Toad in the hole, corned beef hash, and bubble and squeak are among the classic British kitchen staples which have stood the test of time. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 30 nostalgic dishes people prepared in homes across the UK, including liver and onions, bread and butter pudding, and Welsh rarebit.

The majority of cooks confirm the retro recipes they serve to loved ones have been passed down to them - either by their parents or grandparents - signifying the key role they still play in family mealtimes. In a bid to put traditional dishes to the test, children's TV legend Angellica Bell teamed up with Red Tractor to host an intergenerational cook-off, featuring a selection of family recipes handed down through the generations.

Three families joined the Celebrity MasterChef winner and former CBBC presenter to recreate their favourite nostalgic dishes and explore why they are so important to them.

Recipes included meatballs and spaghetti prepared by Nessie with her two daughters, Coco and Zaza, and son, Kaspar.

A hearty rhubarb crumble was created by Colette and her daughters, Amy and Chloe, and a delicious Chinese-style chicken noodle recipe was prepared by Tony and his son, Benjamin.

The cook-along was planned by the food assurance scheme in honour of its 25-year anniversary, celebrating the hard work of British farmers and growers in meeting the high standards that ensure the safety and traceability of food produced in the UK.

Angellica said: "I have great memories of cooking with my grandmother when I was a little girl and that's why I believe spending quality time with loved ones in the kitchen is precious."

Speaking about the event, she said:"It was fantastic to meet some amazing families and discuss the nostalgic dishes that have been handed down through generations in their households, hearing how important it is to them to keep those traditions alive.

"Creating recipes with ingredients that I know are safe, traceable, and British, was the perfect way to remind people about the importance of keeping this front of mind when shopping in supermarkets."

Richard Cattell, spokesperson for Red Tractor, which has also created aninteractive AI recipe generator toolto encourage budding chefs to create nostalgic recipes for their families said: "To mark this milestone anniversary we wanted to explore how nostalgia and cooking can really bring families together.

"It was fascinating to find out which traditional British dishes have stood the test of time, as well as seeing the unique and personal touches families bring to those recipes in the modern day.

"Angellica was the perfect host for the event - as well as it being 25 years since she first started as a children's TV presenter, she is also passionate about cooking and encouraging children to get involved too.

"We hope to inspire others to get together with loved ones and prepare their own nostalgic dishes."

The study found more than two thirds (68%) of adults have used specific methods to try and keep traditional recipes alive. For example, cooking their favourites at big family gatherings, writing recipes down in notebooks or cookbooks, or teaching their own children how to make nostalgic dishes.

Overall, 87% agreed it's important to keep traditional British recipes alive. And it seems they are living up to this promise - with 35% cooking classic dishes at least a few times every week.

A contributing factor to this may be the importance placed on buying British produce and supporting British farmers - 75% confirmed they take this into account each time they shop for their family.

Richard Cattell added: "Nostalgic dishes may not be considered as trendy as they once were, but it doesn't mean we should let important aspects of our heritage fade from the kitchen completely.

"It's heartwarming and reassuring to see that so many families agree - and are keeping our nation's favourite classic dishes alive by sharing recipes through the generations and creating lasting memories together in the kitchen.

"With a dash of nostalgia and a big dollop of comfort - we can keep homegrown produce and dishes at the heart of our family homes, ensuring the safety and traceability of ingredients while supporting British farmers."