A full-out Turkey and Trimmings meal is popular in the UK, although not for traditional US-type Thanksgiving celebrations. It’s served at Christmas instead. Why limit Turkey and Trimmings to just once a year anyway? Try these recipes for any celebration!

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Dessert:Traditional Mincemeat Pie

published by Arri London PhD on Nov 22, 2009

A very old-fashioned recipe, Traditional Mincemeat Pie is made with meat rather than the suet which is more common these days. Meat was often prepared in a similar manner to preserve it over the winter. A perfect dessert for a holiday meal such as Turkey and Trimmings.

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Traditional Bread Sauce

published by Arri London PhD on Nov 10, 2009

Traditional Bread Sauce is a family favourite to go with Turkey and Trimmings. It’s simple and inexpensive to make and complements any type of roast.

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Traditional Roast Potatoes

published by Arri London PhD on Nov 10, 2009

No classic Sunday dinner would be complete without Traditional Roast Potatoes. These crisp, brown, fragrant Roast Potatoes are easy to make, even for an inexperienced cook.

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Traditional Christmas Pudding

published by Arri London PhD on Oct 29, 2009

For many people in England, Christmas dinner would be incomplete without Traditional Christmas Pudding. A steamed or boiled pudding, Christmas Pudding contains dried fruit, breadcrumbs and plenty of dark sugar. There are as many recipes as there are cooks. Traditional Christmas Pudding is made by many families on "Stir-Up Sunday", the last Sunday before Advent. Each family member stirs the mixture, making a wish in the process.

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West Country Faggots

published by Arri London PhD on Sep 1, 2009

A traditional regional British dish, West Country Faggots are delicious meat dumplings. The “faggot” in West Country Faggots comes from the Italian “fegato”, meaning liver.

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