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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: Spicy Pork, Sweet Potato & Mushroom Stew

A delicious, economical and easy stove-top stew that’s perfect fodder for fall. Serve this with rice, quinoa, or mashed spuds and your favorite green vegetable. My preference would be for Brussels sprouts but as there are many people out there … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chocolate Almond Macaroons

These crunchy, intensely chocolatey little cookies are perfect for dunking and take no time at all to make. They’re also dairy and gluten-free; made with egg white, toasted almonds, melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder ( I always use Green & … Continue reading

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Recipe: Noodles with Chicken Livers, Prosciutto & Cognac

I’ve never understood why some people are so averse to chicken livers – they have a luxuriously rich yet delicate flavor and best of all, they’re ridiculously inexpensive and take no time at all to cook. Back in the UK … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spicy Scrambled Tofu

I keep a slab of organic tofu in my fridge for those days when I only have a few minutes to whip up something hot and tasty that packs a protein punch. Scrambled tofu looks very like scrambled eggs thanks … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cranberry, Caramelized Onion & Walnut Tart with Stilton

This luxurious, pretty tart would make a perfect vegetarian entrée or appetizer served with a simple, leafy green salad – perhaps tossed in a toasted walnut oil dressing. The richness of the Stilton is perfectly complemented by the tart, fresh cranberries, … Continue reading

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

Recipe: Pappardelle with Lemon, Arugula & Creme Fraiche (and Turkey Meatballs)

This is another of those luxuriously good pasta dishes that are ridiculously easy to make. Combining lemon juice and zest with crème fraîche creates an unusual and absolutely delicious sauce. Frankly, the turkey (or veal, if you prefer) meatballs were … Continue reading

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Recipe: Root Veg Hash with Kale & Poached Egg

I adapted this dish from one of those recipe cards that Waitrose supermarkets (UK) give out. It’s perfect for an autumn/fall brunch or light supper with it’s nutritious and comforting blend of skillet-browned, diced root vegetables and Tuscan (dinosaur) kale. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spiked Plum Relish

The humble prune-plum’s last hurrah this summer (for me anyway), falls somewhere between a relish and a sauce; something that my friends and I will continue to relish between now and next year’s crop. Spiked Plum Relish is every bit … Continue reading

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Recipe: Noodles with a Walnut, Garlic & Parmesan Sauce

‘Pappardelle al Sugo di Noci’ – or, tender egg noodles bathed in a rich sauce of toasted walnuts, garlic and the very best Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.  Not only is this one of the most deliciously comforting pasta dishes ever, it’s ridiculously easy … Continue reading

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Recipe: Plum & Almond Tart

This is a truly outstanding plum tart and I first made it long ago; longer than I care to admit. I’ve pulled the recipe out of my archives because I’m on a Victoria (Italian prune) plum-roll right now, baking them … Continue reading

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