In this section of my blog, I share some of my favorite English recipes. These recipes are inspired by my time spent living in England- and by my husband, who is English. My recipes range from main courses, side dishes, drinks, and desserts.
Welcome! This week on the blog we will be making simple shortbread cookies with a lush strawberry mallow filling. These feminine cookies were baked to celebrate my love for thrifted vintage girl decor- along with my love for classic English recipes. I made these special cookies with my daughters- and we sampled them on a […]
Hello and welcome to Cotswold Kitchen Mom. Today, on the blog we will be making a yummy anytime treat- my delicious banana bread muffins with cinnamon sugar crumble. As a mom, I love making banana bread (or banana muffins) for my family. This simple recipe allows me to be resourceful with- otherwise- too ripe bananas.
Delicious Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Crumble Read More »
Welcome to my blog space! This week, my family and I, will be sharing our ultimate chicken pot pie with buttery short crust pastry recipe with YOU! Just imagine, crispy, flaky layers of buttery crust- lying atop a creamy base- filled with lush vegetables and tender, juicy chicken. Basically, chicken pot pie is like a
The Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie with Buttery Short Crust Pastry Read More »
Are you always on the lookout for easy recipes that utilize leftovers, reduce waste, and limit effort? If so, then my bread and butter pudding is perfect for you. By combining stale (or toasted) bread with decadent cream, a new and delicious English dessert can be created. The best part? This budget friendly recipe is
Bread and Butter Pudding- Perfect Mother’s Day Dessert Read More »
Hello and welcome to my blog! This week, my children and I, made homemade granola bars as a fun part of a homeschool lesson. We enjoyed this activity so much that we thought we would share the idea with you. If you have never made homemade granola bars, you are in for a real treat.
Homemade Granola Bars for Kids: A Special Homeschool Recipe Read More »
Spring is in the outside air, and the aroma of a traditional Sunday roast is wafting inside my kitchen. How inviting and warm is the smell of springtime mixed with good food. Are you hungry yet? If the answer is yes, then I would be ‘chuffed to bits’ if you would join me, and my
How to Make the Perfect Traditional Sunday Roast for Spring Read More »
Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog. As Easter is swiftly approaching, I wanted to share my fun chocolate cornflake nests with you all- as well as a beautiful, inexpensive basket makeover. With just a few ingredients and simple supplies- you too, can create a fun Easter-filled day in your own homes. These playful activities
Chocolate Cornflake Nests and a Beautiful, Inexpensive Basket Makeover Read More »
This week on the blog we have a “wreath” theme going on. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, my special Valentine’s meringue wreath recipe, and my inexpensive wreath revamp, are the perfect cozy afternoon activities. If you have never made a meringue wreath- indeed, you are in for a real treat. Today we will be
Special Valentine’s Meringue Wreath Recipe and an Inexpensive Wreath Revamp Read More »
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I thought I would begin sharing some fun Valentine’s Day treats and ideas with you all. Creating my blog, means preparing for seasonal celebrations a bit earlier than I normally would. Hopefully, my early preparations give you time to try some of these fun Valentine’s Day ideas in your
How to Make Soft Pretzel Hearts- a Valentine’s Treat! Read More »
Happy Friday everyone- and a very Happy New Year to you all! I hope your Christmas was filled with joy and hope- and that the new year, is filled with blessings and love. Today, on the blog, I am sharing with you all my easy Jaffa Cake recipe for kids along with a fun thrifting adventure.
Easy Jaffa Cake Recipe for Kids (Better than Store-Bought!) Read More »
I hope you and your family enjoyed a lovely Christmas filled with many happy memories and love. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, and I never want to be insensitive to this fact. However, the first Christmas so many years ago was meant to bring great joy- so I want to focus
Introducing An English Christmas Across the Pond, Lovingly Made Read More »
Let the countdown to Christmas begin! Here we find ourselves only one week away from celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Don’t panic- take a deep breath and realize that Christmas isn’t about everything being perfect. No, Christmas is about much, much more than that. Unfortunately, this week, my little crew has been a bit under the weather.
A Wonderful Meringue Wreath for Christmas- Vibrant and Delicious Read More »
Have you ever tried a mince pie? If you are English, then you know this traditional Christmas recipe very well. Mince pies (or mincemeat pies) are a lovely, warm, delightful dessert. I know, I know… their name sounds a little suspect- but hear me out- these little pies really are a delight. My first recollection
Mince Pie Recipe- You Need to Try This Delightful Pie! Read More »
Welcome back, I hope you and your family enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving celebration (if you are an American reader of course). With one special day now passed, the influx of Christmas preparations will commence. Naturally, I am thrilled to share some of my family’s Christmas traditions with you all. Before I get ahead of myself,
A Deliciously Cozy Winter Cake Recipe You Will Love Read More »
Hiya everyone and welcome back! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it would be fitting to share one of my husband’s favorite recipes with you all- cauliflower cheese. Cauliflower cheese is a delightful English dish that is simple to make and delicious to eat! Now that is my kind of a recipe! Please join
How to Make Cauliflower Cheese- an English Delight! Read More »
Cotswold Kitchen Mom is back again. Happy Friday to you all. Let’s share a slice of chocolate orange cake, shall we? As promised, I am signing back on to share another recipe that utilizes leftovers. Isn’t that a lovely concept? Particularly in this day and time- where throwing away, instead of reusing- is commonplace. Not
Wonderful Chocolate Orange Cake- You’ll Want to Try It! Read More »
Hiya and a happy November to you all! I hope this post finds you well. Wednesday is a good day for a post, right?! Why not? Hold on to your hats, as this week, I plan to publish two blog posts! One today… and one Friday. So, let’s dive in. My post from last Friday
How to Make Banbury Bread-Utilizing Leftovers Read More »
Does your town have a food that it is famous for? When I was a home economics teacher, my students and I would learn about the origins of food. I found this topic of study fascinating. Therefore, this week’s post was of particular interest to me. So, what famous English recipe did we try to
Authentic Banbury Cakes and a Beautiful Birthday for Dad Read More »
Have you ever tried a pork Cornish pasty with an apple surprise? Would you like to? This week I promised an English recipe that was both logical and delicious. A “logical” recipe you may be asking yourself? (Keep reading to find out more). As many of you have gathered, I enjoy making sweet treats.  While
Awesome Pork Cornish Pasty with an Unexpected Apple Surprise Read More »
Hello again, and welcome to my blog! I do not know about you…but toffee, apples, pumpkin, and cinnamon “scream” autumn to me. Seeing as autumn has arrived at my blog, I wanted to incorporate one of those seasonal ingredients into my post. Therefore, this week, I decided to feature an iconic English dessert that has
Sticky Toffee Pudding is Terrific- A Tempting Must Try! Read More »
