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Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles

downtonabbeycooks · December 13, 2019 ·

Home veg gardeners often find themselves at the mercy of nature. One year's drought is next year's bumper crop. When you have eaten all the fresh produce you and the neighbours can handle, the final solution is to can for the future. A favourite canning option in our family is … [Read more...] about Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles

Filed Under: Canning, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Fat, Luncheon, Vegetarian Tagged With: bread and butter pickles

Foolproof Way to Roast Chestnuts

downtonabbeycooks · December 11, 2019 ·

Fresh chestnuts are available September through February and hence are a fall, winter, and holiday favourite. Nat King Cole sealed the deal for a couple of generations with the holiday classic song where “chestnuts are roasting on an open fire.”  Do note that when roasting … [Read more...] about Foolproof Way to Roast Chestnuts

Filed Under: Christmas Dishes, Fun Food History, Snack, Winter Tagged With: chestnuts, Roasting Chestnuts

Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake

downtonabbeycooks · December 6, 2019 ·

This recipe comes from The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook which is quite similar to other gingerbread recipes of the era. What is particularly enjoyable about this book is that is prefaced by the historical background which I also like to provide. "Ginger was one of the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Dinner, Downstairs with Carson, Fall, Holiday/Occasion, Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, Winter Tagged With: gingerbread, Gingerbread cake

Bring us Some Figgy Pudding

downtonabbeycooks · November 29, 2019 ·

For many, Holiday traditions include gathering to sing Christmas carols, many dating back to the Victorian-era.  Have you ever been curious about "figgy pudding" which carolers demand in the "We Wish You a Merry Christmas?" There have been recipes for this famous Christmas … [Read more...] about Bring us Some Figgy Pudding

Filed Under: Christmas Desserts, Dessert, Dinner, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Christmas Desserts, figgy pudding

Homemade Horseradish

downtonabbeycooks · November 24, 2019 ·

Still a popular condiment in English cookery (Lord D and I love it on roast beef), it is quite easy to make and more economical than buying store-bought if you use a lot of horseradish, as we do. Do take precautions to ensure your work area is well ventilated and protect your … [Read more...] about Homemade Horseradish

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Downtown. Abbey recipes, English cuisine, Healthy recipes, horseradish

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