This dessert is a simple sweet treat that suits both upstairs and downstairs guests. Oreos are very period-appropriate. In 1912, Nabisco created a wonderful new biscuit that we know and love: a cookie with a cream filling sandwiched between two chocolate disks. While an American … [Read more...] about Festive Chocolate Dipped Oreos For all Seasons
Romantic Meals
Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
This a French dish traditionally wrapped up in pastry like a turnover and then deep fried. “Rissole” comes from the Latin russeola, “reddish paste,” a reference to the appearance of the filling. A relative of croquettes, in other parts of the world they aren't wrapped in pastry. … [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
Easy Roast Chicken Dinner
Roast chicken is one of the basic dishes that everyone should learn how to cook. While it is tempting to reach for the prepared rotisserie chicken at the deli, roast chicken is pretty easy to make, will taste better, and is good practice for when you need to prepare turkey for … [Read more...] about Easy Roast Chicken Dinner
