32 British-Style Recipes to Get Ready for the Royal Wedding

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32 British-Style Recipes to Get Ready for the Royal Wedding1/32 Apricot Scones 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 scones (1 cup cream) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the batter in this apricot scones recipe I baked for a themed shower. Spread with Devonshire cream, they delighted the bride-to-be and guests. —Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 scone with 1 tablespoon cream: 230 calories,

16g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 2/32 Mini Rosemary-Roast Beef Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled giardiniera relish. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich with about 2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture and 4 teaspoons giardiniera: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 466mg

sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein

sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 3/32 Fish & Chips with Dipping Sauce 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fish & Chips with Dipping Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I really like fish and chips, but not all the grease that typically comes along with it. I decided to give the classic dinner a makeover. Turns out the pickle dip is healthier than tartar sauce, and we like it a lot better—who knew? —Michelle Lucas, Cold Spring,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat

Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 402 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 4/32 Slow-Cooker Shepherd’s Pie 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shepherd’s pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living in the U.K., I had it almost once a week. This is my

go-to recipe when I’m longing for the sights and smells of my mother’s kitchen

go-to recipe when I’m longing for the sights and smells of my mother’s kitchen. Turns out people here love it just as much! —Mari Sitkiewicz, Downers Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 483 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. 5/32 6/32 7/32 Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I want to show family and friends some culinary love,

8/32 Best Bread Pudding 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best

I roast a tenderloin and serve it with a sweet-tart pomegranate and apple chutney. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1/4 cup chutney: 381 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. 8/32 Best Bread Pudding 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked

up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann

up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top and really makes it the best bread pudding ever. —Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 497 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 9/32 Grandmother’s Toad in a Hole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandmother’s Toad in a Hole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have

Slather it with butter and maple syrup

fond memories of my grandmother’s Yorkshire pudding wrapped around sausages, a puffy dish my kids called The Boat. Slather it with butter and maple syrup. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 336 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 10/32 Oven-Fried Fish & Chips 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Fried Fish & Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My baked fish is a shoo-in when you want fish and chips

without the frying mess

without the frying mess. Dare I say, they’re a little upgrade from the English pub classic. Get more of my recipe at cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com. —Reeni Pisano, Wappingers Falls, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 475 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 11/32 Cucumber Canapes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They’re delicate finger sandwiches with a creamy herb spread and festive red

and green garnishes

and green garnishes. —Nadine Whittaker, South Plymouth, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 canape: 120 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 12/32 Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Crumb-Crusted Beef Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Italian-style panko crumbs and the seasoning give this roast beef a special touch—it’s a nice, effortless weeknight meal so you can put your energy into relaxing. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 5

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

ounces cooked beef: 319 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 13/32 Blackout Peach Bread Pudding Test Kitchen Approved Blackout Peach Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I bake several times a week so my kids have homemade desserts. We lost power in a storm, so I used the grill to invent “blackout” pudding. —Augustina Zaccardi, Eastchester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 bread pudding

By using turnips in place of potatoes, I made a low-carb side

cup: 173 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 14/32 Mashed Peppery Turnips 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mashed Peppery Turnips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe in an attempt to use up a great turnip harvest from our garden, and to lighten up one of our favorite dishes. By using turnips in place of potatoes, I made a low-carb side. Now we rarely serve plain mashed potatoes! —Courtney Stultz, Weir,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 140 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 15/32 Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops Test Kitchen Approved Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my absolute favorite meals to eat anytime is lamb chops! My girls, Hanna and Amani, love watching me make my delicious chops, but they love eating them even more. —Nareman Dietz, Beverly Hills, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 2 lamb

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

chops: 290 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 16/32 Crispy Fish & Chips 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Fish & Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A British pub classic turns crown jewel when you add horseradish, panko and Worcestershire. You can also try it with a white fish like cod or haddock. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 3/4 cup fries:

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch

416 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 17/32 Easy Cornish Pasties 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 pasties Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are a bit different from traditional pasties, but the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. My husband really enjoys these, so I like to double the recipe and freeze the extras to have on hand for a quick meal. —Judy Marsden, Ontario, California Nutrition Facts: 1 pasty:

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