Category Archives: RECIPES

Recipe: Elk Tenderloin & Stilton Salad

I have friends in Colorado who hunt big game; elk to be precise and elk are rather large. For instance, if you were to hit an elk while driving, your vehicle and very probably yourself, could be written off. Over … Continue reading

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Recipe: Roasted Beets with Almond Skordalia & White Anchovies

I came across this unusual recipe recently while in the UK, courtesy of Rick Stein, the British celebrity chef and restaurateur. It sounded so unusually good that I had to try it and I can confirm that the flavors work … Continue reading

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Recipe: Paonia Peach Melba

Let’s start with Paonia. Nestled in a sunny sheltered valley, the town of Paonia is part of the western Colorado region that’s famous for it’s orchards and vineyards, thanks to their temperate climate and rich soil. Paonia peaches are at … Continue reading

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Recipe: Baked Feta with Lemon, Herbs & Garlic

Barely a recipe, more of an unusual way to serve feta cheese. I got this idea from my sister – thanks sis! Baked feta is quite unexpectedly soft to the point of being wobbly. You can flavor it with any … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pasta with Sweet Peppers & Goat Cheese

This is surprisingly satisfying and the only thing I thought of adding afterwards that would have made it more so, would have been a few chunks of spicy Italian sausage. But I didn’t have any sausage so this remains a … Continue reading

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Recipe: Very Easy Peach & Blueberry Cobbler

Apart from heating the cream and allowing time for the lemon zest to perfume it, this dessert can be assembled in about 4 minutes, provided you have a food processor. The light, fluffy topping will work with lots of fruity … Continue reading

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Recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Porcini over Soft Goat Cheese Polenta

I used a slow-cooker for this but you don’t have to if you don’t like the idea of waking up the next morning to a mouthwateringly rich, beefy aroma. If you can get local grass-fed organic beef, then even better. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Braised Wild Mushrooms with Mint & Garlic

Strictly for mushroom lovers – and if you’ve found some wild edible funghi (of the non-trippy variety), then this simple preparation is a lovely way to serve them as a side dish that goes with just about anything you like … Continue reading

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Recipe: Tuscan Chickpea Stew with Chard

Adapted from a classic Tuscan dish ‘Cacciucco di Ceci’ this deliciously earthy recipe falls  somewhere between a stew and a soup. Strict vegetarians could replace the chicken broth with water but honestly, to leave out the anchovies would be like … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cauliflower with an Avocado Tahini Dressing

I love cauliflower and even in it’s raw state, the texture is perfect – not too tough. However, there seem to be so few recipes for cauli out there, maybe because it lacks color and isn’t particularly eye catching on … Continue reading

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