This recipe appears in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook. Orange cakes were one of the staples of the period and appear in many cookbooks. This version is originally from Margaret Black's Superior Cookery (1887) uses oranges and lemons and packs a very citrusy punch. … [Read more...] about Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
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Downton’s Dundee Cake
Dundee cake is a Scottish light fruitcake. The story goes that it was originally made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century, but since she didn't like cherries they were omitted and the top was decorated with concentric circles of almonds. This version comes from the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Dundee Cake
Maids of Honour Tarts
It is generally believed that Henry VIII was the first to use the name of this famous tart after he saw Ann Boleyn and other “maids of honour” eating these tarts. He locked away the recipe in the Richmond Palace and declared that it was for royal consumption only. By the 18th … [Read more...] about Maids of Honour Tarts
The Royal’s Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
One of the favourite holiday treats at Buckingham Palace is Christmas Gingerbread biscuits. They are soft as gingerbread cookies should be, and are made without molasses. … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
Christmas Chocolate Salami – Low Carb
In Italian homes, Salami di Cioccolato or Chocolate salami is a traditional treat enjoyed throughout the year, but especially at Christmas. It is also a traditional treat in Portugal. Traditionally made with cookies and alcohol, you can enjoy a keto version by substituting pork … [Read more...] about Christmas Chocolate Salami – Low Carb