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A Downton Abbey Premiere Menu
by Brette Warshaw
• December 31, 2012
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Let's be honest here: what food-and-Downton Abbey-lover, while staring googly-eyed at the television, doesn't wish for a moment that they were Daisy?
Sure, she's bullied by everyone on the staff, and sure, that whole marrying-William-for-a-hot-second thing was awkward. (We never understood her hesitation, anyway. William was adorable.) But we'd love nothing more than to learn about British cuisine under the expert-if-grumpy Mrs. Patmore -- and to make those pies, those roasts, and those grand luncheons and dinners with her skill, her gusto, her confidence.
It's in honor of Daisy and Mrs. Patmore that we bring you a Downton Abbey-inspired menu for the third season's premiere on Sunday. To cook like Mrs. Patmore, and eat like the Granthams? Why, that sounds even more exciting than the premiere itself. (Well, almost.)
We may just need to get one of these handmade vintage copper pots to get the full effect.
Dirty Chai Toddy by gingerroot
It wouldn't be a British event without tea. And it wouldn't be a celebration without whiskey.
Fig and Blue Cheese Savouries by TheRunawaySpoon
The Granthams must've snacked on things called "savouries." We're sure of it.
Creamy Mushroom Soup by MrsWheelbarrow
We like to picture this soup filling one of those gorgeous soup tureens at the Downton table. Be careful -- don't be like Mosely and spill it everywhere.
Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Parsnip and Potato Mash by Gena Hamshaw
Remember when Mrs. Patmore used salt instead of sugar? Not to fear -- there's no crust to mess up in this dish.
Spatchcocked and Braise-Roasted Chicken by amanda
Here's a roast chicken worthy of the Grantham table -- just be sure not to pull a Patmore and drop it. (Plus, we really like saying "spatchcock" in a British accent.)
Butternut Sage Scones by mrslarkin
A tea-time stand-by makes an appearance at the dinner table.
Judy Rodgers' Savory Apple Charlottes by Genius Recipes
Cora insists that charlottes are the newest fashion. We are totally on board.
Millionnaire's Shortbread by merrill
Sure, the Granthams may have lost all of their money -- but they're still pretending, and so can we.
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There are two interesting books inspired by Dowton Abbey: "The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook" and "Edwardian Cooking: 80 Recipes Inspired by Downton Abbey's Elegant Meals." I've seen the first one and it has great recipes.
No pictures I am afraid in either one. Abbey Cooks Entertain written by a fan for fans with full color pictures and 220 recipes.
Yes, no pictures: just recipes.
PS: "Abbey Cooks Entertain" has pictures--beautiful ones--but is only available as "electronic copies as printing a 432 page full color book is pretty pricy."
You will have to check out my site www.downtonabbeycooks.com... Mrs. Patmore's Raspberry Meringue Pudding, Waldorf Pudding, Yorkshire pudding, breakfast pudding, earl grey chocolate pudding, Charlotte Russe,
No pudding?
Simply brilliant, dahling.
I'm so looking forward to the premiere of season 3; this looks perfect! I'll definitely be making a few of these recipes--especially the Dirty Chai Toddy--for my Downton viewing this season.
Savouries come last in the course order. Personally, I'm fond of those with anchovies.
I am a big fan of the Charlotte. If you have got a taste for Downton dishes my blog has 120+ recipes (and Downton gossip too), at my www.downtonabbey.com. My new ecookbook Abbey Cooks Entertain is now available on Amazon.
Perfect!
LOVE.
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