Spotted Dick and Other Authentic Dishes with Curious Names

Over the years, recipes evolve for one reason or another, and sometimes these reasons give their names to a particular dish, such as 'Half-pay Pudding' - created by a thrifty cook during hard times.

On the other hand, some old-fashioned favourites, like 'Zeppelins in a Cloud' derive their titles from the way they look.

The origins of many names are now lost to us, but the names themselves persist in vintage recipe collections handed down to us from past generations.

These authentic recipes are...