Index

Page numbers in italic indicate pages with illustrations

A
Alice, Princess, 154
Andrassy, Count, 50
Andrew, Prince, 3, 13, 41, 70,
114, 129
Anne, Princess, 49
Appetizers
  Chilled Tomato and Dill Mousse
   (Fat-Free Version), 9, 193, 213
  Chilled Tomato and Dill Mousse
   with Lobster, 9, 20, 193
  Croques Monsieur, 12, 17, 23
  Cucumber and Mint Mousse, 52
  Eggs Drumkilbo, 94, 95
  Gleneagles Pâté, 18–19, 19
  Herbed Crepes with Goat Cheese
   and Maple Salmon, 22–23, 23
  Sausage Rolls, 23, 24
  Stilton and Pecan Sable with
   Poached Pear, 12, 21, 23
  Stilton Fritters with Creamy
   Walnut Dressing, 158
Armstrong-Jones, Sarah, 113, 131
Ascot boxes, 48
Ascot horse races, 2, 47–49

B
Ballathie House Hotel, vii
Balmoral Castle, 6, 108, 114
  beauty of, 109–110
  Dee, River, 109, 112–113
  food served at, 112, 113
  Ghillies Ball, 113, 116

  on holiday at, 113–115
  kitchen and chefs at, 110, 115
  kitchen garden at, 110–111
  mushrooms at, 6–7
  Penn door, 110, 110
  royal calendar, xii, 2, 109
  shooting parties, 111–112
  staff at, 110
  wildlife at, 111
Barnes, Nanny, 115
Beef
  Beef Carbonnade, 93
  Beef Curry - English Style, 172
  Beef Wellington, 54, 55
  Cottage Pie, 115, 122, 123–124
  Gaelic Steaks, 25
  Steak Diane, 125
  Tenderloin Steaks, with Boursin,
   Rosemary, Bell Pepper Sauce,
   126, 127
  Tenderloin Steaks, with Stilton
   and Walnut Crust, Mushroom
   Cream Sauce, 100
Berry, John, vii
Beverages
  Iced Coffee, 35, 48–49
  Lemon Refresher, 92, 102
  Mulberry Gin, 44, 81
  Mulled Wine, 179
Bluebottle, 86
Boxing Day, 154–155
Breads
  English Pancakes, 71

  Bread and Butter Pudding, 136, 137
  Bread Sauce, 151, 162
  Traditional Irish Soda Bread, 177
Britannia, HMY, 82, 84
  Cowes Week, 49, 84
  food served on, 86, 87–89, 92
  kitchen and chefs on, 89–92,
   90, 92
  menu for, 89
  royal calendar, xii, 2
  summertime sailing, 84–85
  trips aboard, 83–84, 86–89, 91
  yacht racing, 49, 84
Buckingham Palace, 4
  costs associated with, 9
  diplomatic receptions, 11–12
  food served at, 6–9, 189–190
  garden tea parties, 14–16
  kitchen and chefs at, 5–6
  life at, xi–xiii, 8–9
  menus for, 8
  royal calendar, 1, 2, 5
  state visits and banquets, 8–11,
   10, 11
  teatime, 12–14
  transporting food, 7

C
Cakes

  Battenburg Cake, 14, 28, 30
  Chocolate Biscuit Cake, 13–14,
   28, 31
  chocolate cakes, 13–14

