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Christmas Desserts

Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake

downtonabbeycooks · December 6, 2019 ·

This recipe comes from The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook which is quite similar to other gingerbread recipes of the era. What is particularly enjoyable about this book is that is prefaced by the historical background which I also like to provide. "Ginger was one of the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Dinner, Downstairs with Carson, Fall, Holiday/Occasion, Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, Winter Tagged With: gingerbread, Gingerbread cake

The Sweet Taste of Figgy Pudding: A Festive Holiday Treat

downtonabbeycooks · November 29, 2019 ·

For many, Holiday traditions include gathering to sing Christmas carols, many dating back to the Victorian-era.  Have you ever been curious about "figgy pudding" which carolers demand in "We Wish You a Merry Christmas?" With its rich medley of dried fruits, warm spices, and … [Read more...] about The Sweet Taste of Figgy Pudding: A Festive Holiday Treat

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Dinner, Stir Up Sunday Tagged With: Christmas Desserts, figgy pudding

Christmas Pudding Sweet Sauce

downtonabbeycooks · November 24, 2019 ·

Traditional sweet sauce served with Christmas pudding. This recipe comes from the ill-fated voyage of Titanic, accompanying the plum pudding which was served in 2nd class. Christmas Pudding Sweet Sauce Traditional sweet sauce served with Christmas pudding. This recipe … [Read more...] about Christmas Pudding Sweet Sauce

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Holiday/Occasion, Titanic Dishes Tagged With: Downtown. Abbey recipes, English cuisine, sweet sauce

Scrummy Cranberry Loaf

downtonabbeycooks · November 16, 2019 ·

Buy extra cranberries for the holidays for this lovely light and moist cranberry loaf. This loaf is super moist with a delightful sweet crust.  I always keep an extra bag in the freezer so I can enjoy any time of year to add my colour to my tea tray.   Scrummy … [Read more...] about Scrummy Cranberry Loaf

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, COVID Comfort Food, Dessert, Snack, Sweets, Thanksgiving Tagged With: afernoon tea, afternoon tea recipes, cranberry loaf

Princess Diana’s Favorite Bread Pudding is a Show Stopping Dessert

downtonabbeycooks · September 15, 2019 ·

Princess Diana, known as the "People's Princess," had a surprisingly humble favourite dessert that captured the essence of her down-to-earth personality: bread and butter pudding. This classic British treat, prepared by her personal chef Darren McGrady, was more than just a … [Read more...] about Princess Diana’s Favorite Bread Pudding is a Show Stopping Dessert

Filed Under: Celebration, Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Fall, New Years Dinner, Royal Dishes, Spring, Upstairs with the Crawleys, Winter Tagged With: bread pudding, Famous royal dishes, Royal Dishes

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