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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 – Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Walnuts

I’m convinced that Brussels sprouts-haters were force-fed overcooked Brussels as children. I was lucky in that both my parents were great cooks with high culinary standards and our Brussels were always perfect; ‘al dente’, slightly sweet and nutty-tasting. Tossed in … Continue reading

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Recipe: Mushroom Tart

Here’s a lovely appetizer or light lunch dish that would also make a wonderful vegetarian entrée if you left out the prosciutto – it’s delicious either way. You could also make it as one large tart but I happen to … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pears Poached in Red Wine, Juniper & Cinnamon

Pears are one of my favorite autumn/winter fruits, perhaps because the 60 year old William Pear tree that lives on in my childhood-garden memory didn’t start dropping its heavy golden fruit all over our lawn until mid-to-late September. I vividly … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan | 3 Comments

Recipe: Chicken Braised with Marcona Almonds, Baby Potatoes & Sherry

Anything that involves cooking with sherry always piques my interest and I have Nigel Slater (My British culinary hero) to thank for this recipe. I came across it while reading a review of his latest cook book. NS is the … Continue reading

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Recipe – Hummus with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Kale

Here’s one of those drop-dead-easy and delicious appetizers that packs a nutritious punch and only takes 5 minutes to make with a food processor.  Although you can eat it right away, it tastes better after spending a few hours in … Continue reading

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Recipe – Baked Polenta with Gorgonzola, Goat Cheese, Pesto & Tomatoes

Its that time of year when we crave comfort foods like a steaming bowl of creamy gnocchi or perhaps some pasta with spicy sausage and loads of cheese. In my opinion, polenta falls in the same category but is often … Continue reading

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Recipe: Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks with Cardamom & Prunes

There are many recipes out there for lamb shanks and without exception (unless you use a pressure cooker) they all require a long time in the oven or crock-pot. This is a particular favorite, not only because it’s quick to … Continue reading

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Recipe – Cheesy Baked Eggplant, Tomato & Potato Pie

I like to call this ‘Nightshade Pie’ because tomatoes, eggplants and potatoes are curiously related as members of the Solanum or ‘Nightshade’ family. There’s nothing deadly about this recipe however and it makes a hearty vegetarian main course or one-dish … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chicken with Olives, Prunes & Sherry

I’m very fond of recipes where the chicken or meat is added to a marinade for a few hours or overnight, then the whole lot is roasted together with minimum fuss. This is one of those; a particular favorite that … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli, Anchovies, Garlic & Chili

Much as I love baked pasta dishes (like the ones oozing with bechamel sauce, melted cheese and an assortment of wild mushrooms and prosciutto – or a more traditional lasagna verde perhaps), on occasion there’s nothing nicer than a simple … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Made in Under 30 mins, Pasta | 4 Comments