  Chocolate Roulade “Yule Log”,
   176–177, 182
  Christmas Cake, 147, 147, 152,
   178–179
  Earl Grey Tea Cake, 32
  Jam and Cream Sponge, 28, 106
  Jam and Cream Swiss Roll, 33
  Royal Birthday Cake, 74–75, 75
  Yule logs, 146, 152, 154,
   176–177, 182
Carluccio, Antonio, 6, 124
Charles, Prince
  at Balmoral Castle, 114–115,
   116–117
  favorite foods of, 6, 193
  gifts for, 149
  menu for, 3
  on River Dee, 113
  separation from Diana, 185
  wedding of, ix–x
Cheese
  Cheese Soufflé, 96, 97
  Croques Monsieur, 12, 17, 23
  Fall Greens with Roasted Beets,
   Caramelized Walnuts, Goat
   Cheese, Walnut Dressing, 202
  Herbed Crepes with Goat Cheese
   and Maple Salmon, 22–23, 23
  Sage Derby Dauphinoise
   Potatoes, 27
  Stilton and Pecan Sable with
   Poached Pear, 12, 21, 23
  Stilton Fritters with Creamy
   Walnut Dressing, 158
  Supreme of Pheasant Stuffed with
   Goat Cheese, 166
  Tenderloin Steaks, with Stilton
   and Walnut Crust, Mushroom
   Cream Sauce, 100
Chicken
  Chicken and Leek Pie, 163
  Curried Chicken Pies, 164, 168
Chocolate
  Andrassy Pudding, 50, 66–67
  Chocolate Biscuit Cake, 13–14,
   28, 31
  chocolate cakes, 13–14
  Chocolate Perfection Pie, 72–73, 73
  Chocolate Roulade “Yule Log”,
   176–177, 182
  Coffee Mousse, 68
  Crathie Crunch, 134, 135
  Glenfiddich Chocolate Mousse, 130
  Royal Birthday Cake, 74–75, 75

  Christmas Cake, 147, 147, 152,
   178–179
  Christmas celebrations, 15,
   145–153, 150, 151, 153, 154
  Christmas Pudding, 152, 180
Cooking training, vi–viii
Corgis, xiv, 112, 152, 156
Cowes Week, 49, 84
Crepes
  Crepes Islandaise, 45, 67
  Easter traditions, 44–45
  English Pancakes, 71
  Herbed Crepes with Goat Cheese
   and Maple Salmon, 22–23, 23
Cross of St. George, 79
Cucumber and Mint Mousse, 52

D
Dee, River, 109, 112–113
Desserts. See also Cakes; Ice cream;
 Pies and tarts
  Andrassy Pudding, 50, 66–67
  Brandy Snaps, 69, 152
  Bread and Butter Pudding, 136, 137
  Christmas Pudding, 152, 180
  Coffee Mousse, 68
  Cold Lemon Soufflé, 102–103,
   103
  Crathie Crunch, 134, 135
  Crème Brûlée, 43, 70
  English Pancakes, 71
  Framboises St. George, 47, 78, 79
  Glenfiddich Chocolate Mousse,
   130
  Greek Yogurt and Strawberry
   Cheesecake, 127, 138
  Iced Praline and Amaretto Soufflé
   with Poached Pear, 193, 218,
   219
  Isle of Wight Pudding, 107
  Lemon Cheese, 80
  Lemon Mille-Feuille with Rhubarb
   Coulis, 76–77, 77
  Peach Panna Cotta, 217
  Peach Princess, 139
  Queen of Puddings, 142
  Scottish Thistle Shortbread, 113,
   131
  Steamed Syrup Sponge Pudding,
   168, 181
  Summer Pudding, 132, 133
  Tarte Tatin, 104–105
  Traditional English Trifle, 182, 183
  Veiled Farmer’s Daughter, 141

  Yogurt Brûlée with Mango and
   Papaya, 105
Diana, Princess, 188, 197
  at Balmoral Castle, 114–115,
   116–117
  on Britannia, 85
  complicated life of, 194–198
  death of, 195–197
  deer hunting of, 112
  dogs and, 46
  entertaining at Kensington Palace,
   191–194
  favorite foods of, 9, 115, 137, 188,
   192–193, 214
  friendship with, 15, 115, 195, 199
  gifts from, 195, 196
  influence of, vi
  at Kensington Palace, v, 185–195
  mangoes and, 12
  menu for, 3
  notes from, 187, 188, 191, 196,
   198
  Princess in the Kitchen, 188
  Sandringham House, love for, 155
  separation from Charles, 185
  wedding of, ix–x
  at Windsor Castle, 46
Dickman, Cyril, 157
Diplomatic receptions, 11–12
Disney World, 87
Duke of Edinburgh. See Philip, Prince

E
Easter traditions, 44–47, 45
Eastwood, Clint, 193
Edinburgh, Duke of. See Philip, Prince
Eggs
  Carrot and Egg Roulade with
   Mesclun Salad and a Maple
   Ginger Dressing, 192, 200–201
  Eggs Drumkilbo, 94, 95
  Poached Eggs en Croûte, 111, 118,
   120
  Poached Eggs Suzette, 216
Elizabeth, Queen (Queen Mother), 3,
85, 113, 154
Elizabeth II, Queen
  birthday celebration, 45–46
  corgis of, xiv, 112, 152, 156
  favorite foods of, 13–14, 31, 45–46
  gifts for, 12, 41, 88, 146, 149
  gifts from, 149
  horses at Ascot, 48
  influence of, vi

