In envisioning the dining preferences of the Royal Family, one might conjure images of extravagant dishes like roast pheasant or caviar served within the lavish halls of Buckingham Palace. However, a simple yet favored recipe from Clarence House reveals that royal cuisine can also be unpretentious and easily replicated in one’s own kitchen.
Dubbed ‘Cheesy Baked Eggs’, this dish, endorsed by King Charles, was shared in 2020 when he was still the Prince of Wales. The recipe, featuring a combination of various cheeses and a handful of other ingredients, was highlighted on Clarence House’s Instagram account.
During the peak of the Coronavirus pandemic, His Majesty emphasized the significance of good food, stating, “It is deeply troubling to learn that this crisis risks destroying one of the most wonderful joys in life – British cheese!”
For those inclined to try their hand at royal cooking, Clarence House suggests gathering ingredients such as wilted greens, tomatoes, creamy cheese, basil, and other optional additions like sliced cold cuts. Preparing the dish involves greasing a baking dish, arranging the greens and tomatoes as a base, adding cheese and basil, seasoning to taste, cracking an egg in the middle, pouring cream, and topping with grated hard cheese before baking at 180C for 8-10 minutes.
King Charles is not the sole royal who savors baked eggs. Tom Parker Bowles, Queen Camilla’s son, also appreciates a similar recipe from his childhood. In his book, ‘Cooking & The Crown’, Tom mentions the enduring popularity of baked eggs among royals, spanning from Queen Victoria’s era to the present day.
The culinary book features a diverse array of over 100 recipes, including traditional favorites like ‘Pommes Elizabeth’ and ‘Pudding au Pain et aux Cerises’, alongside simpler options suitable for home cooking. For more information, readers can access the book via the provided link.
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