eggs to tie the whole meal together.
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View moreMost Brits would agree that there is nothing more British than fish and chips. This comforting, widely loved national dish consists of a freshly fried, hot, white fish fillet and large, sliced and fried potatoes. Cod, haddock, and flounder are the most common types of fish that is fried for the dish, and the customers can choose which type of fish they want, with cod being the most popular choice.
The fillets get dipped in a batter made from eggs, milk, and flour, and are then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings along with the potatoes. The origins of this dish go back to the 17th century, when potatoes were fried as a substitute for fish in the winter months, while fried fish was introduced into the country by Jewish refugees.
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Cauliflower cheese is a traditional dish consisting of boiled cauliflower florets doused in a sauce made from flour, milk, butter, nutmeg, and mature cheeses such as cheddar. The whole concoction is then baked in the oven and can be served either as a vegetarian main meal or as a flavorful side dish, accompanying roast meat and potatoes.
It is believed that cauliflower cheese was first prepared in the 17th century, when the vegetable was first introduced to the United Kingdom. Today, the dish is also popular as a pre-made baby food.
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It is believed that this classic English dessert was invented at the London's Chelsea Bun House in the 18th century. The bun is made with a rich egg-based yeast dough flavored with lemon peel, and either cinnamon or mixed spice. Before baking, the dough is smeared with a combination of butter, brown sugar and currants.
A perfect tea-time treat, Chelsea bun is typically enjoyed warm, cut into slices and smeared with even more butter.