Recipes

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.

Ingredients for marshmallow fondant

Vintage Birthday Party Guide: Homemade Fondant & Thrifted Toys

Warmest welcome! This week on the blog, we will be learning how to make my special, homemade fondant. We will also be learning how to thrift for some special toys… in order to create a vintage-inspired birthday party. This special vintage birthday party is for my precious little boy. By making homemade marshmallow fondant, a […]

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An English Father's Day meal complete with beef and ale meat pies, chips, and English peas. This pie recipe features my buttery short crust recipe.

English Beef and Beer Pie Recipe (Perfect for Father’s Day)

Father’s Day is on the horizon. In celebration of this special day, my children and I are making (my version) of the English classic- steak and ale pies– served with hot chips (French fries), green peas, and a pint of stout beer (not for the children of course). My beef and beer pies are crisp

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St Clement's pub drink

English Nursery Rhymes for Kids: Fun Recipes and Activities

This week in homeschool, the children and I learned many new and exciting things. Two things were most notable—Saint Clements and Tigers. What’s that you say? Let me rewind a little here. There is an old English nursery rhyme, that my English husband, remembers singing as a young child. It begins with the line, “Oranges

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Easy malted milk fudge in its finished state.

Easy Malted Milk Fudge Recipe: An Easy English-Inspired Treat

Hello and welcome to my Cotswold Kitchen Mom blog. Today on the blog, I will be teaching you how to make my easy malted milk fudge recipe. This simple recipe is a delicious treat that is sure to be enjoyed by people of all ages and in all stages. Afterall, what is not to love

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Homemade English Muffins: Easy Recipe + Thrifted Table Decor Ideas

Do you enjoy eating a toasted English muffin slathered in butter and jam? If so, then this may be the post for you. This week on my blog, my Happy Hawks Homeschool crew and I will be making English muffins. We would be thrilled for you to join us-in our family kitchen, as we make this iconic

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A beautiful wooden table is placed in a garden to serve English treats.

Amazing Victoria Sponge Cake for a Spectacular Springtime Celebration!

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I am excited to share some sweet springtime ideas with all of you. I would love for you to join me, and my family, as we make an amazing Victoria Sponge cake (inspired by my time in Australia and in England). I will also be sharing our English inspired

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Homemade Hot cross buns are a traditional English recipe that the whole family will enjoy- kids included.

The 2 Best Traditional English Easter Recipes Kids Will Love in 2026 (Easy and Delicious)

Do you have traditional Easter recipes that you make each year? Perhaps your recipes come from your great grandmother and have been made in your family for one hundred plus years? Or perhaps you like to be a bit more spontaneous and try different recipes each Easter season? Whatever the case, most people would agree that Easter

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