Jackie Mansfield

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Recipe – Pecan Meringue Cookies
Whether you use these to sandwich clouds of sweetened whipped cream, serve them with your favorite ice cream, or simply nibble on them while you’re enjoying a nice espresso, you’ll love these little meringues. As light as puff of air … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies & Edible Gifts, Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts
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Recipe – Very Easy Indian Naan Bread
Once you realize how easy it is to make delicious naan bread at home in a matter of minutes, you won’t bother buying it again. Piping hot and straight from the pan, they can be eaten plain or perked up … Continue reading
Recipe – Monkfish Curry
The monkfish is a frightful looking creature with a massive head and lots of sharp teeth, so it’s a good thing that most places only display the filleted tail piece. On the other hand, monkfish is delicious with a firm, … Continue reading
Posted in Fish & Seafood, Indian & Asian Cuisine
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Recipe – Spicy Shrimp Vol-au-Vents
These tasty little appetizers came about by accident when I purchased frozen puff pastry vol-au-vents thinking I was buying frozen puff pastry sheets. I’m happy to admit to always having frozen puff pastry in my freezer; to make it from … Continue reading
Recipe – Easy Pumpkin Dulce-de-Leche Ice Cream with Hazelnut Praline
A lovely seasonal ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream maker and only takes 5 minutes to assemble – plus freezing time of course. Serve it alone, perhaps with a sprinkle of praline (instructions for making praline below) or … Continue reading
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Recipe – ‘Youvetsi’ (Greek Lamb Stew with Orzo Pasta)
I love one-dish suppers, especially when they involve pasta of any sort. There are many versions of Youvetsi, a traditional Greek recipe where orzo pasta is added to the stew at the very end. Purists will probably be up in … Continue reading
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Recipe – Banana Walnut Chocolate Cake
I’m not much of a banana-eater but I felt compelled to save some that were destined for the bin as they’d turned black and I remembered an old recipe where only overripe bananas will do. It certainly isn’t the prettiest … Continue reading
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Recipe: ‘Croccante di Noccioli e Pistacchi’ (Tuscan Hazelnut & Pistachio Crunch)
Deliciously crunchy, glossy and utterly more-ish, the recipe for this classic Tuscan treat came from Antonio Carluccio and is usually served around Christmas and on festive occasions. With the first snows of the season recently, I was feeling decidedly festive … Continue reading
Now That It’s Soup Weather…
Chilly days and frosty nights promote a longing for hearty soups – one of the nicest things about autumn. Whether it’s soup of a chunky main-course variety or something simple that you might enjoy for lunch with a toasted cheese … Continue reading
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Recipe – Mattar Panner (Braised Indian Cheese with Peas, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic & Spices)
This is one of the nicest mattar paneer dishes I’ve come across and although it requires stove-top attention for about 45 minutes, it’s simple to make. I’ve adapted this recipe by Naved Nasir (Executive Chef at Dishoom “…a hip Bombay-style … Continue reading