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This is a fascinating book, lots of details about life as a chef to the Royal family, especially Princess Diana. Only had the book a couple of weeks so haven't made a lot of the recipes yet. First recipe I made were for the Royal Tea Scones. These are too die for! The dough seems too moist using just the 3/4 cup milk, but the scones came out perfect. I've made them a couple more times since that first time, in fact I have a batch in the oven right now - this batch I put Sultanas (Golden Raisins) in. Then I tried the Beef Curry - English style. Was another hit with the family. And the only other recipe I have made so far is the Navarin of Lamb with herbed dumplings. Navarin is just a fancy French way of saying "stew", but this one is cooked in the oven. It was another big hit with the family - and like most stews it is better the next day. The dumplings have way too much liquid in and I have contacted the author to see if there was possibly a misprint. I had to add a lot more flour to the dough, But this book is well worth buying, I am making the Biscuit Cake later today for my grandson's birthday. Attaching a photo of the scones and the Navarin of Lamb.Read full review
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Dallas Morning News recently printed recipe for Prince William's Chocolate Biscuit Cake that he requested to have at his wedding to Kate Middleton,but deleted recipe soon after.However,this book was mentioned in the article saying that the recipe for Choc.Biscuit Cake was included in this book.Also,included is the recipe for Christmas Cake which just might be the wedding cake that Kate choice for their wedding. Recipes in this book are very very easy to follow,with a colored photo of 99% of the recipes in this book.The photography work is that one could indulge on each photo page of food.YUMMY! Book also includes quite a few pages of Chef Darren McGrady's stories and memories while working as the Private Chef for Princess Diana. Many photos,letters from Princess Diana and others,and stories about them and their eating habits. The Queen's carrot recipe is a must read and do, along with the Royal Tea Scones. Many of the stories will bring to you much laughter and joy. Chapters included-The Royal Year,Buckingham Palace,Winter Balls/Summer Teas, Windsor Castle,Springtime, HMY Britannia,Summer on the High Seas,Auntumn at Balmoral Castle,the Royal Christmas at Sandringham House,Kensington Palce,A Home for All Seasons. Excellent Index of 256 pages in this book.First printed in 1962 and again in 2007. A Sampling of the fully written out recipes in this book are:RaspberryIceCream,BattenburgCake with Marzipan frosting,EarlGreyTeaCake,Jam and CreamSwissRoll,ChiveCreamDressing,BeefWellington,Salmon enCroute,CremeBrulee,EnglishPancakes,ChocolatePerfectionPie, RoyalBirthdayCake for the Queen,BeefCarbonnade,CheeseSoufflePojarskiSmitane(veal meat balls) with Sauce ColdLemonSouffle,HaddockSt.Germain,TarteTatin,YogurtBruleewithMangoandPapaya,Jam and CreamSpongeCake,SalmonFishcakes,CottagePie,SteakDiane,GlenfiddichChocolate Mousse,ScottishThistleShortbread,CrathieCrunchmade with McVities chocolate tea biscuits and creme de menthe liqueur.McVities tea biscuits also used in Prince William'sChocolate Biscuit Cake are available online.StiltonFritters with CreamyWalnutDressing,Chicken and LeekPie,VenisonStew,PiquantDillandLimeSauce,LambwithHerbedDumplings,IrishStew,Breastof Pheasant with BarleyRisotto,MincePie,TreacleTart,TraditionalIrishSodaBread,Chocolate Yule Log.MulledWine,BrandySauce,ChristmasPuddingTraditionalEnglish Trifle,LobsterThermidor,SmokedSalmon andCrabmeatCustards,PureedHerbDressing,PeachPannaCotta,PoachedEggsSuzette,IcedPralineandAmarettoSouffle withPoachedPear,and Many more recipes. Each recipes begins with several paragraphs about the recipe also including which Royal enjoys this recipe and as to when it is most often used in the Royal household. The ingredients for each recipe are common ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores or food markets.This book is not a book filled with recipe ingredients that are hard to find in stores. The stories that Chef Mc Grady includes about the Royal family are priceless.This book is an EXCELLENT read even if one does not make any of the recipes.Much information about the Royal family. Another favorite of Prince William is Eaton Mess.This recipe is not in this book,however is on the web elsewhere.In the meantime do try Prince William's Chocolate Biscuit Cake,served at the wedding. ALSO:Do.... place a copy of this book in your home.Truly is Exceptional!Read full review
A truly excellent recipe book, with the recipes interspersed with stories from the author's experiences of working in palace kitchens. Equally importantly, this is a wonderful dedication to Her Royal Highness Princess Diana of Wales. For everyone who appreciates quality cooking and dining,, this book is a delight.
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I had the pleasure of meeting the author at a presentation he gave. I couldn't wait to buy the cookbook after hearing him speak of the royal family with such respect and warmth. The recipes are straight forward and delicious! Please try the parsnip and apple soup. It is so good. The Gaellic beef dish is also wonderful! The stories in the book about the royals and their palaces are written in the same venacular in which the author speaks. A very enjoyable cookbook. I just wish I'd owned it before meeting Darren so I could have him sign it.
What an awesome cookbook. I love the stories that accompany most of the recipes. Most of the recipes are easy to follow, because of the great directions. I love the photos, too. Some ingredients will need to be ordered online.
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