TeaTimeRecipes

What is a Scotch egg exactly? This recipe consists of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat and then coated in breadcrumbs. They are prepared and then deep-fried. Serve them chilled or at room temperature. Scotch eggs are often featured at teatime and they are also enjoyed at picnics in the UK. Although you can […]

A club sandwich, or clubhouse sandwich, is a toasted bread sandwich with turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise. Sometimes this sandwich features chicken instead of turkey, or roast beef instead. There might be ham instead of bacon, or cheese slices. Honey pickle is a popular condiment in some styles of club sandwich, and there might […]

New potatoes can be stuffed to make a delicious appetiser or afternoon tea component. This type of potato has a crisp, waxy texture and a thin skin which is eaten along with the rest of the potato. A new potato is a young potato. They can hold their shape once cooked and cut open. A […]

An English afternoon tea is based around a pot of tea, hence the name, but you can also expect the sandwiches, small savoury and sweet snacks and cakes. So what type of sandwiches should you make for teatime? Take a look at this video and you will learn everything you need to know about how […]

Earl Grey tea contains bergamot orange oil as a flavouring which gives it the distinctive flavour tea connoisseurs love. This type of tea has been known since the early 1800s, or maybe even before, in England. This tea is believed to be named after the second Earl Grey who was the Prime Minister of Great […]

There is more to enjoying teatime than simply sipping tea, nibbling on dainty sandwiches and making small talk. Whether you are holding an afternoon tea gathering or attending one elsewhere, it is very important to familiarise yourself with the correct teatime etiquette. In this video, etiquette expert William Hanson teaches celebrity chef Gino d’Acampo and […]

Jam tarts are very popular at teatime and making your own ensures you will be a very popular hostess. Store-bought tarts are never as nice as the homemade kind. Watch Catherine Leydon making these tasty little pastries. She has plenty of tips and good advice in this cooking video. The pastry is simple to prepare […]