Category Archives: RECIPES

Recipe: Braised Beef with Garlic & Tomatoes

If you’ve ever wanted something substantially beefy for dinner that will feed 6 people; that requires almost no effort to assemble and is something you could stick in the oven and forget about for 4 hours, then this is it. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Orange Syrup Cake with Olive Oil & Apricots

If you crave a little summer sunshine on a chilly day, this sticky golden dessert positively radiates sunny warmth and as it fits nicely into the moderately guilt-free comfort-food category, it’s perfect year-round. This luscious cake is dairy-free as light … Continue reading

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Recipe: Brazilian Black Beans & Rice (Feijoada)

Now that fall has fallen in most places, you’ll probably want to eat something a bit more substantial and this hearty dish hits the spot. It’s also perfect for large gatherings. I once served it to a group of twenty … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Pasta alla Puttanesca was allegedly named after the spicy, salty ladies of the night that frequented southern Italy; this is my favorite version of a classic pasta dish that can be rustled up with ingredients that you probably already have … Continue reading

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Recipe: Roasted Rainbow Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

I love beets, especially when the tiny rainbow-colored variety is in season as they’re so pretty and they make a wonderful summer, fall or winter salad. When roasted in the oven, their earthy sweet flavor is intensified and the skins … Continue reading

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Recipe: Grilled Eggplant & Pepper with Gorgonzola

Grilling eggplants (aubergines) and red peppers gives them a lovely smoky flavor that works wonderfully when combined with a slightly sweet, creamy Gorgonzola cheese. This simple, colorful appetizer or light vegetarian entrée can be assembled in minutes and tastes delicious. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Steak with a Watercress & Stilton Sauce

I’ve neglected meat eaters somewhat as I rarely eat red meat myself, so here’s something that will hopefully make a lovely change from the usual grilled steak supper. The combination of crème fraiche and English Stilton cheese sounds rich but … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best and ever since I discovered a pasta with a 65% lower glycemic index (‘Dreamfields – healthy carb living’), that manages to taste just as good as regular pasta, I’ve been making it more … Continue reading

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Recipe: Strawberries in Pimm’s

Most people love strawberries and they’re at their most luscious juicy best right now, so here’s a completely different way of serving them with a twist; a very English one at that, as they’re baked in Pimm’s No. 1 Cup. … Continue reading

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Recipe – Cardamom Lemon Chicken with Honey & Sesame

I’m particularly fond of recipes that require little or no effort to prepare that produce great results; who isn’t? In this case, all the ingredients get thrown together to marinate for a few hours then the whole lot gets tipped … Continue reading

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