These simple, yet elegant chicken bridge rolls, were preferred by Queen Mary, often served at simple suppers. Her preference was a simple mixture of chicken and mayonnaise, stuffed into scooped out bridge rolls. I have added a few more light colored items to add some crunch. … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Chicken Bridge Rolls
Main Course
The Royal’s Poached Cod and Egg Sauce
This recipe from the royal kitchens is over 100 years old. Royal chefs served it to Queen Mary every Good Friday. Queen Mary requested Cod in this dish, and enjoyed with baby potatoes and parsnips. Parsnips were very popular in the early 1900’s. Today Queen Elizabeth II is … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Poached Cod and Egg Sauce
Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries
This is definately a dish for special occasions where you wish to impress. It takes two days to finish the dish but is simple in execution. Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries This is definately a dish for special occasions where you … [Read more...] about Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries
Walnut Crusted Baked Halibut
Halibut is a wonderfully versatile white fish that is easy to prepare and can take a variety of flavours. I happen to always have a supply as my family fishes for halibut every summer. This just one of my favorite crusts which always pleases family and friends. Walnut … [Read more...] about Walnut Crusted Baked Halibut
Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
The English have a had long love of Indian cuisine dating back to the Crusades, the spice trade era and British colonization. The first curry house opened in London in the 1800s. Queen Victoria had Indian chefs in her Royal kitchens to cook curries, as did King George V. This … [Read more...] about Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
