The cucumber sandwich is a traditional tea time finger sandwich that is hearty enough to satisfy an appetite in between meals. This dainty little sandwich originated in Great Britain and was made popular during the Edwardian era. Enjoy these little sandwiches as appetizers or snacks to carry you over until dinner without making you feel too full. A perfect way to used up extra cucumbers too.
Buck Rarebit or Golden Buck is a hearty variation of Welsh Rarebit. Where Welsh rarebit is toast with cheese sauce, Buck Rarebit adds an egg on it. It cooks up easily and quickly. If you can stir a pot and fry an egg, you can make Buck Rarebit.
Welsh Rarebit is a robust cheese sauce made with a nutty roux, beer, sharp cheddar, mustard, worcestershire and a pinch of cayenne. This cheesy goodness is drizzled over toasted bread and is traditional pub fare dating back to the 1700’s. The original cheese toast. If you don’t want beer, just substitute wine or apple cider, easy! …
This is an easy recipe for Mincemeat filling made with apples, raisins, cranberries and citrus fruit. This filling is ready for your Christmas Pies, cookies, biscuits or anything else that strikes your British fancy. This blogging thing Has turned into a surprising outlet for many of my passions, one of which is exploring foods from around …
How to make Roast Beef with a delicious, fresh Horseradish Sauce. This method is easy and tasty, anybody can make this. A simple marinade provides sweetness, richness and umami with the use of fruit, soy sauce and anchovies. Roasted to 125F and rested for 30 minutes, perfect every time. Roast beef, sounds like a good …
A cheesy, creamy pasta that has become a French, English and American classic, utilizing a classic French white sauce and gruyere, to form a simple yet tasty dish that transcends generations and cultures. While most Americans grew up believing Macaroni and Cheese was invented by Kraft Foods, the rest of the World is familiar with …
Recipes for Lobster Bisque, Saxe Coburg Soup, Kimchi Udon Noodle Soup, Beouf Bourguignon, Polish Beet Soup, African Stew. All easy and delicious recipes. I’m going to be honest here. I LOVE making and slurping soup all year long, not just when it gets cold. I know when the temps drop and the leaves do that …
Cornish Pasties, dating back to the 1700’s, were a staple in the diets of common folk as well as royalty. Favored by the miners as it was easy to wrap in muslin and kept well until mealtime. Simple ingredients and a simple recipe make this a winner. “It is said that the Devil never crossed …
A brussel sprout soup made with potato, onion and light cream and finished with sherry. Squirming in my chair, my 8 year old legs dangling listlessly, I was in the middle of a showdown with my dad. “Don’t get up until you finish everything on your plate”, he ordered. He meant it, he really meant …