Apple Charlotte is a very simple dish, made famous on Downton Abbey. And in spite of Mrs. Patmore's protests, it is really simple to make and was one of King George V's favorite desserts. Individual Apple Charlottes Apple Charlotte is a very simple dish, made famous on … [Read more...] about Individual Apple Charlottes
Valentines Day
Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling which has been set using gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. My version cuts some of the fat by substituting half the whipping cream with yoghurt … [Read more...] about Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
The lobster was a favoured dish for the aristocracy in Downton's era and has endured in its status as food for love. The bonus is that it is quick to prepare. This is a great dish for date night or Valentine's Day. Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer The lobster was a favoured … [Read more...] about Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
Easy yet Elegant Waldorf Pudding
British love their custard and essentially this a simple custard with apples. Great for beginning cooks to try and a great date night dessert. Apparently the actual recipe for this dessert went down with the ship (understandable under the circumstances), but there are a few … [Read more...] about Easy yet Elegant Waldorf Pudding
Classic Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is a classic french dish. There are two schools of thought of which chef actually created it. Many food historians claim it was created in January 1894 at Marie's, a famous restaurant in the Boulevard Saint-Denis in Paris, on the evening of the premiere of … [Read more...] about Classic Lobster Thermidor