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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 – Saffron Chicken Stew with Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

This vibrant Moroccan-spiced chicken stew is packed with a complexity of flavors that will taste even better the following day in the unlikely event you have leftovers; another way to perk up those rather dull chicken breast fillets that cry … Continue reading

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Recipe: Gratin of Fennel & Black Olives

Fresh fennel and fennel seeds with their distinctive anise flavor are used in recipes all over the world and regularly crop up in Italian (sausages), French (absinthe), Middle Eastern, Asian and Indian cuisine, for instance. Thinly-shaved, crisp, fresh fennel makes … Continue reading

Posted in Vegetables / Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Recipe: Pan-Roasted Halibut (or Cod) with a Fig & Olive Tapenade

A traditional French Provencal Tapenade is a thick, piquant paste made with black olives, capers and anchovies, pounded together with some really good olive oil. It makes a fabulous hors d’oeurve and is normally served as a spread for crisp … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chocolate Ganache & Raspberry Filo Bites

These impressive one-bite treats are incredibly easy to make and are especially good if you’re feeding a crowd and want dessert to be of the ‘just-pop-it-in-your-mouth’ variety. The tiny filo cups are made by Athena and can be found in … Continue reading

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Recipe – Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork

BBQ lovers will be in hog-heaven over this! Here’s how to produce your own classic ‘BBQ Pulled Pork’; all you need is a stove-top smoker such as the one made by Camerons  – one of the best kitchen investments you … Continue reading

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Recipe: Fast & Fabulous Frico

These delicious little appetizer treats are so ridiculously easy to make that they barely warrant the title of ‘recipe’. Frico are no more than oven baked crisps of finely grated hard cheese such as Parmigiano Regianno, Grana Padano or Percorino … Continue reading

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Recipe – A Great British Beef Stew with Dumplings

I was raised on comfort food like this and with winter hanging around for a while, what could be more satisfying that a steaming bowl of tender beef stew with suet dumplings? Many people in the US won’t be familiar … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Wasabi Sliders

First of all, let me say that if you can find authentic, unadulterated Wasabi, then good for you! The powdered and prepared stuff labeled ‘Wasabi’ that you’ll find in most supermarkets has quite an interesting list of ingredients; including some … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Indian & Asian Cuisine, Made in Under 30 mins, Salads & Appetizers | 1 Comment

Recipe – Mocha Walnut Fudge Pudding Cake

This is one of those miraculous desserts that separates into a rich fudgey sauce on the bottom with sponge on top. It’s also ridiculously easy to make. The original recipe calls for regular all-purpose flour but this version is gluten-free; … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Porcini Meatballs

I’d been craving a comforting bowl of spaghetti and meatballs and came up with this low-carb, healthy version using spaghetti squash instead of pasta. OK, it’s not the same but it’s light, fresh-tasting and totally satisfying. A summery alternative. Vegetarians … Continue reading

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