Forget fussing with lots of pots and pans, this is a fantastice one skillet dinner which is ready in minutes. One Pan Pork Chop Dinner Delight Forget fussing with lots of pots and pans, this is a fantastice one skillet dinner which is ready … [Read more...] about One Pan Pork Chop Dinner
Upstairs with the Crawleys
Delicious Ginger Carrot Soup
Carrot soup is one of those classics dishes which is simple in terms of its main ingredients. But adding ginger and then pureeing takes it from the servant’s hall to the upstairs dining room. Guilt-free, there is little fat in this recipe Ginger Carrot Soup Carrot soup … [Read more...] about Delicious Ginger Carrot Soup
Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
This recipe appears in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook. Orange cakes were one of the staples of the period and appear in many cookbooks. This version is originally from Margaret Black's Superior Cookery (1887) uses oranges and lemons and packs a very citrusy punch. … [Read more...] about Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
Downton’s Dundee Cake
Dundee cake is a Scottish light fruitcake. The story goes that it was originally made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century, but since she didn't like cherries they were omitted and the top was decorated with concentric circles of almonds. This version comes from the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Dundee Cake
Spectacular Cherries Jubilee
This delightful dish dates back to the 1800s. The dish was created by Chef Auguste Escoffier in honour of Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebration. Cherries was Queen Victoria's favourite fruit so it was a good choice for dessert. The original version was not served over ice … [Read more...] about Spectacular Cherries Jubilee
