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For the appetizer — Undead Chicken and Rice Croquettes (Serves 8) These themed recipes are for dishes cooked in England and Continental Europe during the late 1800s. ¼ lb (113 g) of rice 1 quart (1.13 ltr) of stock or broth 3 oz (85 g) of butter minced chicken (see recipe below) egg (lightly beaten) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
