The influence of the style of European cuisine on British cuisine

Italian cuisine has influenced British cooking by the introduction of different ingredients and equipment. Italian cooking has brought meals such as pizza and different pasta dishes to this country all of which contain ingredients which have been brought over from Italy and now are part of everyday cooking, such as pasta (penne and gnocchi), rice (risotto and riso), pesto, asparagus, anchovies, basil, oregano, saffron all of these ingredients are now widely available in most supermarkets. Most of the dishes have a large amount of olive oil used in them.  

France cuisine has influenced British cooking by introducing different ingredient and equipment. Such as spices when the Frankish Normans invaded, they brought with them the spices of the east: cinnamon, saffron, mace, nutmeg, pepper, ginger also sugar came to England at that time, they also introduced a lot of different meals such as beef bourguignon, quiches and omelettes. All major super markets now will have their own versions of these classic dishes. The French have also brought over different pieces of equipment such as garlic crushers and sieves they have also introduced the bain-marie which is now a common piece of kitchen equipment in large kitchens.     

Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine, sharing characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, aubergine, courgette, and yoghurt. Greek desserts are characterized by the dominant use of nuts and honey. Some dishes use filo pastry which has now become a popular ingredient in British cooking.