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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 – Spiced Pear Tarte Tatin

Divinely decadent with buttery, caramelized pears oozing a rich fragrant sauce, this is a relatively simple dessert to make (especially if you use ready-rolled frozen puff pastry) – and it’s utterly drool-worthy. Adapted from a Gordon Ramsey recipe, I recommend … Continue reading

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Recipe: Asian Flatiron Steak Salad with a Lemongrass Dressing

Flatiron, or Butler’s steak as it’s known in the UK, is becoming increasingly popular in restaurants as an economical cut of meat with excellent flavor. I like to marinate it for 24 hours to allow the flavors to really penetrate … Continue reading

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Recipe: Praline Pudding Cake

Here’s another of those wonderful desserts that separates during baking to form a light delicate sponge on top with a luscious sauce underneath. This is a really lovely, nutty treat in the same pudding category as sticky toffee pudding but … Continue reading

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Recipe: Salmon, Scallop & Cod Pie with a Lemon-Dill Crumb Topping

The genius Nigel Slater refers to his recipe for a Salmon and Cucumber Pie as being “…A light, unfussy fish pie for a summer’s day”. I’ve slightly adapted the original recipe from his book ‘EAT – The little book of … Continue reading

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Recipe: Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) with Pine Nuts, Basil, Mint & Parsley

Completely vegan, this delicious appetizer has a surprisingly creamy consistency and lots of wonderful, complex flavor. Leaving some of the skin on the eggplant adds texture and color and if you have time, make it at least 2 hours ahead … Continue reading

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Recipe: Blackberry & Lemon Curd Tart

This is an incredibly luscious tart. The lemon curd and pastry crust can be made ahead and the tart assembled just before you eat it. Lemon (lime, grapefruit or orange) curd will keep for about 10 days in sterilized jars … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chicken Salad with Walnuts, Grapes & Preserved Lemon

This chicken salad couldn’t be easier to make and it couldn’t be any more delicious! It’s a perfect way to dress up some cold leftover roast chicken and the addition of finely minced preserved lemon and toasted walnuts elevates it … Continue reading

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Recipe: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine & Cous-Cous with Lemon

Packed with loads of delicious, robust Mediterranean flavor, this Moroccan Vegetable Tagine is 100% vegan, easy to make and is very good eaten on it’s own or served with couscous (or your favorite rice dish). Moroccan preserved lemons are ridiculously … Continue reading

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Recipe: Onion Jam

Not the sort of jam you’d spread on hot buttered toast with afternoon tea but this caramelized tangy-sweet confection makes a perfect addition to pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches and omelets; or serve it on crisp little crostinis, perhaps topped with … Continue reading

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Recipe: Baked Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

Baked pasta is so comforting and this version with broccoli and chicken is no exception with its light, fragrant sauce being quite unlike the sauces used in many popular baked pasta dishes. Adapted from a Patricia Lousada recipe (from a … Continue reading

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