Janette Fuschi
British Fanatic
I'm originally from England, currently living in Southern California. I’m the author, recipe developer, photographer and resident redhead behind Culinary Ginger. I grew up in a household with 4 siblings where my mother cooked a from scratch meal for us every night. I took an interest at an early age in cooking and learned a lot by helping and watching my mother in the kitchen. Today that tradition is carried on my household in that I also like to cook every night. I will be bringing you the best of British recipes from across the pond made with real ingredients that are from scratch.
Janette's Recent Posts
Brown Windsor Soup
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Brown Windsor Soup comes from Windsor Castle, and has all the flavors of beef stew. We think you’ll love this British classic!
Rock Cakes Recipe
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Rock Cakes are a sweet and simple snack. Everyone who tries them loves them, and you will too!
Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Corned beef and cabbage is everyone’s favorite meal from across the Atlantic. Beef brisket is brined in spices and many flavorings then cooked with carrots, onions and cabbage.
Bread & Butter Pudding
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Bread and butter pudding is one of the most popular and simple, old-fashioned British desserts. Layered of bread slices are bathed in a vanilla custard, sprinkled with raisins, dusted with delicious nutmeg and baked until golden brown.
Mince and Dumplings
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Mince and dumplings is the perfect winter dish to warm you up, from the inside out. Minced beef is cooked with vegetables and beef stock, and topped with soft, pillowy dumplings for a complete meal in one pot. This is real British comfort food.
Cawl Mamgu
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Cawl Mamgu is Welsh leek and lamb soup. It’ll warm you up on these chilly nights, and make your tummy happy!
Saxe-Coburg Soup Recipe
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Saxe-Coburg soup is a thick and creamy soup that is ideal for winter. Filled with hearty vegetables and ham, it’s easy to make and have on hand for cold nights.
Mince Pies
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Mince pies are one of the best British, Christmas traditions. They are individual mini pies with sweet filling of fruit and spices known as mincemeat, encased in a buttery pastry.
Spotted Dick
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Spotted dick is a lovely, spongy lemony pudding ‘spotted’ with currants. Steamed on the stovetop in a water bath, this is classic British dessert is served with warm English custard. A warming and comforting dessert for those cold winter nights.
British Fish Pie
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Fish pie is one of the great British pies. It may be beige, but it’s not lacking in flavor. This comforting pie made with flaky fish, shrimp and peas in a bath of a warm creamy parsley sauce, topped with mashed potato.
Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Mulligatawny soup is a curry-based Indian influenced, thick and vibrantly flavored soup. With chicken, vegetables, basmati rice and Indian spices, this soup is a delicious blend of East meets West.
Banoffee Pie
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Banoffee Pie is the no-bake dessert you’ll love all year round. It’s a British classic, and for good reason!
Cambridge Burnt Cream
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Cambridge burnt cream is the British answer to crème brûlée! These rich, creamy desserts are perfect for cozing up in chilly weather.
Cumberland Pie
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Cumberland Pie is a wonderfully comforting dish. Similar to shepherd’s pie, it’s a dish you’ll be craving when the weather cools.
Potted Shrimps
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Potted shrimps is a lovely seafood appetizer. Who can resist delectable, buttery shrimp on toasted bread?
Pan Haggerty
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Pan Haggerty is a comforting British side dish everyone will love. Who can resist potatoes with melty cheese?
Cranachan
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Cranachan is a Scottish layered dessert made with whipped cream, raspberries, oats and Scottish whiskey. It’s a lovely way to end the day.
Traditional British Shandy
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
A traditional British Shandy is a refreshing mix of lager beer and carbonated lemonade. It is the perfect refreshing summer beer drink that goes down very easy.
English Summer Pudding Recipe
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
English summer pudding is one of the easiest summer desserts you can make. With an impressive presentation, only you will know how easy it is to make.
Lemon Posset
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Lemon posset is an easy and a wonderfully light custard-like dessert. The addition of fresh lemon makes this a perfect chilled dessert to serve all summer.
Cauliflower Cheese
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Cauliflower cheese is a comforting side dish of cooked cauliflower in a white Parmesan cheese sauce that gets an added zing from English mustard powder. It is then transferred to the broiler until bubbly and brown.
Coronation Chicken
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Coronation chicken is fit for a queen. No really – it was created just for Queen Elizabeth!
Fairy Cakes
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Fairy cakes (also known as butterfly cakes) are light, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with the top cut off. They’re filled with strawberry jam, topped with buttercream frosting, and the top is replaced in the shape of wings.
Toad in the Hole
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Toad in the hole is an easy and comforting dish. British bangers are roasted in a Yorkshire pudding batter to brown, crispy perfection.