One of the more puzzling etymological mysteries in the culinary world is a dual one: how a dish that contains no rabbit meat whatsoever came to be called "Welsh rabbit," and how that name mutated into ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. If you haven’t tried Welsh rarebit, once known as “Welsh rabbit,” it might ...

Dear SOS: On a recent visit to the Philadelphia area, I encountered the absolute best Welsh rarebit at a local British pub. The Whip Tavern serves a rarebit that combines good English cheddar and ...

Whether or not rarebit aficionados agree with the method, we think it’s a nice touch, and we’re willing to call the John Dory’s version the best Welsh rarebit in the city, although, admittedly, we can ...

A pipe burst at my neighbor’s house. A friend is coming to town at the last minute. A colleague has arrived home after a week on the road. There are dozens of reasons to make a big pot of soup to ...

One of the most flavorful and exceptional warm sandwiches rarely talked about stateside is a Welsh Rarebit. A traditional British cheddar and mustard opened-faced sandwich, Welsh Rarebits are ...

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour.2. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire ...

High on a clifftop, in a far-flung corner of west Wales, a small window looks out over a vast, wild landscape. Barley fields stretch towards the coast, where jagged cliffs drop into the shimmering sea ...