This is a lovely and quick appetizer to serve to your guests. Very much like Sunday roast beef dinner in a bite. I have provided two flavouring options--horseradish and mustard--for your guests. Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Canapés This is a lovely and quick appetizer to … [Read more...] about Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Canapés
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Warming Parsnip and Apple Soup
Before produce became available to us year-round, cooks used ingredients as they were harvested and those which could be stored in cool rooms or root cellars. This is a great creamy and warming soup for the cooler seasons, this soup combines parsnips and apples, but no cream. … [Read more...] about Warming Parsnip and Apple Soup
Christmas’ Brandy Butter
Brandy butter is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies, and your baked goods in need of a boost. The recipe is a mixture of softened butter, icing sugar and some brandy. Just melt the brandy butter on top of the warmed Christmas pudding just before … [Read more...] about Christmas’ Brandy Butter
Downton’s Dundee Cake
Dundee cake is a Scottish light fruitcake. The story goes that it was originally made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century, but since she didn't like cherries they were omitted and the top was decorated with concentric circles of almonds. This version comes from the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Dundee Cake
Traditional Royal Icing
Royal icing is the perfect choice to decorate your holiday cookies since it hardens after application. The icing dates back to the 1600s, then known as 'Egg White' icing. The name was changed 'Royal' after it was used to decorate Queen Victoria's wedding cake in 1840. … [Read more...] about Traditional Royal Icing