Elizabeth II, Queen
  menu for, 3, 26
  pancake day, 45
  Queen’s carrots, xiii
  teatime, xiv, 13–14
  Windsor Castle fire, 38
  Windsor Horse Show, 49

F
Fromont, Mark, xi
Fruit
  Balmoral Strawberry Jam, 143
  Cold Lemon Soufflé, 102–103,
   103
  Framboises St. George, 47, 78, 79
  Greek Yogurt and Strawberry
   Cheesecake, 127, 138
  Iced Praline and Amaretto
   Soufflé with Poached Pear, 193,
   218, 219
  Isle of Wight Pudding, 107
  Lemon Cheese, 80
  Lemon Mille-Feuille with Rhubarb
   Coulis, 76–77, 77
  Lemon Refresher, 92, 102
  Old English Apple Pie, 140
  Parsnip and Apple Soup with
   Parmesan-Chive Foam, 204, 205
  Peach Panna Cotta, 217
  Peach Princess, 139
  Pear and Walnut Salad with
   Parmesan Balsamic Dressing,
   204, 209
  Raspberry Ice Cream, 28, 29
  Raspberry Tartlets, 34–35, 75
  Stilton and Pecan Sable with
   Poached Pear, 12, 21, 23
  Summer Pudding, 132, 133
  Tarte Tatin, 104–105
  Veiled Farmer’s Daughter, 141
  Yogurt Brûlée with Mango and
   Papaya, 105
Fruitcakes, 147, 147, 152, 178–179

G
Garden tea parties, 14–16
Gardner, Anne, 109
Ghillies Ball, 113, 116
Gifts for royal family, 12, 41, 88, 146,
149
Gloucester, Duchess of, 154
Golden syrup, 155, 175
Grand prix, 49

H
Ham
  Croques Monsieur, 12, 17, 23
Harry, Prince, 6, 188, 194
  at Balmoral Castle, 114–115
  on Britannia, 85
  custody arrangements, 194–195
  favorite foods of, 123, 142, 175,
   189, 189, 190–191
  gifts for, 147, 148
  Junior Apprentices, 190
  at Kensington Palace, 187
  rabbit hunting, 112
  on River Dee, 113
Holyrood Palace, 2
Home Park Private, 42, 43, 50
Hot boxes, 111–112
Hyams & Cockerton, 8

I
Ice cream

  at Buckingham Palace, 189–190
  Raspberry Ice Cream, 28, 29
  Vanilla Ice Cream, 65
International Driving Grand Prix, 49

J
Jams

  Balmoral Strawberry Jam, 143
  Jam and Cream Sponge, 28, 106
  Jam and Cream Swiss Roll, 33

K
Kensington Palace, 184
  entertaining at, 191–194
  food served at, 187–191, 189,
   192–194
  life at, 185–195
  menus for, 8

L
Lamb

  Lamb Raan (Indian Leg of Lamb),
   167
  Navarin of Lamb with Herbed
   Dumplings, 168, 169
  Rack of Lamb with Garlic,
   Rosemary, and Juniper, 56
  Roast Spring Leg of Lamb, 53
Lifeboat Inn, 150

M
Males, Pete, viii
Manatees (sea cows), 88

Margaret, Princess, 45
Marmite, 25
Masson, Sandy, 112
McGrady family, ix
Menu Royal tradition, 8
Menus, 3, 13, 26, 89
Mulberry Gin, 44, 81

N
New Year’s Eve, 156–157, 157

O
Order of the Garter, 47

P
Page, Peter, 6, 8
Pancake day, 44–45
Parker, Michael, xi
Park House, 145
Parsnip and Apple Soup with
 Parmesan-Chive Foam, 204, 205
Pastillage dishes, 10–11, 10
Pheasants
  Breast of Pheasant with a Pearl
   Barley “Risotto”, 171
  Supreme of Pheasant Stuffed with
   Goat Cheese, 166
Philip, Prince
  at Balmoral Castle, 113–114
  favorite foods of, 25, 45, 67
  gardens at Balmoral Castle, 110
  grilling, love of, 114, 125, 127
  International Driving Grand Prix,
   49
  menu for, 3
  yacht racing, 84, 86
Pies and tarts, sweet
  Chocolate Perfection Pie, 72–73, 73
  Mince Pies, 152, 174, 182
  Old English Apple Pie, 140
  Raspberry Tartlets, 34–35, 75
  Tarte Tatin, 104–105
  Treacle Tart, 175
Pies and tarts, savory
  Chicken and Leek Pie, 163
  Cottage Pie, 115, 122, 123–124
  Curried Chicken Pies, 164, 168
Pine, Robert, 115, 115, 147
Plum puddings, 152

