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About edibletcetera

I'm passionate about food; I cook, photograph, eat...then writes about it in that order. I'm also an occasional restaurant critic and caterer; a former newspaper columnist; author; social media/marketing communications; world traveler; dog lover; skier...and wit, (according to those who know me).

Recipe – Panzanella (Tuscan Bread & Tomato Salad)

Using a few good quality ingredients such as very ripe, organic hothouse tomatoes, cucumber, fresh basil, red onion and the best extra virgin olive oil, this is a fabulous way to make the most of some slightly stale, leftover ciabatta-type … Continue reading

Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Recipe – Chocolate Mousse (with Hazelnut Praline)

A good chocolate mousse is quite sublime and so ridiculously easy to make, that I wonder why people fork out their hard earned cash to buy those tiny chocolate mousses from high-end food emporiums, or worse, the little six-packs of … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts | 2 Comments

Recipe – Warm Asian Chicken Salad with a Citrus-Lemongrass Dressing

Here’s another main-course salad that’s bursting with fresh, bright flavor and has lots of healthy, delicious crunch. You can whip it up in no time and in this recipe the chicken is sauteed just before serving but it’s also a … Continue reading

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Made in Under 30 mins, Poultry, Salads & Appetizers | 5 Comments

Recipe – Pasta with Tuna & Anchovies

Fast, fabulous & filling, this is the perfect solution for those times when you stagger in tired and hungry after a long day at work. It’s amazing what you can quickly crank out using the contents of your kitchen cupboard … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Made in Under 30 mins, Pasta | 4 Comments

Recipe – Broccoli Braised with White Wine, Garlic, Chili & Sundried Tomatoes

Braising a cruciferous vegetable like broccoli for an hour might sound a bit like asking for trouble but the end result is totally worth it and it’s unexpectedly good. Yes, you do lose the bright green color you get with … Continue reading

Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Recipe – Sweet Potato & Salmon Fishcakes

Faced with a few cans of wild-caught Atlantic salmon that I bought from Costco a while back – and finding the contents rather uninspiring, unlike the lovely, bright pink canned salmon I remember from my UK childhood, I decided they’d … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood | 4 Comments

Recipe – Candied Citrus Peel

Not exactly a dessert but these wonderful tangy little strips of crystallized citrus peel are simply divine served as a nibble with an espresso, or perhaps chopped and sprinkled onto cupcake frosting – or folded into cake and pancake batter … Continue reading

Posted in Cookies & Edible Gifts, Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts | 7 Comments

Recipe – Bruschetta with a White Bean, Lemon, Herb & Garlic Purée

I love recipes that rely on ingredients that we (should) already have in our kitchen cupboard and fridge. For instance, I’m never without a few cans of cannellini beans, some fruity extra-virgin olive oil, chili oil or dried sage – … Continue reading

Posted in Made in Under 30 mins, Salads & Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Recipe – Lemon Pudding

Grandma used to make this and then so did Mum; a special pudding served after our traditional Sunday roast, usually around Easter time. It was a childhood favorite and one of those puddings that had us bouncing off the walls … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts | 2 Comments

Recipe – Asparagus & Parmesan Soup

Asparagus is really good right now with firm young stalks that snap easily. Here’s a delicious soup that’s completely vegetarian, is simple to make and impressive enough for a posh dinner party. According to this interesting article in the Huffington … Continue reading

Posted in Soups, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 4 Comments