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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: Pumpkin Grand Marnier Cheesecake with a Polenta Crust & Cranberry Caramel Syrup

As cheesecakes go, this is surprisingly light. For one thing, I make it with reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) and there’s a lot of pumpkin in the filling. It makes a luscious alternative to the usual pumpkin pie and the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Polenta with Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage

With Thanksgiving looming, I’m always keen to come up with a side dish to replace the ubiquitous green beans and canned mushroom soup topped with canned fried onions – and that most bewildering of side dishes, lime-flavored jello (jelly) enhanced … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chicken Soup with Lemongrass, Coconut & Basil

This is a fresh-tasting and fragrant soup that’s really easy to prepare and the hot bright flavors will dance on your tongue. Leave out the chili altogether if you prefer – or increase it until steam comes out of your … Continue reading

Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Poultry, Soups | 7 Comments

Recipe: Chicken with Cider & Tarragon

Here’s another easy, scrumptious chicken dish – the combined flavors are unexpectedly good. Serve it piping hot with some fluffy mashed potatoes – perfect for cold blustery days, or on any day where you want to eat something really delicious. … Continue reading

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Recipe – Kedgeree

This is my all-time favorite breakfast or brunch dish – champagne on the side; in fact it’s excellent for lunch and dinner too. I like kedgeree made with poached smoked haddock but that’s impossible to find in Colorado so I’ve … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Indian & Asian Cuisine | 1 Comment

Recipe: Grilled Mango

This is more alchemy than recipe. I wanted to do something different with a load of mangoes that I’d ripened in a brown paper bag. I love mangoes and when I saw them in City Market for $1 each, I … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chocolate Zabaglione Trifle

And now for something completely sweet… This is a gorgeous dessert that combines foamy, light zabaglione with dark chocolate and espresso, creating a sublime melt-in-the-mouth combination of flavors. What’s really good here is that you can eat it at the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spicy Fish Stew with Sherry & Baby Potatoes

I’m ready to eat something with a bit of a kick, now that the winds are howling and there’s wintery white stuff accumulating above 7,500 feet. Nothing too rich or heavy though and this spicy fish stew with a touch … Continue reading

Posted in Fish & Seafood, Soups | 6 Comments

Recipe: Chicken & Winter Vegetables Roasted with Rosemary & Honey

If like me you’re frequently pushed for time and need to create a delicious, satisfying one-dish meal that’s ready within the hour, then this recipe is perfect and it only takes a few minutes to assemble. Honey roasted chicken with … Continue reading

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Recipe: Penne with Fennel, Black Olives & Taleggio

Here is a perfect vegetarian pasta dish for these last days of summer – it’s still warm and sunny during the day, where I live that is – and the evenings aren’t yet cold enough to have me craving a … Continue reading

Posted in Pasta, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 1 Comment