Jackie Mansfield

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Recipe: Warm Spiced Pears with Figs & Almonds
I like simple fruit desserts in winter especially when they’re served warm, perhaps with a dollop of crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream. Pears happen to be one of my favorite winter fruits. Here they’re combined with dried figs and … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Made in Under 30 mins
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Recipe: Chicken Roasted with Herbs & Fresh Lemon
This is a fantastic standby and a great antidote to the festive food prep of the past few days. All the ingredients are thrown together; the chicken is quickly browned then roasted in the oven along with the marinade ingredients. … Continue reading
Posted in Poultry
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Recipe: Cranberry & Grand Marnier Trifle
I was feeling rather wistful for Mum’s English sherry trifle the other day. She’d make one for the Christmas feast in case someone didn’t like our traditional English Christmas pudding which to me was unimaginable, so I always had a … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
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Recipe: Truffled Parsnip, Potato & Leek Soup
I’d planned on making some leek & potato soup for the comfort-factor. But then I added some parsnips that were lurking in my fridge and because I love the aroma of truffle, I seasoned it with my current favorite condiment … Continue reading
Recipe: Sautéed Chicken with Lemongrass, Chili, Coconut & Lime
Here’s a quick and easy dish with a lovely combination of fragrant, bold and bright Asian flavors. You’ll need to marinate the chicken for at least 30 mins and the rest takes no more than another twenty, including time for … Continue reading
Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Made in Under 30 mins, Poultry
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Recipe: Mushroom & Stilton Tart with a Walnut Crust
Here’s another lovely tart that’s perfect for special occasions as it’s rather rich. Stilton is my favorite blue cheese and its unique tang goes beautifully with mushrooms – ‘Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic & Melted Stilton’, for instance. If you can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegetables / Vegetarian
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Recipe: Warm Winter Salad of Red Cabbage, Toasted Hazelnuts & Goat Cheese with a Balsamic Dressing
This is a lovely, colorful salad that would make a perfect starter for any festive occasion. It’s easy to make and the salad is served warm, so have all the ingredients lined up and ready to go as you’ll be … Continue reading
Recipe: Beef, Beer & Onion Stew
This simplified version of Carbonnade is the perfect antidote to the arctic blast that’s sweeping through our nation right now. Preparation time is minimal and oven time is 2-3 hrs depending on how meltingly soft and tender you like your … Continue reading
Posted in Meat
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Recipe: Dark Chocolate ‘Rocky Road’ with Pistachios and Hazelnuts
This classic treat is a bit more grown up than the usual which is invariably made with milk chocolate. It’s also ridiculously easy to make; it freezes like a dream and you can use any combo of nuts you prefer. … Continue reading
Recipe: Cauliflower & Stilton Soup with Chili Croutons
This is one of the easiest and most impressive-tasting soups you can make. It’s 100% vegetarian and provided you use the best English Stilton money can buy (I recommend Cropwell Bishop -I found it in the US in Costco) – … Continue reading
Posted in Soups, Vegetables / Vegetarian
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