When it comes to holiday meals, few dishes are as classic and crowd-pleasing as a succulent baked ham. This timeless centrepiece offers a combination of ease and richness that makes it an ideal choice for your festive feast. Whether you're hosting a large gathering or an intimate … [Read more...] about Serving Baked Ham for the Holidays: An Easy and Delicious Choice
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Hearty Irish Ham Soup
This is a great Irish inspired soup, a wonderful example of dishes which would start upstairs at a grand house, and finish downstairs. After a lovely upstairs dinner of Baked Ham, the bone could be made into a delicious soup for the servants. You can make soup right after your … [Read more...] about Hearty Irish Ham Soup
Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
Lobsters were served on the Titanic, but it is a myth that they would have survived the tragic sinking on April 15, 1912. Titanic sank to a depth of 12,500 feet yet lobsters can only live to a depth of 1500 feet. Beyond that the water pressure would cause their shells to … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
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
Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
This classic appetizer has a place in history as one of the dishes served in 1st Class on the fateful evening of the sinking of the Titanic on Sunday, April 14, 1912 at 11:40 pm. Downton fans know that the sinking of the Titanic started the series. Titanic's Oysters à la … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
