English food is typically characterised by natural, high quality ingredients and an uncomplicated approach to preparation. Traditional English food has its origins in the history of the country; commonly including ingredients from ex British Empire territories including North American and India. English food commonly entails simple recipes containing ingredients such as bread, cheese, fish, vegetables, meats and game.

Classic and traditional English meals include the full English breakfast, fish and chips, numerous pies and pasties and the Sunday roast; usually containing chicken, beef or pork with a mixture of vegetables. Casseroles, stews and broths are also considered traditional English foods, with recipes for boiled vegetable broths dating back as far as Richard II.

Afternoon tea is also a classic staple of traditional English food; usually consisting of English tea (the national drink) and jam scones (a classic savoury English food).

In more modern times, English food has commonly been associated with the adoption of culinary styles and recipes from all over the World, with Indian style curries, Chinese and Thai stir-fries, French cuisine and Italian cuisine all seeing an immense growth in popularity over the last two decades. Indian and Italian foods are particularly common in England, with curry practically being adopted as a national dish.

American fast-food culture has also seen a boom in popularity in England, with chains such as McDonalds and Burger King claiming a franchise in nearly every major city in the country.

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