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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 – Indian Spiced Fishcakes

I nearly tore my hair out the other day, trying to find some Atlantic fish or fish that was farmed on the US east coast. In the end I resorted to buying Chilean-farmed salmon which worked pretty well in this … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Indian & Asian Cuisine | 12 Comments

Recipe: Pistachio Cookies

These crisp little pistachio cookies are deliciously nutty and go really well with a nice cup of tea. Or coffee. Or neither – just eat them on their own; they’re irresistibly more-ish. Although they’re wheat-free, you do need a really … Continue reading

Posted in Cookies & Edible Gifts, Gluten Free Desserts | 9 Comments

Recipe: Rich Chocolate Almond Cake

I don’t believe it’s possible to have too much chocolate, regardless of how much of it we’ve stuffed into our faces over the past month – nor do I believe we need a special occasion to indulge either. So here’s … Continue reading

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Recipe – Shrimp & Rice with Sherry and Almonds

I normally refer to this recipe as ‘Party Shrimp & Rice’ because unlike paella or risotto that need lots of last-minute attention, this is partly made ahead, making it a perfect ‘go-to’ dish for entertaining. I’ve removed the word ‘Party’ … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood | 4 Comments

Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut & Pomegranate Dip (Muhammara)

This robust-tasting dip originates from Lebanon and as long as you have a food processor it only takes minutes to assemble, making it a perfect party dip for busy hosts. ‘Muhammara’ is chock-full of healthy ingredients and the addition of … Continue reading

Posted in Made in Under 30 mins, Salads & Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 13 Comments

Recipe: Warm Truffled Goat Cheese Toasts with Walnuts, Rosemary & Honey

These fragrant, truffled goat cheese toasts are a quick hors d’oeurve that would go perfectly with a glass of chilled champagne. Little slices of baguette are spread with soft mild goat cheese that’s been blended with truffle oil, then baked … Continue reading

Posted in Made in Under 30 mins, Salads & Appetizers, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Recipe: Warm Spiced Olives with Rosemary, Orange, Garlic & Chili

As we approach the year-end’s festivities, busy foodies that entertain are always on the lookout for fuss-free and impressive hors d’oeurves that can be assembled at the last minute. A bowl of warm olives scented with orange zest, fresh rosemary, … Continue reading

Posted in Made in Under 30 mins, Salads & Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 10 Comments

Recipe – Cream Cheese Torta with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Pesto

This lovely combination of cream cheese layered with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto is perfect for entertaining; just offer some really good crackers or slices of toasted baguette. It isn’t difficult to make but it is a bit fiddly and you’ll … Continue reading

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

Recipe: Sugarplums

Sugarplums are a traditional festive sweetmeat that date back to the 16th century and despite their name, they aren’t sugared plums. Well that’s not quite true because this particular recipe calls for dried plums (prunes) – along with almonds and … Continue reading

Posted in Cookies & Edible Gifts, Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Made in Under 30 mins, Vegan | 5 Comments

Recipe: Spiced Chicken Meatballs

If you’ve overdone the poultry this Thanksgiving, here’s a great recipe for another time – otherwise try these wonderful spicy chicken meatballs; a great alternative for non-beef eaters. They came about after I’d been marinating some chicken breasts in lemon … Continue reading

Posted in Poultry | 4 Comments