Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her official birthday on April 21st, and while her birthday plans may be private, we do know is that her favourite chocolate birthday cake will be on the afternoon tea menu. Just like most of us, the Royals have a family birthday cake recipe. This … [Read more...] about April 21: Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Served with Chocolate Cake
Royal Dishes
Princess Dianna’s Favorite Bread Pudding
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. Princess Di's Favorite Bread Pudding This pudding was … [Read more...] about Princess Dianna’s Favorite Bread Pudding
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. Queen Mary's … [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
