Jackie Mansfield

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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
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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
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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
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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