British Food
My mom makes these easy mince pies every Christmas. The British holiday dessert never fails to impress.
A mince pie is made with mincemeat — comprised of dried fruits and spices soaked in brandy — encased in shortcrust pastry.
I ate at Britain's 'best' fish-and-chip shop in a small seaside town in northern England. It's good – but wasn't really worth the trek.
Whitehead's doesn't serve its fish and chips wrapped up in newspaper, but you can still grab one of those impractically small wooden forks.
Stanley Tucci says Americans are way too critical about British cuisine: 'Are you kidding me? Have you tasted your food?'
On BBC Radio 4's "Desert Island Discs" podcast, Stanley Tucci, who lives in London, also said the city's produce is far better than New York City's.
I visited the pub where Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had their first public date. They might be over, but this Swiftie fell head over heels with the low-key London spot.
Nestled in a leafy north London neighborhood is The Spaniards Inn, where Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were spotted on their first public date in 2019.
I tried making British sausage rolls using American ingredients and thought they were an easy holiday appetizer
An Insider reporter who grew up in the United Kingdom made British sausage rolls for a holiday party, and they were surprisingly easy.
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I moved from my home in the UK to the US for 4 months. Here are 4 British food and drinks I missed — and 2 American dishes I loved.
When Insider's Mikhaila Friel lived in Pennsylvania, she missed a variety of British food — from Cadbury's to haggis, a staple in her native Scotland.
How clotted cream is made in England
The queen of afternoon tea served with scones and strawberry jam, clotted cream is sometimes confused with butter for its thick, rich texture.
I'm a foodie who was born and raised in the UK. Here are 11 British dishes everyone should try in their lifetime.
I grew up in Cornwall and love to cook. From roasts and Yorkshire pudding to Cornish pasties and toad-in-the-hole, here are must-try British foods.
How English black ham is made using a 200-year-old recipe
Suffolk black ham gets its black crust from its curing process, using molasses, brown sugar, and a local black porter.
I moved from the UK to the US more than 10 years ago — here are 14 things I still miss
The food, the sayings, the sense of humor, and British TV are just some of the things an Insider reporter misses about the UK.
How traditional Red Leicester cheese is made in the UK
The cheese is deliberately given a vibrant orangey-red color with a natural coloring called annatto.
I grew up in Britain. Here are 11 American foods I didn't know existed before visiting the US.
Insider's reporter grew up in the UK, but has visited the US a few times on vacation and was surprised by some of the offerings available there.
Adele says she eats McDonald's once a week and her last meal on Earth would include a Big Mac
Adele said she eats a Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and fries from McDonald's every week, and that it would be her last meal if she was on death row.
Cumberland sausages are a favorite in the UK — here's how they're made
With a coarser, juicier texture than other sausages and a flavorful aroma from its signature spices, Cumberland sausages are a favorite in the UK.
How oysters are farmed in Scotland's lochs
Local landowner Johnny Noble and marine biologist Andy Lane started the Loch Fyne Oyster Farm in 1978. Since then, it's become a global business.
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15 fast-food items you can get in the UK but not in America
British fast food is not limited to fish and chips. From deep-fried Mars bars to vegan pastries, here are 15 fast food options you can get in the UK.
How traditional cheddar cheese is made in England
Although cheddar is produced in other parts of the world, the village of Cheddar, in Somerset, is where it was invented.
15 snacks you can only find in the UK
While the US has its fair share of delicious treats, it is missing some specific British snacks. From Wine Gums to Shrimps and Bananas, here are 16 snacks you can only get in the UK.
Meghan Markle might have a classic American guilty pleasure at her royal wedding to Prince Harry
The royal couple reportedly wants to incorporate American influences into their wedding, which could include classic comfort foods like hot dogs and doughnuts.
The 12 most-ordered dishes on Deliveroo around the world
We teamed up with online food delivery company Deliveroo to find out the most-ordered dishes in 12 cities around the world.