Jackie Mansfield

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Recipe – Sweet Potato, Butternut & Ginger Soup
This warming golden soup is so comforting and very easy to make, especially if you have a blender. It came about as a result of my rummaging in the fridge looking for soup ingredients and this was all I had. … Continue reading
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Recipe – Chickpea and Smoked Tofu Stew with Sweet Peppers and Tomatoes
Many decades ago I spent an entire summer in Ibiza, long before it became popular with the crazy party people. A charming and historic fishing port, it was sleepy and quaint back then and the island had some fabulous under-populated … Continue reading
Posted in Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian
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Recipe – Apple & Mincemeat Tart
This makes a wonderful alternative if you’re looking for something festive that’s lighter than a traditional British Christmas pudding. This luscious tart captures the very essence of those flavors and will appeal to anyone who loves the heady combination of … Continue reading
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Recipe – Chocolate, Prune & Walnut Mousse
Chocolate and prunes were made for each other. This luscious mousse is adapted from a Patricia Lousada recipe and combines prunes with dark chocolate – and a few toasted walnuts are added for some unexpected crunch. Another sublime confection that … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts
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Recipe – Mincemeat with Brandy
Mincemeat is a wonderful traditional Christmassy confection and one that if you knew how easy it was to make from scratch, you’d never buy it ready-made again. It’s stuffed with lots of dried fruits, candied citrus peel, nuts and brandy … Continue reading
Recipe – Chicken & Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Milk
A soothing, fragrant dish that’s really simple to make and is perfect served over jasmine or basmati rice. I recommend using bone-in, skinless chicken thighs for the juiciest result but if you use chicken off the bone, you’ll reduce the … Continue reading
Posted in Indian & Asian Cuisine, Poultry
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Recipe – Florentines
These delicate cookies are deliciously crisp, chewy and really easy to make in two stages. Because they’re a bit posh, they also make a wonderful gift. The combination of almonds, tangy citrus zest and dark chocolate is mouthwatering. You don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies & Edible Gifts
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Recipe – Mushroom & Barley Soup
This is such a comforting, filling and soothing soup. There are so many versions out there but this is my favorite. In this instance I’ve used organic chicken broth but vegetarians can substitute vegetable or mushroom broth for an equally … Continue reading
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Recipe – Salmon & Potato Cake
This is a lovely brunch or lunch dish, perhaps served with something green on the side. I know that in the US in particular, during the first part of the day people like to serve fruit with this type of … Continue reading
Posted in Fish & Seafood
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Recipe – A Simple Vegetable and Coconut Curry
This is a lovely way to serve vegetables and one that I’ve adapted from Maya Kaimal’s ‘Savoring The Spice Coast of India’. It’s economical, easy to make and is absolutely delicious served on it’s own over plain or aromatic rice. … Continue reading