explore UNITED KINGDOM
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Morocco
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South Korea
Mar
Jamaica
Apr
Spain
May
Ethiopia
Jun
Italy
Jul
India
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Kenya
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Australia
Dec
Greece
Gluten free
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India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
UK
Oct
Lebanon
Nov
Australia
Dec
Greece
Vegetarian
Feb
Ethiopia
Mar
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
May
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Australia
Dec
Kenya
2027 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2027:
No Restrictions
Jan
Brazil
Feb
China
Mar
Lebanon
Apr
Ireland
May
France
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
UK
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Italy
Feb
Ethiopia
Mar
Sweden
Apr
India
May
France
Jun
Spain
Jul
Ukraine
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Ireland
Oct
Kenya
Nov
Brazil
Dec
UK
Vegetarian
Jan
Morocco
Feb
UK
Mar
Lebanon
Apr
Greece
May
Brazil
May
Italy
Jul
Ethiopia
Aug
Sweden
Sep
South Korea
Oct
France
Nov
Israel
Dec
India
What’s Inside United Kingdom Family Box?
3 Authentic UK Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - UK
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 UK Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore UK's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic UK Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes - UK
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 UK Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore UK's food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
The recipes reflect well-known dishes from the United Kingdom and comforting, classic flavor profiles, from hearty pub favorites to timeless traditional fare, while the cultural booklet introduces you to traditions, regional influences, and everyday life across the UK. These 3 popular United Kingdom recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is one of British national dishes! According to folklore, a British gentleman in the 1960s decided his Chicken Tikka was too dry. The chef added a can of tomato soup, spices, and some yogurt – creating the famous sweet and tangy flavor.
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie, the epitone of comfort food, can be found at every Irish pubs. Meat pies started in England because people would use leftover Sunday roasts and topped it with mashed potatoes to make another dish.
Irish Lamb Stew
The Irish cure to a cold winter night - a rich stew full of tender lamb, potatoes, turnips and carrots. This is also a national dish of Ireland. This dish requires oven slow cooking, which yields lamb that is so tender, it falls apart.
Chicken tikka masala is one of British national dishes! According to folklore, a British gentleman in the 1960s decided his Chicken Tikka was too dry. The chef added a can of tomato soup, spices, and some yogurt – creating the famous sweet and tangy flavor.
Shepherd’s Pie, the epitone of comfort food, can be found at every Irish pubs. Meat pies started in England because people would use leftover Sunday roasts and topped it with mashed potatoes to make another dish.
The Irish cure to a cold winter night - a rich stew full of tender lamb, potatoes, turnips and carrots. This is also a national dish of Ireland. This dish requires oven slow cooking, which yields lamb that is so tender, it falls apart.
UNITED KINGDOM - Drink Pairing Brochure
From the cozy pubs of England to the whisky distilleries of Scotland and the rolling vineyards of Wales, the UK's drink culture celebrates both time-honored traditions and modern innovation. Our UK drink brochure Our UK drink brochure features British-inspired cocktails, classic mocktails, and wine and beer pairings that celebrate the comfort of pub fare, teatime flavors, and a rich culinary history. All drink pairing recipes are curated with guidance from award-winning mixologist Anthony Caporale and the wine experts at IPO Wines. Note on wine: We highlight grape varieties and regionsnot specific winemakers. ALL COCKTAILS CAN BE MADE ZERO-PROOF WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC BASES.
$5.00
UNITED KINGDOM - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra UNITED KINGDOM flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
UNITED KINGDOM - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
UNITED KINGDOM Tool - Spatula
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
Choose Your Experience
Family Box
Our Family Box makes for a memorable family cooking experience or as a great add on to your homeschool or in class educational experience. Our recipes serve 4 and include spices and sauces and a shopping list for the fresh ingredients.
Adult Box
With 3 recipes that serve 4 in each box, our Adult Box is perfect for three intimate date nights or a dinner party for 12. We provide the harder-to-find sauces and spice mixes and you just add the fresh ingredients.
Discover United Kingdom
THE UNITED KINGDOM, located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, is known for its rich history, royal traditions, and global cultural influence. Comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the UK offers everything from the rolling hills of the countryside to the vibrant streets of London and Edinburgh. Renowned for its literature, music, and theatre, it is the birthplace of Shakespeare, The Beatles, and countless global icons. With timeless landmarks like Big Ben and Stonehenge, the United Kingdom blends heritage and modernity with enduring charm. The UK cuisine is known for its hearty, comforting flavors, featuring classic dishes made with simple, quality ingredients and time-honored traditions. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked UK food before.
FAQs
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages - designed for ages 5 and up with adult guidance. Family Edition kits are ideal for kids and parents cooking together, while Adult Edition boxes include drink pairings for date nights and group gatherings.
• Families looking for fun quality time together • Parents who want to cook with their kids • Homeschool families and cultural learning activities • Gift-givers looking for meaningful, educational experiences • Curious young explorers who love discovering the world
• Couples planning at-home date nights • Hosts looking for a unique dinner party idea • Foodies who enjoy global flavors • Gift-givers seeking an experience-based present • Adults with dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options.
Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.
You can choose individual country boxes or build your own bundle by selecting the specific countries you’d like to explore - all shipped together in one shipment. For our monthly subscription, you’ll receive a new featured country box each month. Country selection is not available with the subscription.
Some of our country boxes are suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets because the spice blends and sauce mixes included in those boxes are gluten-free and vegetarian. These boxes are specially identified as Gluten-Free or Vegetarian-Optional. Vegetarian-Optional means that while some recipes may traditionally include meat, we provide clear vegetarian and vegan cooking instructions along with easy ingredient swap suggestions.
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