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mashed potatoes

The Royal Roots of Duchess Potatoes

downtonabbeycooks · December 26, 2023 ·

Duchess potatoes, sometimes known as Duchesse potatoes, are a classic French dish that dates back to the 19th century. These little potato puffs are cream-colored, soft and fluffy on the inside with a crispy golden crust on the outside. But where did these elegant spuds come … [Read more...] about The Royal Roots of Duchess Potatoes

Filed Under: Celebration, Christmas Dishes, Easter, Holiday/Occasion, New Years Dinner, Romantic Meals, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Upstairs with the Crawleys, Vegetarian Tagged With: Duchess potatoes, mashed potatoes, potatoes

The Best Mashed Potatoes

downtonabbeycooks · April 6, 2020 ·

The interesting history behind potatoes is that they were considered as pig food until the 18th century. It was Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) who elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to the dining table in France and around Europe. … [Read more...] about The Best Mashed Potatoes

Filed Under: COVID Comfort Food, Dinner, Gluten Free, Low Fiber, Side Dish, Vegetarian Tagged With: Downtown. Abbey recipes, English cuisine, mashed potatoes, potatoes

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