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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 – Rillettes of Pork (Pulled Pork) with Juniper, Thyme, Garlic & Bayleaf

To clarify; ‘pork rillettes’ is traditionally French and resembles a coarse pâté and should be eaten as such. In the US it would probably be referred to as ‘pulled pork’ but the difference is that rillettes is served at room … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chocolate Chestnut Cake (Le Turinois)

I suppose I should have posted this recipe before the end of 2012 as I suspect many of you will be drinking blended kale, spirulina and spinach cleansing drinks this month. I made it for New Year’s Eve and Le … Continue reading

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Recipe: Classic French Onion Soup

Apart from one friend who has a major aversion to onions, I think most people would agree that a bowl of steaming hot French onion soup is heartwarming and delicious, especially at this time of year. The shot of brandy … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spiced, Lacquered Duck

Almost everyone I speak with tells me they’ve never cooked a duck which is a pity, as they’re delicious and no more challenging than roasting a chicken – with added benefits. This recipe is impressive, drop dead easy and if … Continue reading

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Poultry | 4 Comments

Recipe: Pulao with Saffron, Almonds & Dried Fruit

This luxurious Indian/Pakistani dried fruit and saffron pulao dish is usually reserved for special occasions. It also goes brilliantly with baked ham, roast goose, spiced lacquered duck, turkey, or any other roast fowl and it makes a lovely change from … Continue reading

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Recipe – Authentic Indian Beef Vindaloo

I’m convinced that very few people have eaten a traditional Vindaloo. It’s true that many top notch Indian restaurants, especially in the UK serve it as it should be served but having eaten my way around India, I can attest … Continue reading

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Recipe: Oven Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Spices

There don’t seem to be too many exciting recipes out there for cauliflower, asides from numerous variations of ‘au gratin’, puréed soups and the like. I like to eat cauli raw with a hot buttery anchovy-garlic (bagna cauda) dip but … Continue reading

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Made in Under 30 mins, Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Recipe – Chicken Liver Mousse Pâté

As a lifelong fan of every variety of liver pâté (duck, goose, chicken) I sometimes forget that it polarizes people; in fact I don’t know anyone who thinks it’s just ‘okay’. You’re either a lover or a hater. Naturally, I … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chocolate Drenched Grapes

Those of you who’ve been following my blog will know that I’m a rather lazy cook who is always looking to create a delicious result with the minimum of effort. But it’s not just a matter of laziness, as I’ve … Continue reading

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Recipe: Winter Fruit Salad of Persimmon, Pomegranate, Clementines & Dates

There I was, surrounded by stacked crates and huge bags of fruit and veg, when my eye settled on a flat box packed with perfectly squat, golden Fuji (aka Fuyu and/or Sharonfruit in the UK) Persimmons, nestled together like tiny … Continue reading

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