This simple yet glamorous dessert is named after the famous Russian Ballerina Anna Pavlova. The base of the dessert is meringue, fashioned to look like a tutu, crisp on the outside, soft and marshmellowy on the inside. Strawberry Pavlova This simple yet glamorous dessert … [Read more...] about Strawberry Pavlova
Famous Downton Dishes
Low-Fat Chocolate Soufflé
Soufflé literally means "puffed up," in French, and is a culinary term for a light, frothy dish, just stiff enough to hold its shape, and which may be savory or sweet, hot or cold. The basic hot souffle is based on a roux--a cooked mixture of flour and butter--and then … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Chocolate Soufflé
Royal Soufflé au Fromage (Cheese Soufflé)
Soufflé literally means "puffed up," in French, and is a culinary term for a light, frothy dish, just stiff enough to hold its shape, and which may be savoury or sweet, hot or cold. The basic hot souffle is based on a roux--a cooked mixture of flour and butter--and then … [Read more...] about Royal Soufflé au Fromage (Cheese Soufflé)
Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
The Edwardians were gaga over jiggly jelly salads and desserts, and even your grandmother likely had a favorite jelly salad to bring to family events. While flavored Jello is easy and convenient, try making jelly old school. Jiggly Strawberry Jelly Flavoured … [Read more...] about Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
Luscious Chocolate Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling set by gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. This version is less cream heavy with the help of egg whites. Typically you name your Charlotte after … [Read more...] about Luscious Chocolate Charlotte Russe
