This is a take on the Prosperity Sandwich created in St. Louis in the 1920s, using holiday leftovers.It is an open-faced sandwich made from toasted white bread topped with sliced turkey and ham or bacon, and a rich, cheesy white sauce, finished under the broiler. Use thick … [Read more...] about Holiday Makeover Prosperity Turkey Melt
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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
Downton’s Gingerbread Biscuits
From the Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook.Gingerbread, which has a long history in much of Europe, first appeared in English cookery books in the late fourteenth century. It was often molded into human shapes-frequently lovers, sometimes even kings and queens-using … [Read more...] about Downton’s Gingerbread Biscuits
Downton’s Rissoles of Salmon
This recipe comes from the Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook.Sportfishing was nearly as popular as hunting with the upper classes, as we see in the final episode of Season 3, when almost the entire Crawley family goes to Duneagle castle in the river-rich Scottish … [Read more...] about Downton’s Rissoles of Salmon
Downton’s Anchovy Eclairs
This great recipe is from The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook.These are amongst the easiest savories to make. All you need is good quality puff pastry and a jar of anchovy fillets in oil .Even people who do not like the flavour or the look of anchovies will … [Read more...] about Downton’s Anchovy Eclairs
