Category Archives: Made in Under 30 mins

Recipe: Warm Spiced Pears with Figs & Almonds

I like simple fruit desserts in winter especially when they’re served warm, perhaps with a dollop of crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream. Pears happen to be one of my favorite winter fruits. Here they’re combined with dried figs and … Continue reading

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Recipe: Truffled Parsnip, Potato & Leek Soup

I’d planned on making some leek & potato soup for the comfort-factor. But then I added some parsnips that were lurking in my fridge and because I love the aroma of truffle, I seasoned it with my current favorite condiment … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sautéed Chicken with Lemongrass, Chili, Coconut & Lime

Here’s a quick and easy dish with a lovely combination of fragrant, bold and bright Asian flavors. You’ll need to marinate the chicken for at least 30 mins and the rest takes no more than another twenty, including time for … Continue reading

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Recipe: Dark Chocolate ‘Rocky Road’ with Pistachios and Hazelnuts

This classic treat is a bit more grown up than the usual which is invariably made with milk chocolate. It’s also ridiculously easy to make; it freezes like a dream and you can use any combo of nuts you prefer. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chocolate Almond Macaroons

These crunchy, intensely chocolatey little cookies are perfect for dunking and take no time at all to make. They’re also dairy and gluten-free; made with egg white, toasted almonds, melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder ( I always use Green & … Continue reading

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Recipe: Noodles with Chicken Livers, Prosciutto & Cognac

I’ve never understood why some people are so averse to chicken livers – they have a luxuriously rich yet delicate flavor and best of all, they’re ridiculously inexpensive and take no time at all to cook. Back in the UK … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spicy Scrambled Tofu

I keep a slab of organic tofu in my fridge for those days when I only have a few minutes to whip up something hot and tasty that packs a protein punch. Scrambled tofu looks very like scrambled eggs thanks … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pappardelle with Lemon, Arugula & Creme Fraiche (and Turkey Meatballs)

This is another of those luxuriously good pasta dishes that are ridiculously easy to make. Combining lemon juice and zest with crème fraîche creates an unusual and absolutely delicious sauce. Frankly, the turkey (or veal, if you prefer) meatballs were … Continue reading

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Recipe: Root Veg Hash with Kale & Poached Egg

I adapted this dish from one of those recipe cards that Waitrose supermarkets (UK) give out. It’s perfect for an autumn/fall brunch or light supper with it’s nutritious and comforting blend of skillet-browned, diced root vegetables and Tuscan (dinosaur) kale. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Noodles with a Walnut, Garlic & Parmesan Sauce

‘Pappardelle al Sugo di Noci’ – or, tender egg noodles bathed in a rich sauce of toasted walnuts, garlic and the very best Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.  Not only is this one of the most deliciously comforting pasta dishes ever, it’s ridiculously easy … Continue reading

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