The start of autumn is the perfect time to turn to retro comfort food
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TL;DR
- The author finds comfort in retro dishes like fish fingers, pies, and sausages as the weather turns colder.
- Nostalgic meals such as chicken kiev, oven chips, and peas evoke childhood memories.
- The article mentions various recipes for fish fingers, fish pie, corned beef hash, mince and tatties, sausage and beans, and spaghetti with fried eggs.
- Chinese and Italian inspired dishes like fried rice, pad krapow moo, and eggs in tomato sauce are also featured.
- Desserts range from rhubarb crumble and bananas with custard to baked versions and butterscotch Angel Delight.
- Scottish delicacies like ice shortbread sandwiches (empire biscuits) are highlighted.
- The author discusses personal experiences with plums, including recipes for plum knickerbockers and pork and plum meatballs.
- A concern is raised about the use of AI in food advertising and high-end restaurants for generating creative ideas.
- The Fanny and Johnnie Cradock Cookery Programme from the 1970s is mentioned, along with a note about their book 'Coping With Christmas'.