For the uninitiated, an English trifle is a serving bowl-sized parfait layered with cake, custard, fruit, jelly, and cream, and it's been a beloved British dessert since the 16th century. Traditionally, it's made with liqueur-soaked sponge cake. Check out my trifle recipe … [Read more...] about The Coronation Strawberry and Ginger Trifle
Coronation
The Coronation Quiche
To mark the official coronation of King Charles III as the UK's reigning monarch, Coronation Big Lunches will bring communities together over a special Bank Holiday Coronation weekend. King Charles III and Queen Camilla have announced a quiche as the official coronation dish. … [Read more...] about The Coronation Quiche
Eat like a King: “Jammy Eggs” with Toast Soldiers
When looking for a simple and healthy breakfast, look no further than soft-boiled eggs served with toast soldiers. This has long been an English nursery favourite and is still enjoyed today by King Charles. In fact, according to Hello Magazine, he insists on an egg at every … [Read more...] about Eat like a King: “Jammy Eggs” with Toast Soldiers
Downton’s English Cream Scones
Scones have been essential to the British teatime tradition since the mid-nineteenth century when, according to legend, Anna, the fashionable Duchess of Bedford ordered her servants to sneak the small cakes and hot tea into her room for an afternoon snack. In time, she began … [Read more...] about Downton’s English Cream Scones
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)