Kedgeree is the first dish we see on Downton Abbey in Season 1, Episode 1. It is a practical dish which, before refrigeration, allowed cooks to use leftovers from the night before to make into hearty and appealing breakfast dishes. Essentially the ingredients are boiled rice, … [Read more...] about Delicious Kedgeree
Downton Abbey recipes
Mrs. Beeton’s Easy Apple Charlotte
The dish that Downton Abbey's Mrs. Patmore refused to attempt is actually very simple to make. This version is from Mrs. Beeton (1836-1865), the original domestic goddess. She actually couldn't cook at all, but had a brilliant mind for organization, and collected recipes and … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Easy Apple Charlotte
Individual Apple Charlottes
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
Welsh Glamorgan Sausages: A Veggie Delight
Glamorgan sausages are a traditional Welsh dish. Yes, there were vegetarians in the Edwardian era, and like other vegetarian dishes which came out of the era, they are made to look the meat version. While exact dating is a bit tricky we can point to Wild Wales, published in … [Read more...] about Welsh Glamorgan Sausages: A Veggie Delight
Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
When I was keen on getting fibre into my diet, I bake muffins (or gems, as they are still sometimes called in the UK) every week. I would enjoy one on my train commute into the city. Oatmeal is a favourite ingredient of mine when you need to get fibre into your diet, and adding … [Read more...] about Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