Q
Queen’s carrots, xiii
Quick, David, 81

R
Royal Air Force, viii
Royal Ascot horse races, 2, 47–49
Royal calendar, xii, 1–2, 5, 37, 109, 145
Royal Household Social Club, 40,
152–153
Royal life, v
Royal warrant, 7
Royal Windsor Horse Show, 1, 49–50

S
Salad dressings

  Carrot and Egg Roulade with
   Mesclun Salad and a Maple
   Ginger Dressing, 192, 200–201
  Chive Cream Dressing, 52
  French Dressing, 93
  Pear and Walnut Salad with
   Parmesan Balsamic Dressing,
   204, 209
  Pureed Herb Dressing, 192, 215
Salads
  Avocado and Hearts of Palm
   Salad, 201
  Carrot and Egg Roulade with
   Mesclun Salad and a Maple
   Ginger Dressing, 192, 200–201
  Fall Greens with Roasted Beets,
   Caramelized Walnuts, Goat
   Cheese, Walnut Dressing, 202
  Pear and Walnut Salad with
   Parmesan Balsamic Dressing,
   204, 209
  Pressed Vegetable Terrine, 203
  Smoked Salmon and Crabmeat
   Custards, 212–213
Sandringham House, 144
  beauty of, 145, 155
  Boxing Day at, 154–155
  Christmas at, 145–153, 150, 151,
   153, 154
  food served at, 146, 151–152, 153,
   153, 154–155
  kitchen and chefs at, 145, 146
  New Year’s Eve, 156–157, 157
  royal calendar, xii, 1, 145
  shooting parties, 154–155
Sarah, Duchess of York, 13, 14, 30,
155, 190
Sauces
  Brandy Sauce, 179
  Bread Sauce, 151, 162
  Cream Walnut Dressing, 158
  Dill Cream Sauce, 64

  Dill Hollandaise, 128
  Gravad Lax with Sauce Suedoise,
   121
  Piquant Dill and Lime Sauce, 162
  Tenderloin Steaks, with Boursin,
   Rosemary, Bell Pepper Sauce,
   126, 127
  Tenderloin Steaks, with Stilton
   and Walnut Crust, Mushroom
   Cream Sauce, 100
Sausage Rolls, 23, 24
Savoy Hotel, viii, ix–x
Scrabster Harbor, 85
Scones, xiii
  Royal Tea Scones, xiv, 75
Seafood
  Chilled Tomato and Dill Mousse
   with Lobster, 9, 20, 193
  Curried Salmon Kedgeree, 111, 117,
   118
  Eggs Drumkilbo, 94, 95
  Gleneagles Pâté, 18–19, 19
  Goujons of Salmon with
   Tyrolienne Sauce, 113, 129
  Gravad Lax with Sauce Suedoise,
   121
  Haddock St. Germain, 101
  Herbed Crepes with Goat Cheese
   and Maple Salmon, 22–23, 23
  Lobster Thermidor, 210, 211
  Poached Salmon with Dill
   Hollandaise, 128
  Salmon en Croûte, 58
  Salmon Fishcakes, 118, 119
  Smoked Salmon and Crabmeat
   Custards, 212–213
  Sole Murat, 57
Shooting parties, 111–112, 154–155
Sidebars
  Ascot, 48
  Beat Retreat, 90
  Beet Red, 192
  Christmas Ball, 15
  Christmas Pudding, 152
  Diana at the Castle, 46
  Feeding the Cooks, 150
  Gift From a Queen, 149
  Hollywood at Home, 193
  Huntress Diana, 112
  Junior Apprentices, 190
  From Kitchen to Table, 7
  Leftovers for Dinner, 153
  Maids-a-Milking, 42–43, 43
  Meeting a Princess, 115

