Over my 55-year career, Ive seen British cuisine transform. What we have now is an amalgam of our own rich repertoire of dishes, and the food and flavours of so many different cultures from the people who have made Britain their home from meat and two veg to Pad Thai noodles. We have today what I believe is one of the most exciting cuisines in the world Rick Stein

Includes all of the recipes from Rick's new BBC series

Accompanying the major new BBC2 series, Rick Steins Food Stories is an exciting collection of new classics that celebrate modern Britain. Ricks recipes reflect his mouth-watering and heartfelt exploration of todays British cuisine and how different cultures have influenced the nations evolving palate.

Rick highlights traditional favourites such as Bangers and champ with red wine gravy, Crumpets with potted shrimp, and Tattie scones with smoked salmon and puts his twist on new food and flavours that have come to our shores, including Kubo pork belly adobo, Arroz roja and Paneer jalfrezi.

With stunning food and location photography, Rick Steins Food Stories also shines a spotlight on talented food heroes from all over the country, from food growers and producers to immigrant home cooks and rebellious young chefs. Let Rick take you on a delicious journey through our joyous and ever-changing food scene.