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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: Minted Lamb with Roasted Baby Vegetables

Now that spring has sprung, here’s something delicious and easy to prepare that will impress. Marinating the lamb for a few hours with fresh mint, garlic, sherry vinegar and olive oil, infuses the meat beautifully as all the flavors compliment … Continue reading

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Recipe: English Sticky Toffee Pudding

I’ve been asked for this recipe many times by friends who’ve been to the UK and are feeling nostalgic for the sweetly divine experience they’ve had as a result of finding this on a menu. So, from the Land of … Continue reading

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Recipe – My Favorite Veggie Mushroom Burger

After last weeks carnivorous offering, I though it appropriate to balance things out with something for my vegetarian friends. This is by far my most favorite non-meat sandwich (the other being a classic Reuben, meat and all)…and depending on how … Continue reading

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Recipe: My Favorite Italian Meatloaf with Porcini, Basil & Tomatoes

I’m not much of a meat eater but I do like to make this (and my favorite burger) using organic grass-fed bison or beef, whenever I want something a bit more substantial. Non-meat eaters can substitute ground turkey. This recipe … Continue reading

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Recipe – Warm Goat Cheese Tartlets with Fresh Thyme

Here’s another of those incredibly easy recipes – thanks to the wonderful Nigel Slater – that involves nothing more than some ready-made puff pastry, a log of goat cheese and a sprig of fresh herb, such as thyme or rosemary. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Garlic & Parsley

This is possibly my most favorite pasta dish with one exception; home made tagliatelle in a light Alfredo sauce, smothered with freshly shaved white truffle… this was the signature dish at Cecconi’s, a wonderful Italian restaurant in London’s Mayfair, back … Continue reading

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Recipe: Oscar-Worthy Chocolate Pie

I made this last weekend for a friend’s ‘Oscar Night’ party – it was inspired (but not completely, you’ll be happy to hear) by the pie that was baked by Octavia Spencer’s character in the nominated movie, ‘The Help’. I … Continue reading

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Recipe: Crispy Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Sea Salt & Rosemary

These crispy little potato treats can be served as a side dish or appetizer. I prefer the latter and you’ll be amazed at how quickly they’re gobbled up. The combination of rosemary and potatoes is a personal favorite but the … Continue reading

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Recipe – Tamari Baked Trout with Crispy Fennel & Bacon

This is incredibly easy to assemble and creates a wonderful supper for two in less than 30 minutes. If you feel slightly squirmy about being eyeballed by a whole trout (even one that’s been cleaned), use skinned wild salmon fillets … Continue reading

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Recipe: Easy Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie

I admit I’ll rarely open a can unless it contains Italian tomatoes, anchovies or dog food – but I succumbed with this recipe, as it looked like a tasty shortcut and I wanted to test out my theory that occasionally … Continue reading

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