Author Archives: edibletcetera

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: Perfect Roast Chicken

Posted on April 16, 2011 by edibletcetera

Here’s something really tasty and uplifting; the perfect roast chicken recipe with a smaller than usual carbon footprint. Those of you who are environmentally conscious will love the fact that you turn the oven off halfway through the normal cooking … Continue reading →

Posted in Poultry | 3 Comments

Recipe: Dried Plums & Oranges in a Cardamom Tea Syrup

Posted on April 3, 2011 by edibletcetera

I thought winter was over; yesterday was 70F and sunny but today we have gale-force winds, horizontal blowing snow, thunder and lightning. That’s springtime in the Rockies for you. This fragrant, fruity-spicy dessert is easy to make, rich tasting and … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan | 1 Comment

Recipe: Newspaper-Baked Trout with Lemon & Dill

Posted on March 26, 2011 by edibletcetera

Or to put it another way….’Fish in The News’. Lovely whole (cleaned), fresh trout sit in the supermarket begging to be purchased and I bet most people pass them by thinking that dealing with the head, skin, and fins looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish & Seafood | 7 Comments

Recipe: Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Posted on March 22, 2011 by edibletcetera

Here’s some sunshine in a jar for the first day of spring. A jar of Moroccan preserved lemons makes a lovely gift and brightens up any kitchen. If you make them to give as gifts do the recipient a favor … Continue reading →

Posted in Sauces, Preserves, Condiments, Vegan | 7 Comments

Recipe: Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

Posted on March 13, 2011 by edibletcetera

This is an outstandingly delicious sauce for pasta or any recipe that calls for tomato sauce. The slow oven roasting really concentrates the tomato flavor and the addition of honey creates a perfectly balanced finish. You can increase the garlic … Continue reading →

Posted in Sauces, Preserves, Condiments, Vegan | 1 Comment

Recipe – Banoffee Pie

Posted on February 21, 2011 by edibletcetera

This recipe is well known in the UK but over here the name has people a bit confused. ‘Banoffee Pie’ draws its name from the combined ingredients of ripe bananas, dulce-de-leche, espresso and cream. The pie crust is made from … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts | 1 Comment

Recipe: Spicy Italian Sausage & Porcini Ragout with Grilled Polenta

Posted on February 14, 2011 by edibletcetera

One of the things I miss most about living in the UK aside from the obvious, that being our glorious British climate; is the close proximity to the rest of Europe. Gone are those days where a long weekend for … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

Posted on February 8, 2011 by edibletcetera

I believe that chocolate and peanut butter were made for each other, a bit like champagne and strawberries, caviar and iced vodka, fish n’ chips, snails and garlic, my dog and I…etc. This recipe tastes so deliciously rich and creamy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan | 5 Comments

Recipe: Light and Luscious Carrot & Almond Cake

Posted on January 29, 2011 by edibletcetera

…and this recipe is wheat and dairy free so those of you who love the idea of carrot cake but can’t eat it, take heart! This incredibly moist and light version is so much better for your heart than the … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts | 4 Comments