September 13: Find the Magic in Welsh Recipes on Roald Dahl Day!
To date, the Roald Dahl collection of children's fiction has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. With sales figures like those, it's hardly surprising that the British author has had a day designated in his memory. Despite his Norwegian ancestry, Roald Dahl himself was born in Llandaff, Wales, so Dishfolio think some Welsh cuisine is in demand on the day of his celebration.
Dahl was born way back in 1916, but Welsh rarebit, a dish synonymous with Wales, far predates him, with literary sources tracing its usage back as far as 1725.
While many historical sources identify the Welsh with a love of cheese, it's not known whether Welsh rarebit began its life as a dish in Wales. In any cases, it uses a number of quintessentially British ingredients, including cheddar cheese, Welsh butter, Worcestershire sauce and English mustard.
British food suppliers will have all you need to make Welsh rarebit, but even across the pond you should face little difficulty in sourcing the ingredients to make this most basic of quick and easy dinner ideas come to life in no time!
Rarebit Soldiers
This children's recipe for rarebit soldiers makes a perfect sidekick for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
by SaraGBC
Cheddar Beer Broccoli au Gratin
A cheddar beer sauce is paired with roasted broccoli to create a decadent, delicious dish that's hearty enough to be a main.
by tikkido
Welsh goats cheese and apple croustade
This lovely goats cheese starter by Mary Ann Gilchrist is a simple recipe for anyone to make. Creamy goats cheese is paired with tart apples in this croustade recipe
by TolaniGBC
Peach melba Eton mess
Peach melba Eton mess - a delicious version of the traditional British dessert.
by amuseyourbouche
Benes y Fryed
A Medieval recipe from fried beans. From The Forme of Cury, circa 1390.
by kitchenhistoric
Packed Pumpkin Oatmeal
Your morning bowl of oats made so much better, and so autumnal! Packed with pumpkin, spices and topped with goodies like chocolate and walnuts
by TheGuiltlessLife
Vegan Shepard's Pie
Made with cauliflower, this is a lower carb vegan version of a comfort classic Shepard's Pie.
by foodloveandpoms
Strawberry Mille Feuille
This easy strawberry mille feuille recipe is a magnificent dessert. Stephen Crane's lovely dish is served with an English strawberry sorbet
by TolaniGBC
Mince pies & Cointreau drizzle
Traditional British Christmas delicacies with a Cointreau drizzle adding a decadent twist. (Despite the name, there's no meat!)
by sharkyovengloves
Lamb and Leek Hotpot
In the winter you can warm your cold bum with this luscious Lamb & Leek Hotpot. British cooking at its best.
by Greedy Gourmet
Summer Pudding
English classic. White bread soaks up the season’s best berries. Delectably decadent dessert. Luscious homage to summertime goodness.
by experiencefood
The Everything English Muffin
The Everything English Muffin: tastes exactly like an everything bagel, with just 1/3 of the calories!!
by foxeslovelemons
Blueberry Banana Scones
Blueberry Banana Scones…a delicious accompaniment to your morning coffee
by southernboydishes
Creme Anglaise - Custard Sauce
Creme Anglaise - Custard Sauce - the traditional accompaniment to English desserts/puddings, it turns even plain fresh fruit into an elegant dessert
by delightfulrepast
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Scones
Easy Raspberry Chocolate Chip Scones ... start to finish in 30 minutes
by travelynneats
Pumpkin Cranberry Scones
Celebrate autumn with these pumpkin cranberry scones. Photographed step-by-step. Over 80 color images!
by candidappetite
The Skinny Shepherd
A healthy gluten and dairy free alternative to shepherds pie
by Tiffany's Trim Treats
Peach Scones
No dry scones allowed here! These are moist and bursting with fresh, juicy peaches.
by Anita at Hungry Couple
Smoked Pot Roaste Shepherds Pie
A spin on traditional shepherds pie using smoked pot roast
by Feedyoursoul
Haggis Nachos, Guacamole & Salsa
Haggis Nachos, Guacamole & Salsa served with tortilla chips and hot jalapeno chili peppers – just the trick for movie night
by myinspiration
Muggles’ Fish and Chips
Muggles’ Fish and Chips......so delicious that even He Who Must Not Be Named would stop in his tracks.
by The Culinary Chronicles
Pork Wellington
"Colin McGurran uses pork rather than beef for this enticing Wellington recipe on greatbritishchefs.com
by SaraGBC
Roast Beef with Mushrooms and Brandy
Marcus Wareing's roast beef recipe is the perfect way to prepare beef sirloin for Sunday dinner. The brandy and mushrooms sauce adds flavour to the sirloin
by TolaniGBC