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Delightful Bonbons

downtonabbeycooks · June 20, 2018 ·

Bonbons are lovely little soft puffs that melt in your mouth.  If you are new to working with fondant--around since the Renaissance-- this is much less intimidating than trying to cover a cake.  Baby steps. They came from the 17th century French Court, the name from the word … [Read more...] about Delightful Bonbons

Filed Under: Afternoon Tea, Christmas Desserts, Course, Dessert, Dinner, Holiday/Occasion, Meal, Sweets Tagged With: Downtown. Abbey recipes, English cuisine, Healthy recipes

Crowd Pleasing Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

downtonabbeycooks · July 18, 2017 ·

Delight in the irresistible allure of chocolate peanut butter fudge, a standout star on my annual Christmas dessert table. This crowd-pleasing indulgence, eagerly awaited by my family, promises an effortless preparation that never disappoints. Beware, though—this fudge is a … [Read more...] about Crowd Pleasing Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Filed Under: Celebration, Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Downstairs with Carson, Halloween, Romantic Meals, Sweets, Upstairs with the Crawleys, Vegetarian Tagged With: chocolate peanut butter fudge, Christmas recipes, potluck desserts

Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread

downtonabbeycooks · July 11, 2015 ·

My favourite use for ripe bananas is in breads. I adapted this Edwardian banana bread recipe in which clever cooks used cooked pumpkin to provide bulk to the bread without affecting the flavour of the loaf. It still tastes like a banana. I have adjusted the recipe to cut the fat … [Read more...] about Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread

Filed Under: Dessert, Fall, Sweets, Thanksgiving, Winter Tagged With: afternoon tea, banana, Downton Abbey recipes, Edwardian baking, Healthy recipes, pumpkin, pumpkin banana bread

Soul Cakes, the Original Halloween Treat

downtonabbeycooks · November 1, 2014 ·

Summer is over and harvest celebrations are coming to a close.  Winter is not far behind. I love tracing traditions and the foods that are an important part of the celebrations. Did you know that Halloween has ancient origins in Ireland? It was originally called Samhain, and … [Read more...] about Soul Cakes, the Original Halloween Treat

Filed Under: Blog, Cookies, Fun Food History, Sweets Tagged With: afternoon tea, All Soul's Day, barmbrack, Downton Abbey casting news, Downton Abbey Cookbook, Downton Abbey viewing party, Edwardian recipes, food history, Halloween, Soul-Cakes

Try These Delightful Rhubarb Puffs

downtonabbeycooks · May 21, 2013 ·

Canadians celebrated Queen Victoria's birthday yesterday, one of our most loved long weekends.  May 24th marks Victoria's official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our British heritage, this holiday takes on a special meaning … [Read more...] about Try These Delightful Rhubarb Puffs

Filed Under: Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Low Fat, Sweets Tagged With: Abbey Cooks Entertain, afternoon tea, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey Cookbook, Downton Abbey entertaining, Downton Abbey recipes, healthy desserts, Low fat cooking, rhubarb dishes, Rhubarb Puffs

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