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Wartime Cooking
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How to make delicious Welsh Cakes with rations.
Wartime Welsh Cakes
The key difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie lies in the meat: traditionally, cottage pie is made with beef, while shepherd’s pie uses lamb. However, over time, the term "shepherd’s pie" has come to describe both variations in everyday l...
Wartime Cottage Pie
These scones are a delightful savory treat, combining the aromatic flavor of wild garlic with the richness of cheese. Perfect served warm with butter or alongside a hearty stew, they’re simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Wartime Cheese & Garlic Scones
During the 1940s, flour available to the public was 85% wholewheat, made from homegrown wheat in the UK. It had a greyish appearance, which wasn’t very popular at the time, but it was all that was available. Every recipe that required flour—including...
Wartime Scotch Shortbread
This hearty and flavorful curry is easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a simple, satisfying meal, it can be adapted to suit vegan preferences or modern twists with coconut milk.
Wartime Potato & Lentil Curry
This simple, hearty cabbage soup is a wonderful way to make the most of humble ingredients. It's nutritious, comforting, and easy to prepare, perfect for a warming meal.
Wartime Cabbage Soup
Wartime berry shortbread is sweet, tasty and filling and the tart berries lift it and make it totally delicious… You can use blackberries, raspberries or blueberries, or a combination. You can also experiment with using a little less sugar and fat as...
Wartime Berry Shortbread
These delicious pasties are a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect served hot with a salad or gravy, they’re also fantastic cold the next day for a lunchbox treat...
Wartime Cold Meat Pasties
This simple yet satisfying chocolate cake is a taste of wartime ingenuity, made with minimal ingredients to create a rich and moist dessert. It’s perfect for a treat during rationing—or anytime you want to embrace the spirit of resourceful baking.
Chocolate Layer Cake
This hearty and flavorful soup is perfect for making the most of seasonal parsnips. With its simple ingredients and comforting taste, it’s a deliciously warming dish for any occasion.
Wartime Parsnip Cream Soup
This classic 1940s dessert is a perfect example of turning simple, leftover ingredients into something comforting and delicious. Made with stale bread, apples, spices, and a touch of golden syrup, it’s a waste-free treat that’s both satisfying and no...
Wartime Brown Betty
This festive Christmas cake is rich, moist, and full of flavor, making it a wonderful addition to your holiday table. Bu also perfect as a traditional wedding cake. The grated carrot adds natural sweetness and moisture, while the spices and dried fruit give it a traditional seasonal charm. This cake (with or without icing) is perfect for enjoying during the a festive period with friends and family!
Wartime Christmas Cake