Monthly Archives: November 2011

Recipe: Pumpkin Grand Marnier Cheesecake with a Polenta Crust & Cranberry Caramel Syrup

As cheesecakes go, this is surprisingly light. For one thing, I make it with reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) and there’s a lot of pumpkin in the filling. It makes a luscious alternative to the usual pumpkin pie and the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Polenta with Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage

With Thanksgiving looming, I’m always keen to come up with a side dish to replace the ubiquitous green beans and canned mushroom soup topped with canned fried onions – and that most bewildering of side dishes, lime-flavored jello (jelly) enhanced … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chicken Soup with Lemongrass, Coconut & Basil

This is a fresh-tasting and fragrant soup that’s really easy to prepare and the hot bright flavors will dance on your tongue. Leave out the chili altogether if you prefer – or increase it until steam comes out of your … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chicken with Cider & Tarragon

Here’s another easy, scrumptious chicken dish – the combined flavors are unexpectedly good. Serve it piping hot with some fluffy mashed potatoes – perfect for cold blustery days, or on any day where you want to eat something really delicious. … Continue reading

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