Windsor Castle plays host to one of the world's most high profile luncheons on Friday.
As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, crowned heads of state from around the globe will make their way to the Queen's residence.
If you can't make it to the monarch's soiree, don't worry. We have a three-course meal for you to be the queen of your own castle.
The starter:
James Ramsden’s Warm Salad of Tenderstem with Quail Eggs and Bacon
The main:
Windsor Crown Roast of Lamb with Jewelled Rice Stuffing
Something sweet:
Mini Berry Pavlovas
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James says: “I’ve always found that Tenderstem broccoli and eggs go particularly well together. There’s something about the golden yolk oozing over the fresh green shoots that is irresistible. If you can’t find quail eggs then a couple of hens’ eggs will do the trick.” Why not push the boat out and brunch in style over the bank holiday with this quick and simple recipe that’s on the table in ten minutes
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1 tsp olive oil
100g smoked lardons
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Ingredients (Makes 24)
3 medium egg whites
175 g (6 oz) golden or ordinary caster sugar
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
To decorate
6 tablespoons strawberry jam
1/2 lemon, juice only
450 ml (3/4 pint) double cream
250 g (9 oz) Greek style yogurt
250 g (9 oz) raspberries
150 g (5 oz) blueberries
Ingredients (serves 6-8)
1 lean crown roast joint (16 cutlets), ask your butcher to prepare this for you
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
For the Jewelled Rice Stuffing
15ml/1tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely sliced
4 cardamom pods, bruised
½ cinnamon stick
225g/8oz basmati rice, rinsed in several changes of cold water
400ml/14floz good, hot vegetable stock
25g/1oz shelled
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