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Victorian Recipes



Victorian Lemonade
Lemonade has been around for a long while - and was even a common refreshment during Victorian summers! Much like the lemonade stands of today, you could buy a cold serving of lemonade from a streetside vendor during the warm months to cool you down! Thanks to AllRecipes for this deliciously simple rendition that uses the rinds as well as the fruit! Ingredients Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 5 lemons 1 ¼ cups white sugar 1 ¼ quarts water Directions Peel the rinds from
May 21 min read


Ambrosia Fruit Salad
With us firmly in springtime, allow me to share a simple and classic spring recipe: Ambrosia fruit salad! This old-fashioned version doesn't contain the new additions of marshmallows and cool whip, so you can make it with a few fruits and sugar! Thanks to Biscuits and Burlap for the recipe! Ingredient notes Oranges are the most important ingredient in ambrosia. If you start with good quality, juicy, sweet oranges you can't go wrong. Keep in mind that often times the oranges w
Apr 71 min read


Shepherd's Pie
A great dish for a rainy spring day! This classic dish is one I'm sure we're all familiar with. Delicious, simple, and very filling! Thanks to AllRecipes for the recipe! https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220519/irish-shepherds-pie/ Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 pounds lean ground lamb 1 onion, diced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon paprika ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon sal
Mar 232 min read


Victorian Stewed Steak
Another Victorian recipe collection for you! Enjoy this hearty stewed steak recipe - perfect for late winter! Thank you to Old British Recipes!
Feb 271 min read

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