Homemade and special recipes here! An English classic that is sure to appeal to you, the Toad-in-the-hole, and some special ways to make it. Let's cook together! Even though its name is strange, as well as the names of other English dishes, we don't have to be afraid to bite a toad during the family lunch. Put simply, the Toad-in-the-hole is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, spiced with rosemary and served with onion gravy and vegetables, especially with peas.