Angel Food Cake has long been a favourite light and heart-healthy dessert. It is a great low-fat dessert on its own but also very versatile. You would think that since it is a base ingredient for English trifle. Originating in America in the 1880s, Fannie Farmer's The Boston … [Read more...] about Never Fail Angel Food Cake
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Julia Child’s Recipe for Easy Blueberry Clafoutis
Transport yourself to the charming French countryside with a heavenly slice of Clafoutis. This traditional dessert showcases a delicate custard-like batter infused with vanilla and generously studded with plump, juicy fruits like cherries or berries. As it bakes, the clafoutis … [Read more...] about Julia Child’s Recipe for Easy Blueberry Clafoutis
The Juiciest Baked PorkChops Can Be Yours in 30 Minutes
I love making this pork chop recipe year-round as a weeknight dish. There is not a lot of fuss or preparation involved: just rub with oil, apply a spice rub, and bake. Quick and easy. The Juiciest Baked Pork Chops This super easy dish will get your main course on the … [Read more...] about The Juiciest Baked PorkChops Can Be Yours in 30 Minutes
Prince Philip’s Favourite Dessert was Crepe Islandaise
The late Prince Philip was a real foodie – he loved trying all sorts of adventurous dishes and was referred to as 'master of the barbecue' by the royal family. You'd expect the late royal to favour fine-dining type desserts, but in fact, the Queen's husband preferred a … [Read more...] about Prince Philip’s Favourite Dessert was Crepe Islandaise
Downton’s Take on Mrs. Beeton’s Mince Pies
From the Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook. Mince pie was on the table of the nobility in medieval times. The filling mixed fruits, spices, brandy, suet, and meat (or sometimes even fish), with beef, veal, or ox tongue the most common choices. The pie made an … [Read more...] about Downton’s Take on Mrs. Beeton’s Mince Pies
