Christmas Mincemeat Use this for making English Mince Pies. 3 large red dessert apples, cored and chopped 8 ounces raisins 8 ounces currants 8 ounces sultanas 4 ounces fresh dates, stoned and chopped 2 ounces blanched almonds, chopped 1/4 pint ...

Cock-a-Leekie Soup (Chicken and Leek Soup - Scotland) 1 small chicken, with giblets 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped Bouquet garni 8 black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 cups water 6 small or 3 large ...

Cockney Fish Batter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon MSG (optional) 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 cups water Combine batter ingredients and mix until smooth with electric mixer. Make 24 hours in advance and refrigerate for best results. To use, ...

Cornish Pasties To serve as a meal, accompany with mashed potatoes, green vegetables and homemade gravy. They are great hot or cold for picnics or in the lunchbox. 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (at room temperature) 6 ...

Coronation Chicken This is good for a cold buffet. 8 half chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar apricot purée (baby food) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 heaping teaspoon tomato purée 3/4 cup red wine ...

Cream Teas (Scones) Always serve on pretty doilies, use pretty pots for the preserves and a special spoon for the preserves. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 tablespoons butter (at room temperature) 1 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt ...

Creamy Stilton Soup 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups crumbled Stilton ...

Crumpets These are British griddle cakes, most delicious when they are served piping hot. 1 package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 1/2 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon ...

Currant Cream Scones The famous British "cream tea" offers thick, clotted Devonshire cream to spread on the scones. They are wonderful with butter and jam. 1/3 cup butter, margarine or shortening 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons ...

Deviled Short Ribs These are served in Great Britain accompanied by hot, buttered vegetables. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into pieces 2 medium onions, sliced 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 ...