This pudding was prepared by Royal Chef Darren McGrady for Princess Diana, who loved this dish, which is like crème brûlée on steroids. It really is that good and a wonderful dish for that special dinner party. … [Read more...] about Princess Di’s Favorite Bread Pudding
Royal Dishes
Royal Baba au Rhum
The royal family has enjoyed this boozy French yeast cake since the 1600s. Baba Au Rhum/Baba Au Savarin – A Savarin is a yeast dough baked in a ring mold and soaked in rum syrup, the center hole brimming with pastry cream, creme chantilly, or fresh fruit. The dessert is a … [Read more...] about Royal Baba au Rhum
Queen Mary’s Favorite Birthday Cake
Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi made this genoise (sponge) birthday cake for Queen Mary during his time at Marlborough Palace. It was one of her favorite cakes. The recipe has been in the royal family for generations. Queen Elizabeth enjoys a chocolate version. … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Favorite Birthday Cake
Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
The English have a had long love of Indian cuisine dating back to the Crusades, the spice trade era and British colonization. The first curry house opened in London in the 1800s. Queen Victoria had Indian chefs in her Royal kitchens to cook curries, as did King George V. This … [Read more...] about Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
Quick and Easy Apple Tart
Tarts are thought to have evolved as a manner of layering food on a crust. Short crust pastry (as compared to pie pastry) is thought to have been first commonly used in the 16 century. This method of preparation was popular with nobility, viewed as superior than pies consumed by … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Apple Tart