Category Archives: Made in Under 30 mins

Recipe: Grilled Fish with Lime Leaves, Chili & Garlic

I absolutely love this recipe, courtesy of my culinary hero Nigel Slater. Nigel is arguably the best food writer in the UK and has the ability to make cold mashed potato sound seductive. This recipe transforms a piece of salmon … Continue reading

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Recipe – ‘Affogato al Caffe’ – or – Vanilla Ice Cream with Hot Espresso

Hot espresso poured over vanilla ice cream;  so simple that it’s barely worthy of the title ‘recipe’ – however, as desserts go, it’s one of the nicest ways to end a meal. You’ll need an espresso machine that makes the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cardamom Spiced Peaches (with ice cream)

Peaches are at their very best right now and we’re especially lucky in Colorado, as the peaches grown on our Western Slopes are some of the best I’ve ever tasted. You might think that eating a big ripe peach in … Continue reading

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Recipe – Hot Halloumi Cheese with Cilantro, Lime & Capers

I think of halloumi as ‘the squeaky cheese’; only you’ll hear it but it definitely squeaks a bit while you’re chewing. If you’re unfamiliar with halloumi, it originates from Cyprus where it was traditionally made from unpasteurized sheep and goat … Continue reading

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Recipe: Barbecued Bananas with Orange, Cinnamon, Vanilla & Mint

Having just returned from my UK trip armed with tales of gathering elderflowers at dawn (well not exactly dawn; sunrise is at 4am over there at the moment); salade nicoise draped with fresh anchovies; spectacular fish and chips – and … Continue reading

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Recipe: Toffee Bananas (or Berries) with Toasted Almonds

Ever wondered what dessert you could quickly whip up with almost no effort that generates a big ‘Yum!’ response? Here’s something I’ve been making since the 1980’s when crème fraîche first became trendy in the UK and this recipe is … Continue reading

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Recipe: Truffle Parmesan Popcorn

This is snacking heaven! Popcorn is always fun to eat; it’s high in fiber and depending on what you put on it, it becomes a gourmet treat for when your friends drop by… not that you’ll need an excuse to … Continue reading

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Recipe – Sticky Spiced Blood Oranges

Wandering around my local supermarket the other day I spied a bag of glorious little blood oranges and as they’re only in season occasionally, I had to grab them. The fragrance and deep ruby color of their juice is absolutely … Continue reading

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Recipe – Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic & Melted Stilton

If you like the idea of hot, buttery, garlicky mushrooms smothered in gooey melted cheese then you’ll love this wickedly good appetizer. English Stilton cheese is mouthwateringly tangy but you could use any good blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pan Roasted Peppers & Zucchini (Courgettes)

Generally speaking  – and desserts aside, I prefer to follow a Mediterranean-type diet which is proven to enhance your health and promote longevity. I steer clear of processed convenience foods that contain ingredients reminiscent of a school science project; if … Continue reading

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