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
Famous Downton Dishes
The Best Victoria Sandwich
Victoria Sandwich or Victoria sponge is a staple of English baking. You will often see this cake sitting on a table nearby in period films during tea time. There is not much variation in the recipe itself, but a few tips help create the best result. What better source to call … [Read more...] about The Best Victoria Sandwich
Traditional Plum Pudding
Plum pudding has been served in Britain on special occasions for hundreds of years, most notably at Christmas. Families gather on Stir Up Sunday to make their puddings, the last Sunday before Advent. A flaming version took center stage at Christmas dinner at Downton. Plum … [Read more...] about Traditional Plum Pudding
English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is so called because of the noises it makes whilst frying in the pan. It is a traditional English dish made from the leftovers of Sunday dinner or Christmas dinner, with the main ingredient being the leftover potatoes and cabbage, though most vegetables can be … [Read more...] about English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
Calvados Glazed Roast Duckling with Apple Sauce
This is one of the dishes made famous because it was served in 1st class on the Titanic. It was also prepared for Edith's wedding feast to Lord Strallon in Season 3, which also met with a tragic ending. Calvados is an apple based brandy traditionally made in the Calvados region … [Read more...] about Calvados Glazed Roast Duckling with Apple Sauce
