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)
New Years Dinner
Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster
Lord D introduced me to this dish from Michael's Back Door, one of his favorite Italian restaurants, and now mine. The dish originally calls for cream, but you can substitute nonfat plain yoghurt. … [Read more...] about Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster
Impress with Easy Crown Roast of Lamb
Lamb is an easy dish to cook and a dish to impress the Lords and Ladies in your social circle. The Royals have always been fond of lamb. Edward VII loved to nosh on cold leftover cutlets late at night. Look for frenched racks of lamb and if you ask your grocer or butcher … [Read more...] about Impress with Easy Crown Roast of Lamb
Calvados Glazed Roast Duckling with Apple Sauce
This is one of the dishes made famous because it was served in 1st class on the Titanic. It was also prepared for Edith's wedding feast to Lord Strallon in Season 3, which also met with a tragic ending. Calvados is an apple based brandy traditionally made in the Calvados region … [Read more...] about Calvados Glazed Roast Duckling with Apple Sauce
