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When Queen Elizabeth was inaugurated in 1953, a dish called coronation chicken was the star of her celebratory luncheon. The dish incorporated curry powder and apricot puree. This Saturday, May 6, King Charles III will be crowned. Coronation quiche, a recipe that Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have shared with the world, will be served in many homes across Britain.

King Charles has been known for years for his passion for gardening and organic agriculture, so it seems fitting that his quiche includes fresh garden spinach, broad beans (fava beans) and fresh tarragon.

Quiche kind of peaked in the U.S. in the late 1970s, so it may not strike you as a particularly trendy or interesting recipe. But quiche is solid and always a good choice. And now seems as good a time as any to bring it back into fashion. My version of coronation quiche uses sauted fresh spinach, sharp cheddar cheese, and a touch of nutmeg instead of tarragon. (With deep apologies to King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.)

Ive put together a menu fit for a king or wueen. This menu is also ideal for your mother or the mother in your life (Mothers Day falls on May 14) featuring a full-on British-style tea party: flaky, buttery apple and walnut scones, Coronation spinach quiche, and a variety of savory tea sandwiches.

Of course, youll need a pot of good English tea, a pitcher of milk, lemon slices and sugar cubes to celebrate the king or queen in your life.

Making scones is quite easy and so much better than the dry, crumbly ones you find in most bakeries. Small cubes of tart apple and chopped walnuts flavor a cream-based scone. The dough needs to refrigerate for at least an hour, so plan your time accordingly. Serve with butter and jam and a pot of hot tea.

Makes 12 scones.

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For the topping:

*For a nuttier flavor, place the nuts on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for about 8 minutes. Cool slightly and then chop.

Instructions

This is my adaptation of King Charles recipe for Coronation Quiche. Charles recipe uses spinach, broad beans (or favas) and tarragon. I use lightly sauted fresh spinach, a sharp English cheddar in a simple quiche batter. You can add asparagus spears or fava beans or fresh peas and mix it up.

Serves 6.

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The pastry (or one approximately 8-inch premade pastry shell):

The quiche batter:

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Tea sandwiches

Each one of these recipes makes 1 sandwich which is then cut into 4 squares or triangles. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Make an assortment of sandwiches and serve with a pot of tea.

Serves 1 to 2.

Cheese and Chutney Tea Sandwich

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Instructions

Cucumber and watercress tea sandwich

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Instructions

Other tea sandwich ideas:

Tea tips:

Bring a pot of water to boil. Heat your teapot by splashing some boiling water inside and then discard. Add tea leaves (black, green, herbal) to the pot and cover with boiling water. Let steep for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the type of tea. Serve with a tea strainer, thin lemon slices, sugar cubes, honey, and a pitcher of milk or cream.

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Tea time: A feast fit for a king or queen, just in time for coronation - WBUR News