BBritish national dishesritish national dishes BeefsteakBeefsteak

Black puddingBlack puddingCrown roast lambCrown roast lamb

Roast chickenRoast chickenWelsh rabbitWelsh rabbitIrish stewIrish stewMince pieMince pie

A brief historyA brief history

Unfortunately, a great deal of damage was done Unfortunately, a great deal of damage was done to the British cuisine during the two world wars. to the British cuisine during the two world wars.

Britain is on an island and supplies of many Britain is on an island and supplies of many goods became short. Ships importing food goods became short. Ships importing food stuffs had to travel in convoys and so they stuffs had to travel in convoys and so they

could make fewer journeys. During the second could make fewer journeys. During the second world war food rationing began in January, world war food rationing began in January,

1940 and was lifted gradually only after the war. 1940 and was lifted gradually only after the war.

BeefsteakBeefsteak

The word “beefsteak” has several meanings:The word “beefsteak” has several meanings:A steak cut from beef cattleA steak cut from beef cattleBeefsteak plantBeefsteak plantBeefsteak - tomato, a name given to a type of large, meaty Beefsteak - tomato, a name given to a type of large, meaty tomatoes.tomatoes.Beefsteak fungusBeefsteak fungusBeefsteak mushroom, an alternate name for the false morelBeefsteak mushroom, an alternate name for the false morelBeefsteak (banquet), a celebratory dinner, generally held in Beefsteak (banquet), a celebratory dinner, generally held in the New York City area.the New York City area.

Black puddingBlack pudding

Black pudding is a blend of Black pudding is a blend of onions, pork fat, oatmeal, onions, pork fat, oatmeal,

flavourings and blood flavourings and blood (usually from a pig). As (usually from a pig). As long as animals have long as animals have been slaughtered to been slaughtered to provide food, blood provide food, blood sausages like black sausages like black

pudding have been in pudding have been in existence.existence.

Crown roast lambCrown roast lambIngredientsIngredients

2 racks lamb, 6 to 8 ribs each2 racks lamb, 6 to 8 ribs each 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black

pepperpepper 6 cloves garlic, minced6 cloves garlic, minced 4 teaspoons fresh thyme, 4 teaspoons fresh thyme,

choppedchopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped fresh 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped fresh

rosemary leavesrosemary leaves

Roast chickenRoast chicken

Roasting a chicken is Roasting a chicken is actually far easier than actually far easier than

the browned and the browned and succulent results succulent results

would make it seem. would make it seem. But when your guests But when your guests rave about the flavor rave about the flavor of the roast chicken, of the roast chicken, you don't need to tell you don't need to tell them how easy it was. them how easy it was. Just say thanks and Just say thanks and

smile. smile.

Welsh RabbitWelsh RabbitWelsh Rarebit is also Welsh Rarebit is also known as Welsh Rabbit. known as Welsh Rabbit. But I don’t want to call it But I don’t want to call it Welsh Rabbit because a Welsh Rabbit because a lot of people would say, lot of people would say, “Gross! Rabbit!” even “Gross! Rabbit!” even

though there’s no rabbit though there’s no rabbit in Welsh Rabbit. I’m in Welsh Rabbit. I’m

positively certain Dick positively certain Dick van Dyke ate this van Dyke ate this

traditional English dish traditional English dish of savory cheese sauce of savory cheese sauce

served over toast. served over toast.

To prepare Welsh Rabbit: To prepare Welsh Rabbit: *slice bread into thin slices;*slice bread into thin slices;

*put bread into the oven *put bread into the oven and toast it;and toast it;

*melt 1 – 2 tablespoons of *melt 1 – 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan;butter in a saucepan;

*add 1 – 2 tablespoons of *add 1 – 2 tablespoons of flour;flour;

*pour 1/3 cup of milk;*pour 1/3 cup of milk;

*pour in ½ cup of beer;*pour in ½ cup of beer;

*add spices (paprika and *add spices (paprika and dry mustard);dry mustard);

*whisk it all together until it is combined;whisk it all together until it is combined;

*grate and add some cheddar cheese;*grate and add some cheddar cheese;

*whisk it around until it is smooth;*whisk it around until it is smooth;

*add egg yolk and whisk again;*add egg yolk and whisk again;

*put a couple of toasts on a plate;*put a couple of toasts on a plate;

*pour the sauce over the toasts.*pour the sauce over the toasts.

Bon appetite!Bon appetite!

Irish stewIrish stewThis traditional peasant dish This traditional peasant dish

has evolved from a basic has evolved from a basic lamb, potato, and onion stew lamb, potato, and onion stew to more elaborate versions to more elaborate versions

approaching gourmet status.approaching gourmet status. Some versions may have Some versions may have different meat substituted different meat substituted

for lamb or mutton. As with for lamb or mutton. As with any recipe, feel free to any recipe, feel free to

modify it to meet the needs modify it to meet the needs and tastes of your own and tastes of your own

family.family.

Mince pieMince pieA mince pie is a small British sweet A mince pie is a small British sweet

pie traditionally served during the pie traditionally served during the Christmas season. Its ingredients Christmas season. Its ingredients

are traced to the 13th century, are traced to the 13th century, when returning European when returning European

crusaders brought with them crusaders brought with them Middle Eastern recipes. Middle Eastern recipes.

The early mince pie was known by The early mince pie was known by several names. Typically its several names. Typically its

ingredients were a mixture of ingredients were a mixture of minced meat, fruit and spices minced meat, fruit and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. The tradition of eating nutmeg. The tradition of eating

Christmas pies in December Christmas pies in December continued although its recipe had continued although its recipe had

become sweeter and its size become sweeter and its size reduced markedly. Today the reduced markedly. Today the mince pie remains a popular mince pie remains a popular

seasonal treat enjoyed by many seasonal treat enjoyed by many across the United Kingdomacross the United Kingdom..

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Бібліографія

* www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi * Карп’юк О.Д.”English. Pupil’s Book” – Тернопіль: “ Видавництво” Астон”, 2010. – 223 с. – ( Підручник для 10 – го класу загальноосвітніх навчальних закладів) * Іноземні мови. 2 – 12 класи. Програми для загальноосвітніх навчальних закладів. – Київ: “ Ірпінь”, 2005. * en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_dish