Author Archives: edibletcetera

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: Roasted New Potatoes with Anchovies, Garlic & Parsley

Posted on July 6, 2013 by edibletcetera

I’m happy to bet that even anchovy-haters will love this. Anchovies eaten on their own (although I don’t know of anyone who would eat them straight from the can) are intensely salty and fishy but once they’ve been incorporated into … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Recipe: Summer Tart of Roasted Tomatoes, Goat Cheese & Pesto

Posted on June 29, 2013 by edibletcetera

This simple summer tart of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil pesto and mild goat cheese baked in a puff pastry case, is absolutely delicious – and as the pastry in question is the ready made sort that you buy frozen, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Vegetables / Vegetarian | 13 Comments

Recipe: Toffee Bananas (or Berries) with Toasted Almonds

Posted on June 22, 2013 by edibletcetera

Ever wondered what dessert you could quickly whip up with almost no effort that generates a big ‘Yum!’ response? Here’s something I’ve been making since the 1980’s when crème fraîche first became trendy in the UK and this recipe is … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Made in Under 30 mins | 3 Comments

Recipe – Pork with Shallots, Sherry Vinegar and Thyme

Posted on June 15, 2013 by edibletcetera

I’m on a sherry vinegar roll right now (I recently bought a bottle of the best stuff) – and along with a good glug of dry sherry, this recipe makes the most of it. Both go extremely well with pork … Continue reading →

Posted in Meat | 2 Comments

Recipe: Warm Potato Salad with Smoked Bacon, Shallots & Sherry Vinegar

Posted on June 8, 2013 by edibletcetera

Many potato salad recipes use mayonnaise to hold everything together and some are really very good, especially those with fennel or celery mixed in to give it a nice contrasting crunch. However, this version is one of my favorites and … Continue reading →

Posted in Meat, Salads & Appetizers, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Recipe: Kerala Beef Curry with Coconut

Posted on June 1, 2013 by edibletcetera

Add this wonderful recipe to your repertoire of authentic Indian dishes; you’ll find a growing list on this blog here. Beef isn’t something you’ll often find in Indian cuisine; lamb, goat, chicken and seafood are the norm, asides from all … Continue reading →

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Meat | 3 Comments

Recipe – Mushrooms with Fennel & Red Wine

Posted on May 25, 2013 by edibletcetera

As a confirmed fungi-phile, I’m always looking for different ways to incorporate them into a dish. Faced with a huge container of brown button mushrooms at my disposal the other day, I made this delicious and mysteriously dark-looking appetizer with … Continue reading →

Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 3 Comments

Recipe: Truffle Parmesan Popcorn

Posted on May 18, 2013 by edibletcetera

This is snacking heaven! Popcorn is always fun to eat; it’s high in fiber and depending on what you put on it, it becomes a gourmet treat for when your friends drop by… not that you’ll need an excuse to … Continue reading →

Posted in Made in Under 30 mins, Salads & Appetizers, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Recipe: Chicken & Edemame Burger

Posted on May 11, 2013 by edibletcetera

Here’s another delicious way to deal with that piece of boneless, skinless chicken (or perhaps turkey) that you have in your fridge. This recipe packs a high-protein, nutritious punch and is full of flavor, low in fat – and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poultry | 1 Comment