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    Homemade Versions of Classic British Pub Favourites

    Published: Dec 17, 2025 by Ayla Clulee

    Homemade Versions of Classic British Pub Favourites make it easy to enjoy pub food without leaving the house. If you have ever wished you could make your usual pub order at home, these recipes are a good place to start. They stick to familiar flavours and simple methods, so nothing feels complicated or overthought.

    Cooking pub favourites at home also means using ingredients you already know and serving them how you like. There is no waiting for a table or hoping the menu has not changed. Just straightforward food that feels familiar and easy to make any day of the week.

    Chicken Liver Pate

    chicken liver pate with red onion marmalade
    Ayla Clulee

    Smooth Chicken Liver Parfait (or Pâté) with brandy is an elegant yet fuss-free dinner party starter and can be made up to three days in advance.

    To learn more: Chicken Liver Parfait - Pâté

    The Best Sticky Toffee Pudding

    Sticky Toffee Pudding
    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding (aka Sticky Date Pudding) is a classic English dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with dried dates and covered with a sticky toffee sauce. 

    It is a warming pudding with loads of flavor and you can easily make it at home.

    To learn more: Sticky Toffee Pudding

    Mini Sausage Rolls

    mini sausage rolls served with tartar sauce on the side
    Ayla Clulee

    These homemade Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls are a delicious combination of flaky and buttery shop-bought pastry with perfectly seasoned hearty sausage meat. 

    They are the perfect appetiser or finger food for your Christmas parties and are also great for lunch boxes, picnics, or snacks.

    To learn more: Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls

    Steak Pie with Shortcrust Pastry

    steak and mushroom pie recipe
    Ayla Clulee

    This delicious “lid only” Steak Pie is a quintessentially British dish made of slow-cooked beef and topped with flaky golden shortcrust pastry. It is the ultimate comfort food for cold winter nights when paired with some Pomme Purée (Creamy Mashed Potatoes) on the side.

    To learn more: Steak Pie

    Apple Crumble

    pouring homemade custard over apple and blueberry crumble
    Ayla Clulee

    Apple Crumble is one of those classic no-fuss desserts that everyone should have in their recipe book. The good news is that this delicious recipe is very easy to make and takes around half an hour to prepare.To learn more: Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats

    Cottage Pie

    traditional cottage pie
    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Cottage Pie is classic British comfort food made with a rich, meaty sauce topped with creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes. It is very easy to cook and also very affordable.

    To learn more: Easy Cottage Pie

    Healthy Air Fryer Fish and Chips

    A fish fillet with fries and dipping sauce
    Ayla Clulee

    Fish and chips are my all-time favorite comfort food but I find the traditional deep-fried ones heavy and oily. My air fryer version is perfect for making crispy fish and twice-cooked chips with far less oil.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Fish and Chips

    Cauliflower Cheese

    a forkful of cauliflower cheese
    Ayla Clulee

    If you are looking for a simple, quick yet extremely delicious side dish for your Sunday roast, Easter lunch, or Thanksgiving table, this Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole (or Cauliflower Cheese) recipe is perfect for you.

    To learn more: Baked Cheesy Cauliflower

    Fish Pie with Leeks

    a plate of fish pie served with butternut squash and green veggies
    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Fish Pie Recipe With Leeks is perfect for you if you love fish and you are a big fan of a Cottage Pie or any other pot pie. 

    It is the ultimate British comfort food made with chunky pieces of fish, leeks, peas, and aromatic fresh herbs in a creamy white sauce, topped with fluffy and cheesy mashed potatoes. 

    To learn more: Easy Fish Pie With Leeks

    Mushroom Pie

    creamy mushroom pie freshly baked
    Ayla Clulee

    A creamy mixture of leeks and mushrooms topped with a crispy, golden handmade pie crust. This vegetarian Mushroom and Leek Pie Recipe is great when you need a meatless main meal that even the most meat-lovers will enjoy. 

    To learn more: Mushroom and Leek Pie

    Roast Potatoes in Duck Fat

    potatoes roasted in duck fat
    Ayla Clulee

    These amazing Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes are extremely delicious with the most crispy skin and a fluffy & creamy inside. 

    They are the most essential side dish of any roast meal, whether it is a Christmas Dinner, Easter, or a Sunday Lunch. Give this Duck Fat Potatoes recipe a try for your next roast dinner, and you are in for a treat!

    To learn more: Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

    Apple and Blackberry Pie

    Ayla Clulee

    If you like classic bakes, this Apple and Blackberry Pie is a great one to make. It’s filled with soft apples and juicy blackberries, all wrapped in a flaky, golden pastry. The mix of sweet and sharp fruit makes it perfect for late summer and autumn, when both apples and blackberries are at their best.

    To learn more: Apple and Blackberry Pie

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

    The kitchen is my happy place and cooking is my therapy.

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