Not every function has to be a programmatic masterpiece
Not every meal has to be a culinary experience
Meat, potatoes and two veg might be mocked as unadventurous and bland but it's a decent balance and gets the job done.
Not every meal has to be a culinary experience
Meat, potatoes and two veg might be mocked as unadventurous and bland but it's a decent balance and gets the job done.
I think you have neatly summarized the usual criticisms of British food.
Much of it is easily improved, but many British people (including my parents) don't bother with even the smallest improvements to the most basic recipe. Just garnishing with some fresh herbs would be a good start, or adding some herbs or spices during cooking. Then we can talk about sauces.