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DINNER LADIES DON'T MESS ABOUT - Welcome to a delicious trip down memory lane, where the scent of gravy wafted through tiled corridors and the clatter of trays signaled the start of lunchtime joy. This book is a celebration of British school dinners from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s—a time when food was simple, hearty, and always cooked from scratch using basic, honest ingredients.
Inside, you’ll find authentic recipes scaled down for the modern home cook, so you can recreate the comforting classics that once filled our plates and warmed our bellies. Expect dishes that are unapologetically stodgy, deeply satisfying, and brimming with nostalgia.
We now smile at the memory of mashed potatoes served with an ice cream scoop, or the sight of giant glass jars of custard—skin and all—waiting to be ladled over a belly-filling pudding. These recipes aim to capture that spirit, with all its quirks and comforts.
So grab your apron, channel your inner dinner lady, and get ready to serve up a slice of the past. Whether you're reliving your own school days or discovering these dishes for the first time, this book is your guide to the flavours that defined a generation.