Eggs en Cocotte is a French breakfast dish which is named for the dish that the egg is cooked in, the little cocotte pot. A very easy dish to prepare it essentially is baking eggs in a bain marie (water bath). The base ingredients are eggs and a splash of cream. You can mix and … [Read more...] about Elegant Eggs en Cocotte
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Queen Mary’s Cheese Biscuits
Queen Mary loved these simple yet elegant crisp cheese biscuits. They were created and dutifully prepared by her Chef Gabriel Tshumi. … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Cheese Biscuits
Glorious Fish En Papillote
Impress your guests by serving En papillote-- a fancy french term which means “in parchment.” The process involves roasting food, more often fish, in parchment paper, along with aromatics, often including white wine and julliened vegetables. The best part is that there are no … [Read more...] about Glorious Fish En Papillote
Apple Dumplings Fit for a King
Apple dumplings were a popular dessert in post WWI Britain. King George V was especially fond of this delicious sweet treat, and would have them at court whenever he could. … [Read more...] about Apple Dumplings Fit for a King
The Royal Family’s Crab Rémoulade
Ever wonder what the royals eat? Here is a simple elegant crab dish served at Buckingham Palace, perfect for garden parties. Rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it tends to be more savoury than the … [Read more...] about The Royal Family’s Crab Rémoulade