We all remember Nellie Melba from Downton Season 4. Peach Melba was created by chef Auguste Escoffier (1846 – 1935), also connected to Downton (Alfred apprenticed at his cooking school). She dined in the best restaurants in Europe so of course was acquainted with … [Read more...] about The Royals Love Pêche Melba
Downton Abbey recipes
Quick and Delicious Tomato Tart
Sometimes when you have a whole lot of tomatos the best thing is to try them in a quick dish. Our family savoured the fresh tomato sandwich, the fresh tomatoes in salad, and this zummy veggie tomato tart. Quick Tomato Tart Sometimes when you have a whole lot of tomatos … [Read more...] about Quick and Delicious Tomato Tart
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
Versatile Healthy Quinoa Cakes
Quinoa is a versatile ingredient in vegetarian and heart healthy lifestyles. Depending on large you shape these cakes, you can serve this great savoury gluten free/vegetarian dish at tea, as a appie, or main dish. It also does duty as a veggie burger, just make larger thicker … [Read more...] about Versatile Healthy Quinoa Cakes
Luscious Low Fat Custard Sauce
Just because you are following a low fat, heart healthy lifestyle does not mean you have to give up decadent dessert sauces. You will love this great sauce with only 2 grams of fat. Luscious Low Fat Custard Sauce Just because you are following a low fat, heart … [Read more...] about Luscious Low Fat Custard Sauce
