Category Archives: RECIPES

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: Lime Tart

Unlike traditional Key Lime Pie which is delicious but heavily loaded with calories, this light and luscious version substitutes ricotta and fat-free condensed milk for the usual full-fat stuff. I used the larger Persian limes here which is why ‘Key … Continue reading

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Recipe: Baked Eggplant with Smoked Cheese, Anchovies & Tomato

Not strictly a vegetarian recipe as it has anchovies but this substantial appetizer will delight the occasional fish eater who considers themselves ‘almost vegetarian’ – and those of you who simply crave good, rustic food bursting with Mediterranean flavors, will … Continue reading

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Recipe: Mushroom Pulao

Here’s one of those authentic Asian Indian rice dishes to add to your repertoire of Indian recipes that’s versatile enough to serve with any grilled fish or meat; in fact whenever you’re thinking of serving rice on the side, try … 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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Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

Easy to assemble, this scrumptious crowd-pleaser is as rich as any traditional cheesecake. On a positive note, it serves up to 18 people because you’ll only be able to eat a teeny tiny slice (or three) – but trust me, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Beef with Guinness, Port & Pickled Walnuts

“Pickled walnuts – what are those?”- I’m frequently asked (over here). Answer: they’re a whole young walnut that’s been pickled in malt vinegar – soft green shell and all – resulting in a mysteriously dark and tender treat that’s a … Continue reading

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Recipe – Roasted Beets with Red Onion, Orange & Bay

I love beets/beetroot. Red, gold and all the rainbow colors in between, they have a wonderful earthy sweetness that’s intensified by roasting, whether they’re peeled or left unpeeled. Roasting beets with red onion adds a complimentary caramelized sweetness and the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Lazy Chicken

There’s nothing lazy about the chicken here – it’s me who’s feeling lazy when I throw this dish together once or twice a month. It’s perfect for those days when you’re looking at a tray of chicken thighs, you want … Continue reading

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Recipe – Warm Salad with Figs, Stilton and a Port Wine Dressing

Given the number of recipes I’ve posted containing figs, perhaps they should have their own category; ‘My Favorite Fruit’. There’s something luxurious about a big fat fig and I love them so much that I wish I had my own … Continue reading

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