This recipe appears in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, which I have adapted to make it slightly cheesier and to allow for the soufflé to do its thing. I love the crusty cheesy edges. Did you know that Macaroni cheese was very popular in Britain in the 1800s? Settlers … [Read more...] about Downton’s Macaroni with Soufflé Top
Official Downton Abbey Cookbook
Classic Espagnole Sauce
Sauces are what make French cuisine so distinctive. Hundreds of sauces were developed over hundreds of years. Auguste Escoffier, the famous Edwardian chef, was key to bringing French cuisine to the fine tables in the grand houses of the Edwardian era. He is credited for narrowing … [Read more...] about Classic Espagnole Sauce
Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Treacle Tarts are a traditional English tea treat made of a simple mixture of golden syrup and bread crumbs. Treacle simply refers to molasses. The most famous manufacturer of treacle is Lyle's Golden Syrup, a light treacle. It was recently declared Britain's oldest brand, … [Read more...] about Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Downton’s Cucumber Soup
This a great recipe to use up your bumper crop of cucumbers. The original recipe appeared in Eliza Acton's Modern Cookery for Private Families, a best selling book in the 19th century, and now has a new life featured in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook. Bonus is that this … [Read more...] about Downton’s Cucumber Soup
Make Your Own English Muffins
English muffins aren't actually "English". They were invented in the 19th century in America. They are likely called "English" muffins as they were based on the crumpet. Like crumpets they are yeast based, and thicker than crumpets. English muffins are a quick and easy breakfast … [Read more...] about Make Your Own English Muffins
