Day: November 26, 2016

Ghostly Compote of Apples (serves 8)

For dessert — Ghostly Compote of Apples (serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. 8 medium ripe apples 1 lemon 1/2 lb (226 g) of lump sugar 3/4 pint (426 ml) of water Method: Select apples of a moderate size, peel them, cut them […]

Ghastly Hot Potato Salad (serves 8)

As a side dish — Ghastly Hot Potato Salad (serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. 8 washed potatoes 1 bunch of chives salt and pepper to taste vinegar Method: Boil the potatoes; when done peel them carefully and slice while hot into a […]

Spirited Chicken Baked in Rice (serves 8)

For the main course — Spirited Chicken Baked in Rice (serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. 4 chicken breasts salt and pepper to taste 16 slices ham or bacon 2 pints (1 liter 365 ml) gravy 2 finely minced onions 4 cups boiled […]

Spooky Cayenne Cheeses (serves 8)

For the appetizer — Spooky Cayenne Cheeses (serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. 1/2 lb (226 g) of butter 1/2 lb (226 g) of all-purpose flour 1/2 lb (226 g) of grated cheese 1/3 teaspoonful of cayenne pepper 1/3 teaspoonful of salt water […]

Ghostly Buttered Bread and Apple Charlotte (serves 8)

For dessert — Ghostly Buttered Bread and Apple Charlotte (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the United Kingdom during Victorian era of the late 1800s. Two pounds (900g) of apples About four ounces (112g) of sugar Butter Four cloves Stale white bread Four tablespoons of water Method: Peel, core, […]

Elementary Glazed Carrots (serves 8)

As a side dish — Elementary Glazed Carrots (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the United Kingdom during Victorian era of the late 1800s. Two dozen young (baby) carrots One ounce (28g) of glaze (see below) Two tablespoons of gravy Two tablespoonful of sugar Salt and pepper Method: Trim […]

Detective’s Minced Beef with Egg Garnish (serves 8)

For the main course — Detective’s Minced Beef with Egg Garnish (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the United Kingdom during Victorian era of the late 1800s. Two pounds (900g) of minced steak One small onion Eight hard-boiled eggs Six or eight minced or finely chopped mushrooms One glass […]

Mutineer’s Brandy Snaps a la Crème (serves 8)

For the appetizer — Mutineer’s Brandy Snaps a la Crème (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the United Kingdom during Victorian era of the late 1800s. Buy some rolled Brandy Snaps from the supermarket and follow the instructions below regarding the cream for the filling, or — if you […]

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