Friday, February 28, 2014

Teatime At Highclere Castle


Teatime At Highclere Castle - The Real Downton Abbey
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Ellen Easton shares with us her teatime experience with Lady Carnarvon at Highclere Castle and their afternoon tea...See More

Vanilla Pudding from a Vermont Kitchen


Vanilla Pudding from a Vermont Kitchen
 
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For some serious wintery comfort, try this vanilla pudding from Carol Egbert.
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Recipe Type: Desset
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • pinch of salt
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in ½ inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan with a heavy bottom.
  2. Stir in milk and egg yolks.
  3. Cook, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pudding has thickened and begun to boil.
  4. Lower the heat, cook the pudding for five minutes more, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove pan from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, stir until butter has melted and is completely combined.
  6. Transfer pudding to four serving dishes, gently pressed a piece of plastic wrap onto the top of the pudding and chill.

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread
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