The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Trifle

 https://topwithcinnamon.com/jubilee-pudding-recipe/

Fortnum and Mason held a National competition to choose the winning Pudding fit for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. This delicious Trifle was the winner. There were 5,000 entries and 5 finalists were chosen for the final Judging. Anne and I have been to London and Windsor several times and the Bakeries are incredible. We've also enjoyed spending time at Fortnum and Mason in London. The British love their Puddings. We love the traditional Victoria sponge. I will be making this winning recipe for Christmas this year. 

I posted the link so I have permission to show all of the photographs and give proper credit to the winner and her winning recipe. Trifles have always been a popular British dessert and this one will be front and center for decades to come. 

Here's another great British dessert recipe:

A Hippy Sponge for Cream Tea!

Enjoy!

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Ginger Molasses Cookies

When I got this recipe from King Arthur Baking Company, I knew I would love to make them. In order to give it full credit and be able to post the photo of the cookies, I'm posting a link to the recipe. I can see these cookies made with a Holiday inspired filling for Thanksgiving and Christmas too.

                                                                                                                          Ginger Molasses Cookies with Blueberry Filling 4.8 out of 5 stars rating 4 reviews                                                                 

Enjoy!

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Cauliflower Bake

 It can also be made with Broccoli and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The instructions are the same.

Boil the entire head of Cauliflower in a large Pot for 10 minutes.

Cut the florets into bite sized pieces.

Pour a layer of Sauce in a Pie Pan or Quiche Pan.

Top the first layer of Sauce with the Florets
 and add additional Sauce to cover the Cauliflower.
Salt and Pepper to taste.

Sprinkle the Top with Cheese.

Baked at 340 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes.

Here's what you'll need:

1 Pie Pan or Quiche Pan.

Preheat the oven to 340 degrees.

A medium sized head of Cauliflower or Broccoli.

A Jar of Alfredo Sauce or Bechamel Sauce.

Shredded Swiss Cheese for the Cauliflower and Shredded Cheddar for Broccoli.

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Instructions:

Follow Directions under each Photo.

Serve as a Side dish .

Enjoy!

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Zucchini and Mozzarella Cheese Quiche

This Quiche is delicious:

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 400 degrees.

1 - 9" Pie Pan

1 - Purchased or Homemade Pie Crust for the 9" Pie Pan.

A Mandoline if available.

Prepare the Pan with the Crust and set aside.

3 TBS Butter

4 C thinly sliced Zucchini (about 3 Medium). I sliced them 3/8th" on a Mandoline.

1 Large Vidalia Onion sliced 1/8" on a Mandoline.

This is the Mandoline I have.

2 Large Eggs

2 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes

1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Dried Basil

1/2 tsp Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp Pepper

2 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

2 tsp Dijon Mustard

In a Large Skillet on Medium Heat:

Butter until melted.

Add:

Zucchini

Onion 

Cook until tender stirring often.

Drain and Set aside to Cool slightly.

In a Mixing Bowl:

Eggs

Seasonings

Mix to combine well.

Add Cheese and Zucchini and Stir to combine well.

Spread Mustard evenly over the  bottom of the Pie Crust. 

Spoon  Zucchini Mixture into the prepared Pie Pan.

Bake 35-40 Minutes or until Golden Brown

Cover the Edge of the Crust if needed to prevent burning.

Remove from Oven to a Rack to Cool.

Enjoy!

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Tomato and Gruyère Cheese Tart

 This delicious Tart is made in a Quiche Dish.

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.

One 9" Quiche Dish

10" Pie Crust either purchased or homemade.

2 TBS Butter

1 Leek, trimmed and sliced thin.

8 oz. of Fresh Mushrooms, sliced to equal 3 C.

1 TBS Dry Sherry or Hearty Burgundy Win

1/4 tsp Salt

1 1/2 C Shredded Gruyère Cheese, divided.

1 Tomato, sliced.

Fit the Crust into the Quiche Dish.

In a Large Skillet on Medium Heat:

Butter until melted.

Add:

Leek, cook 8-10 minutes.

Add:

Mushrooms

Sherry 

Salt

Stir to combine well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from Heat and Cool.

Spoon into the Quiche Dish.

Sprinkle Half of the Cheese over the top of the Filling.

Evenly overlap the Tomato slices on top of the Cheese.

Sprinkle with remaining Cheese.

Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until Golden Brown.

Remove from the oven and transfer to a Rack to Cool for 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Gruyère Cheese Soufflé

Gruyère Soufflé

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - Buttered 2 Quart Soufflè Dish

2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread pulsed in a Food Processor to make Bread Crumbs.
1 C Whole Milk
1 C Grated Gruyère Cheese
1 TBS Butter
A pinch of Salt
A pinch of Pepper
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 Large Egg Yolks
3 Large Egg Whites, beaten until stiff peak.

In a large saucepan on medium heat:
Milk, heat to scald.
Reduce heat to low.

Add:
Bread Crumbs
Cheese
Butter
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cook until the Cheese melts, stirring often.
Remove from heat.

Whisk in Egg Yolks.
Fold in Egg Whites.
Pour batter into the dish.
Bake for 30 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Egg in a Bun (microwaved)

 This is an easy and quick meal. It's a Roll, a Hamburger Bun or a Brioche Roll, a pat of Butter, an Egg, 4 small pieces  of your favorite Cheese, Salt and Pepper.

Sometime I don't want a big meal and this is just enough.

Cut out a circle in the top of the Roll, leaving some on the bottom and mash it down with your finger to create an indentation. 

If it's a 2 part Bun, cut the circle out of the top and create a circle in the bottom half but don't cut it out, simply mash it  down with your finger to create an indentation and place the top back on.

Place butter in the hole.

Add an Egg in the Roll, prick the Yolk with a Knife or Fork because it's going to be Microwaved.

Place 3-4 small thin sliced pieces of Cheese around the Egg.

Place it in a Plate

Heat in the Microwave for  1  minute.

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Enjoy!

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