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The Delicious History of Carrot Cake and a Healthier Twist

downtonabbeycooks · April 18, 2019 ·

Carrot cake is a beloved dessert that has been around for centuries, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. This moist and flavorful cake is made with grated carrots, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and often incorporates nuts, raisins, or pineapple. But did you know … [Read more...] about The Delicious History of Carrot Cake and a Healthier Twist

Filed Under: Dessert, Easter, Garden Party, July 4, Low Fat, Luncheon, Mothers Day, Picnic, Spring, Summer Tagged With: Easter Desserts, healthy carrot cake

The Versatile Deviled Egg

downtonabbeycooks · April 16, 2019 ·

Deviled eggs are a cheap and versatile addition to your list of appetizer which you can serve anytime of year.  They were always found on Edwardian appetizer platters and you will often see them on camera when the Downton kitchen staff are preparing for large parties. They have … [Read more...] about The Versatile Deviled Egg

Filed Under: Appetizer, COVID Comfort Food, Easter, Garden Party, Mothers Day, Picnic Tagged With: deviled eggs, Downtown. Abbey recipes, English cuisine, Healthy recipes

Titanic’s Pink Wine Jelly

downtonabbeycooks · March 31, 2019 ·

Middle-class passengers in 2nd class on Titanic were treated to dishes which they had never experienced before.  For the dessert course, wine jelly was served.  We now serve it alongside cheese as a spread, but it is delicious and refreshing on its own. Titanic's Pink Wine … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Pink Wine Jelly

Filed Under: 2nd Class, Celebration, Dessert, Dinner, Holiday/Occasion, Keto, Low Fat, Mothers Day, New Years Dinner, Romantic Meals, Side Dish, Titanic Dishes, Valentines Day Tagged With: 2nd Class Titanic Recipes, Downtown. Abbey recipes, English cuisine, Healthy recipes, Wine jelly

Spring Time Simnel Cake

downtonabbeycooks · March 30, 2019 ·

Simnel cakes originated in the medieval era. It is a light fruitcake, covered in marzipan, then toasted. Eating of the cake signifies the end of Lent so it is rich with the butter, eggs and milk which were restricted during Lent. Marizipan or almond paste is baked into the middle … [Read more...] about Spring Time Simnel Cake

Filed Under: Celebration, Easter, Mothers Day, Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, Spring Tagged With: Mothering Sunday, Simnel Cake

Decadent Chocolate Éclairs

downtonabbeycooks · March 24, 2019 ·

The decadent éclair has to be one of the greatest gifts the French have provided to satisfy our sweet tooth.  So well loved it was served as dessert in 1st Class on Titanic.   Decadent Chocolate Éclairs The decadent éclair has to be one of the greatest gifts the … [Read more...] about Decadent Chocolate Éclairs

Filed Under: 1st Class, Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Dinner, Mothers Day, Sweets, Titanic Dishes, Upstairs with the Crawleys, Valentines Day Tagged With: 1st class Titanic menu, chocolate eclair, French desserts

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