Buy extra cranberries for the holidays for this lovely light and moist cranberry loaf. This loaf is super moist with a delightful sweet crust. I always keep an extra bag in the freezer so I can enjoy any time of year to add my colour to my tea tray. Scrummy … [Read more...] about Scrummy Cranberry Loaf
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Downton’s Sole à la Florentine
"Fish with something green is often seen on the dinner table at Downton. The garnish serves a practical purpose, as it gives the actors something to eat that isn't going to be horrible after several hours under fierce lighting. This was a genuinely popular way to eat fish, and … [Read more...] about Downton’s Sole à la Florentine
Downton’s Toad-in-the-Hole
"The servants' hall table at Downton is usually laden with batter puddings, potatoes, stews, and vegetables that are cheap and filling. Rather than being carefully molded and garnished, the dishes are typically served in the vessel they were cooked in, and while some of them take … [Read more...] about Downton’s Toad-in-the-Hole
Comforting Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes (aka Dauphinoise Potatoes as they are known in the UK) is versatile comfort food for colder seasons. It can be made ahead, served as a side or main course. The potatoes are layered with a creamy, cheesy sauce with a crunch on top. No need to peel the potatoes, … [Read more...] about Comforting Scalloped Potatoes
The Queen’s Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur, "Crisp Mister" is a hot ham and cheese sandwich but it sounds so much tastier with a french twist. The earliest written reference is traced to Proust' novel À la recherche du temps perdu (In search of lost time) in 1918. However, Croque Monsieur started to … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Croque Monsieur
