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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: Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Lettuce Wraps

A Nigel Slater recipe, this is my kind of finger food; fiery, fragrant, citrusy nuggets of grilled chicken (or beef, or pork) wrapped in a soft lettuce leaf – just big enough for one or two bites. It’s also very … Continue reading

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Poultry, Salads & Appetizers | 9 Comments

Recipe: Fresh Fig Tart with Goat Cheese, Honey & Thyme

As fresh figs are still very much in season, here’s another simple recipe that you can throw together quickly as long as you have some frozen puff pastry in your freezer. I always keep puff pastry sheets in mine as … Continue reading

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

Recipe: Smoked Fish Chowder

This is an easy, hearty main course soup – a delicious, complete meal in a bowl that tastes even better the next day. A perfect cold weather soup. I started making this way back in the 80’s when I still … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Soups | 3 Comments

Recipe – Cauliflower Cheese (au Gratin)

The other day I went into my blog to categorize all my past postings only to discover that they were weighted rather heavily towards desserts and were embarrassingly light on the veg side, despite the fact that I don’t eat … Continue reading

Posted in Vegetables / Vegetarian | 5 Comments

Recipe: Oven-Baked Risotto with Porcini, Prosciutto & Peas

A traditional creamy Italian Risotto has to be one of the ultimate comfort foods. Whether it contains saffron and veal bone marrow (Risotto Milanese), or just a good Chianti and lots of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it requires standing over … Continue reading

Posted in Meat, Pasta, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 6 Comments

Recipe: Oven Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Capturing the very essence of autumn/fall colors; butternut squash makes the most wonderful, comforting and nutritious soup. Silky smooth in texture and slightly sweet, this recipe can be adapted for vegetarians by omitting the ham and replacing the chicken broth … Continue reading

Posted in Soups | 3 Comments

Recipe: Braised Beef with Garlic & Tomatoes

If you’ve ever wanted something substantially beefy for dinner that will feed 6 people; that requires almost no effort to assemble and is something you could stick in the oven and forget about for 4 hours, then this is it. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Orange Syrup Cake with Olive Oil & Apricots

If you crave a little summer sunshine on a chilly day, this sticky golden dessert positively radiates sunny warmth and as it fits nicely into the moderately guilt-free comfort-food category, it’s perfect year-round. This luscious cake is dairy-free as light … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan | 2 Comments

Recipe: Brazilian Black Beans & Rice (Feijoada)

Now that fall has fallen in most places, you’ll probably want to eat something a bit more substantial and this hearty dish hits the spot. It’s also perfect for large gatherings. I once served it to a group of twenty … Continue reading

Posted in Meat | 4 Comments

Recipe: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Pasta alla Puttanesca was allegedly named after the spicy, salty ladies of the night that frequented southern Italy; this is my favorite version of a classic pasta dish that can be rustled up with ingredients that you probably already have … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Made in Under 30 mins, Pasta | 2 Comments