Traditional British cuisine

Traditional British cuisine encompasses a variety of hearty dishes, often featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Common staples include meat, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. Iconic examples include fish and chips, roast dinners, and shepherd's pie. Breakfast favorites like the full English breakfast showcase eggs, bacon, and sausages. British cuisine also values comfort foods, such as stews and puddings. The emphasis is on straightforward, wholesome meals, reflecting the country’s agricultural traditions. Regional specialties, like Cornish pasties and Yorkshire pudding, add diversity, while the influence of historical trade and colonialism has brought spices and global flavors into the mix.