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
Christmas Dishes
Foolproof Way to Roast Chestnuts
Fresh chestnuts are available September through February and hence are a fall, winter, and holiday favourite. Nat King Cole sealed the deal for a couple of generations with the holiday classic song where “chestnuts are roasting on an open fire.” Do note that when roasting … [Read more...] about Foolproof Way to Roast Chestnuts
How to Make Authentic Cabbage Rolls
Traditions in Eastern European families include cabbage rolls, "Golubtsi", made in a unique way that Baba (grandmother) used to make. This is peasant food since the ingredients are quite inexpensive; however, they are labour intensive to make. As a result, they are often reserved … [Read more...] about How to Make Authentic Cabbage Rolls
Easy Breakfast Pudding
This is a Downton Abbey dish which would be served on a special occasion in the Servant's Hall. Daisy and Mrs. Patmore would be able to use up leftovers from the Upstairs dinner, mixed in with day old bread. Our family serves this each Christmas morning, but it comes out at … [Read more...] about Easy Breakfast Pudding
Titanic’s Cranberry Sauce
This recipe for cranberry sauced accompanied the roast turkey served in 2nd Class at that last dinner before the ship sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. Titanic's Cranberry Sauce A bit of trivia to share over the holidays. This is the recipe … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Cranberry Sauce
