Janette Fuschi

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

Brown Windsor Soup

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Stews
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

Rock Cakes Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Raisins
Rock Cakes are a sweet and simple snack. Everyone who tries them loves them, and you will too!
Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Irish
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

Bread & Butter Pudding

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Bread
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

Mince and Dumplings

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Comfort Food
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

Cawl Mamgu

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Lunches
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

Saxe-Coburg Soup Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Ham
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

Mince Pies

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Christmas
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

Spotted Dick

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Steamed
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

British Fish Pie

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Casseroles
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

Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Indian
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

Banoffee Pie

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Pies
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

Cambridge Burnt Cream

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Eggs
Cambridge burnt cream is the British answer to crème brûlée! These rich, creamy desserts are perfect for cozing up in chilly weather.
Cumberland Pie

Cumberland Pie

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Beef
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

Potted Shrimps

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Shrimp
Potted shrimps is a lovely seafood appetizer. Who can resist delectable, buttery shrimp on toasted bread?
Pan Haggerty

Pan Haggerty

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Potatoes
Pan Haggerty is a comforting British side dish everyone will love. Who can resist potatoes with melty cheese?
Cranachan

Cranachan

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Oats
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

Traditional British Shandy

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Cocktails
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

English Summer Pudding Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Fruit
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

Lemon Posset

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Pudding
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

Cauliflower Cheese

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Side Dishes
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

Coronation Chicken

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Chicken
Coronation chicken is fit for a queen. No really – it was created just for Queen Elizabeth!
Fairy Cakes

Fairy Cakes

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
Desserts
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

Toad in the Hole

Janette Fuschi
Janette Fuschi
Culinary Ginger
British
Toad in the hole is an easy and comforting dish. British bangers are roasted in a Yorkshire pudding batter to brown, crispy perfection.