Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Scotch Egg
Soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs.
Shepherd's Pie
Minced lamb under a golden mashed-potato crust.
Victoria Sponge
Classic sponge sandwiched with jam and cream.
Yellowman
Yellowman is a confectionery from the United Kingdom.
Yorkshire Pudding
Crisp, puffed batter pudding for the Sunday roast.
Bakewell Tart
Almond frangipane tart over a layer of jam.
Bangers and Mash
Sausages and mashed potato under onion gravy.
Cock-a-Leekie
Cock-a-Leekie counts among the traditional food of the United Kingdom, a soup locals hold dear.
Cornish Blue
Cornish Blue is a mellow blue cheese made in Cornwall from cow's milk, known for being mild, creamy and less salty than many blues.
Cornish Pasty
Crimped pastry filled with beef, potato and swede.
Cottage Pie
Minced beef under a golden mashed-potato crust.
Crumpet
Spongy griddle cake riddled with holes for butter.
Cullen Skink
Creamy Scottish soup of smoked haddock and potato.
Gentleman's Relish
Gentleman's Relish is one of the classic dishes in the condiment tradition of the United Kingdom.
Kedgeree
Curried rice with smoked haddock and egg.
Lancashire Hotpot
Lamb stew baked under a lid of sliced potato.
Painkiller
Painkiller is a traditional cocktail from the United Kingdom.
Saveloy
Rooted in the United Kingdom, Saveloy is a sausage enjoyed for generations.
Steak and Kidney Pie
Rich beef and kidney filling under a pastry lid.
Toad in the Hole
Sausages baked into a puffed Yorkshire batter.
Trifle
Layered sponge, custard, fruit and cream in a glass bowl.
Welsh Cakes
Little griddle scones with currants and sugar.
Welsh Rarebit
Savoury melted-cheese sauce grilled onto toast.
Black Pudding
Rich blood sausage with oats, sliced and fried.