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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 – Sweet Red Peppers with a Chipotle Kick!

Your barbecued burgers, ribs and spicy sausage will thank you for this. Its perfect served with meats straight off the grill; the peppers are cooked until meltingly soft and with the addition of smoked chili, roasted cumin, garlic and tomato … Continue reading

Posted in Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Recipe: Watermelon, Mint & Onion

There’s nothing simpler, nothing more refreshing and it’s perfect for summer. My sister gave me this recipe (if you could call it a recipe, with only 3 ingredients) about thirty years ago. The first time I served it over here … Continue reading

Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegan | 3 Comments

Recipes: Tomatoes + Basil = Summer!

If you could capture the flavors of summer on a scale of 1-10, this would be an eleven. Roasting ripe tomatoes in the oven with basil and garlic not only intensifies the flavors, it also creates wonderful juices that are … Continue reading

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Recipe: Very Easy Apricot Tart with Almonds

I bought a large quantity of the plumpest, nicest-looking apricots in Costco the other day and realizing I couldn’t eat them fast enough before they became overripe, I decided to make an open tart after finding some puff pastry lurking … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Vegan | 5 Comments

Recipe – Incredible Kale Salad

To the uninitiated, a salad made with kale might sound about as appetizing as a cod liver oil and vinegar dressing; healthy but unpleasant. However, kale salad is unusually delicious and tastes even better the following day and into the … Continue reading

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Recipe: My favorite Beefburger with Mustard & Dill

Yesterday I was thinking that summer isn’t remotely here in the Rockies and I had to grill indoors. Even the hummingbirds seemed a bit underwhelmed by the weather but today it’s another matter and we’re all in raptures, not least … Continue reading

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Recipe: Summer Berries with a Balsamic Caramel Syrup

I was going to wait until the July 4th weekend to post this unbelievably easy recipe (because of the red, white and blue) but it feels so summery today and I’ll be traveling in the UK on the Fourth of … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts | 5 Comments

Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake

Not so much a cake, more a massive chocolate truffle that you’d slice thinly and share – or not, depending on what a greedy little choco-piggy you are. If you don’t love chocolate, then you can join the ranks of … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts | 4 Comments

Recipe: Perfect Grilled Chicken

A friend recently announced she’d got some chicken pieces in her fridge but didn’t know what to do with them so she ate out instead. On that note, it’s only fair that I share this recipe; I’ve been cooking boned … Continue reading

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Two Recipes: Perfect Potatoes (roasted with garlic & rosemary – and baked with lemon & olives)

Here are two easy and delicious ways to serve the humble spud; first, a low fat twist on the well known recipe for Greek lemon potatoes which are usually baked in about half a pint of olive oil. This version … Continue reading

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