  Of Mice and Men, 87
  Not Your Typical Fruitcake, 147, 147
  Princess in the Kitchen, 188
  Provisioning the Kitchen, 41
  Royal Gifts, 88
  Royal Politesse, 12
  Sneak Attack, 148
  Waves Outside and Inside, 91
  What to Wear, 155
  What Will the Queen Eat?, 8
  Who Foots the Bill?, 9
  Wild Balmoral, 111
  Windsor Ablaze, 38
  Windsor Mulberries, 44
Smith, Arthur, 148
Soufflés
  accident at Windsor Castle, 41–42
  Andrassy Pudding, 50, 66–67
  Cheese Soufflé, 96, 97
  Cold Lemon Soufflé, 102–103, 103
  Iced Praline and Amaretto Soufflé
   with Poached Pear, 193, 218, 219
  Spinach Soufflé, 26–27
Soups and stews
  Beef Curry - English Style, 172
  Irish Stew, 170
  Navarin of Lamb with Herbed
   Dumplings, 168, 169
  Parsnip and Apple Soup with
   Parmesan-Chive Foam, 204, 205
  Spring Asparagus Soup with Dill, 51
  Venison Stew, 165
State visits and banquets, 8–11, 10, 11
Stews. See Soups and stews
St. George, 47, 79
St. Stephen’s Day, 154
Superman, 85, 85

T
Tarts
. See Pies and tarts
Teatime, xiv, 12–14
Transporting food, 7, 48–49, 125
Treacle, 155
Turkey
  Roast Turkey, 160, 161

V
Vanilla Sugar, 76
Veal
  Pojarski Smitane, 98, 99
Vegetables
  Avocado and Hearts of Palm Salad,
   201
  Basmati Rice Pilaf, 173

Vegetables
  Breast of Pheasant with a Pearl
   Barley “Risotto”, 171
  Carrot and Egg Roulade with
   Mesclun Salad and a Maple
   Ginger Dressing, 192, 200–201
  Chicken and Leek Pie, 163
  Chilled Tomato and Dill Mousse
   (Fat-Free Version), 9, 193, 213
  Chilled Tomato and Dill Mousse
   with Lobster, 9, 20, 193
  Choux á la Cherbourg, 55, 59
  Cottage Pie, 115, 122, 123–124
  Fall Greens with Roasted Beets,
   Caramelized Walnuts, Goat
   Cheese, Walnut Dressing, 202
  Haddock St. Germain, 101
  Marinated Portabella Mushrooms,
   124, 127
  Mashed Potatoes, 159, 168
  Normandy-Style Boulangère
   Potatoes, 61, 62
  Petit Pois á la Français, 61, 63
  Pommes Fondantes, 64

  Pressed Vegetable Terrine, 203
  Roasted Spring Vegetables, 60, 61
  Sage Derby Dauphinoise
   Potatoes, 27
  Spinach and Red Pepper Roulade
   with Shaved Parmesan, 208–209
  Spinach Soufflé, 26–27
  Spring Asparagus Soup
   with Dill, 51
  Stuffed Aubergine (Stuffed
   Eggplant), 190, 206, 214–215
  Stuffed Bell Peppers, 206, 207

W
Whybrew, Paul, 38
William, Prince, 6, 188, 194
  at Balmoral Castle, 114–115
  on Britannia, 85
  chocolate egg for, 46
  custody arrangements, 194–195
  favorite foods of, 123, 142, 189,
   189, 190–191
  gifts for, 147, 148
  Junior Apprentices, 190

  at Kensington Palace, 187
  rabbit hunting, 112
  on River Dee, 113
Windsor Castle, 36
  beauty of, 37
  dairy at, 42–43, 43
  Easter traditions, 44–47, 45
  fire at, 38
  food served at, 40–41
  kitchen and chefs at, 39–40, 41–42
  mangoes at, 41
  mulberry trees at, 44
  Order of the Garter, 47
  royal calendar, 1, 2, 37
  springtime at, 44
  Windsor weekends, 40–42
Windsor Great Park, 42
Windsor Horse Show, 1, 49–50
Wood Farm, 145, 155, 156, 156, 185

Y
Yacht racing, 49, 84
Young, John, 110
Yule logs, 146, 152, 154, 176–177, 182