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It’s cold. You’re hungry. And everyone knows there’s nothing like drinking good beer and devouring a hearty plate of food in a warm, boisterous pub to satisfy both of those needs. But, a pub isn’t the only place that you can get top-notch comfort food. Whether you’re craving fish and chips or a meaty shepherd’s pie, these 10 recipes are all you need to turn your digs into the best pub this side of the pond—just add beer.
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Spiced Leg of Lamb on the Grill
The title of this recipe conjures up a lengthy process in your kitchen and on your deck, but it's one of the fastest recipes around. The marinade takes about 10 minutes to make and cooking each side for just 5 minutes leaves you with perfect medium-rare slices. If you're not able to grill it, feel free to broil away. Get the recipe on Food52.
Pub Gougeres with Anchovy and Cayenne
This is a ridiculously inexpensive and impressive snack. The cheese puffs have a subtle spicy note thanks to cayenne pepper and a certain unmistakable savoriness from the anchovies that no one will be able to pin on the little fish. Make a double batch. Get the recipe on Food52.
Scotch Eggs
These crunchy sausage-and-egg combos make the perfect bite-sized treats for an afternoon of football watching. It may take a minute to perfect the sausage-wrapping technique, but the results are worth the effort. Get the recipe on Food52.
Ann Serrane's Rib Roast of Beef
This brilliant recipe (with only four ingredients) results in a tender, juicy roast with a crunchy brown exterior. A flavorful gravy made with the pan scrapings completes the dish. Get the recipe on Food52.
Roasted Slap Fries with Srirachannaise
Roughly sliced potatoes are generously coated in spices before baking into crisp, hard-to-resist fries. And the sauce couldn't be simpler—or more addictive. Get the recipe on Food52.
Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes
Ground lamb (or beef) gets sauteed with aromatics and vegetables, and then topped by a silky mash of roasted sweet potatoes. Get the recipe on Food52.
Grilled Lakehouse Burger
This burger has few frills other than high-quality, traditional burger toppings (Bibb lettuce, gooey cheese). But, with a splash of tamari in the meat mixture to up the umami and a toasted, buttered bun to top it all off, it becomes something special. Get the recipe on Food52.
IPA Battered Fish and Chips
There's nothing like thickly battered fish accompanying freshly made, twice-fried french fries to transport us to the other side of the pond. Get the recipe on Food52.
Collards and Cheese Pasties
The dough for this recipe rolls out easily and produces a flaky yet sturdy crust, while the combination of cheese and nutmeg that is layered inside the dough provides the perfect balance to the spicy chorizo and zingy collards. Try to hold off scarfing one down immediately after they emerge from the oven—they're going to be piping hot! And rest assured, they reheat beautifully. Get the recipe on Food52.
Welsh Rarebit with Spinach
With a wise addition of spinach, this cheesy, mustardy open-faced sandwich makes a satisfying afternoon snack, or even a plated breakfast with the addition of bangers and eggs. Get the recipe on Food52.