Tuna out of a tin has a reputation problem. It calls to mind sad desk lunches, not candlelit dining rooms. But here's the thing. The Edwardians were resourceful cooks. They knew how to take a modest ingredient and make it presentable. A little lemon zest, a handful of capers, … [Read more...] about Edwardian Tuna Cakes: The Upstairs Version of a Pantry Staple
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No Knead Crusty Bread
This no-knead crusty white bread revolutionized home baking when it earned King Arthur's 2016 Recipe of the Year award. One simple 5-minute dough makes 3-4 artisan-quality loaves that you bake on demand over the course of a week. The result? Bakery-worthy bread with a … [Read more...] about No Knead Crusty Bread
Mrs. Patmore’s Yorkshire Pudding: The Downton Abbey Kitchen Classic
No roast beef dinner at Downton Abbey would be complete without Yorkshire pudding rising golden and magnificent from the Aga. In Mrs. Patmore's kitchen, these crispy, hollow puffs were essential to every Sunday luncheon served in the dining room, and likely caused Daisy more than … [Read more...] about Mrs. Patmore’s Yorkshire Pudding: The Downton Abbey Kitchen Classic
The Captivating History of Brown Butter
From French Kitchens to Your Kitchen How an ancient culinary technique became the secret weapon of home cooks everywhere If you've ever stood at your stove, nervously watching a pan of melting butter and wondering "is it done yet? Did I burn it?"—you're in good company. … [Read more...] about The Captivating History of Brown Butter
Simple Turkey Stock: A Lesson from Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen
Make the Most of Your Christmas Bird with This Easy, Waste-Not Approach to Homemade Turkey Stock In the great kitchens of Downton Abbey, nothing went to waste. Mrs. Patmore would have been appalled at the thought of discarding a perfectly good turkey carcass after Christmas … [Read more...] about Simple Turkey Stock: A Lesson from Mrs. Patmore’s Kitchen
