Category Archives: RECIPES

Recipe: Indian Spiced Green Pea Soup

Anyone who’s been fortunate to have traveled through India or has eaten at some of the finer Indian restaurants in the UK and New York will know that Indian cuisine is remarkable for its vibrant color and wonderfully aromatic spices. … Continue reading

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Recipe – Polenta Almond Pudding Cake with Berries & Lemon

It was so summery recently that I baked this sunshiny dessert – my friend managed to eat three servings during an unexpected hailstorm, which goes to prove that this is delicious regardless of the weather; I hope you’ll agree. There’s … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pasta with Salmon, Asparagus and Fresh Herbs

Here’s a lovely spring/summery dish you can whip up in less than 20 minutes. It may not be summer quite yet but there are a few warmer days here and there and this recipe will have you feeling that it’s … Continue reading

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Recipe: Minted Lamb with Roasted Baby Vegetables

Now that spring has sprung, here’s something delicious and easy to prepare that will impress. Marinating the lamb for a few hours with fresh mint, garlic, sherry vinegar and olive oil, infuses the meat beautifully as all the flavors compliment … Continue reading

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Recipe: English Sticky Toffee Pudding

I’ve been asked for this recipe many times by friends who’ve been to the UK and are feeling nostalgic for the sweetly divine experience they’ve had as a result of finding this on a menu. So, from the Land of … Continue reading

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Recipe – My Favorite Veggie Mushroom Burger

After last weeks carnivorous offering, I though it appropriate to balance things out with something for my vegetarian friends. This is by far my most favorite non-meat sandwich (the other being a classic Reuben, meat and all)…and depending on how … Continue reading

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Recipe: My Favorite Italian Meatloaf with Porcini, Basil & Tomatoes

I’m not much of a meat eater but I do like to make this (and my favorite burger) using organic grass-fed bison or beef, whenever I want something a bit more substantial. Non-meat eaters can substitute ground turkey. This recipe … Continue reading

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Recipe – Warm Goat Cheese Tartlets with Fresh Thyme

Here’s another of those incredibly easy recipes – thanks to the wonderful Nigel Slater – that involves nothing more than some ready-made puff pastry, a log of goat cheese and a sprig of fresh herb, such as thyme or rosemary. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Garlic & Parsley

This is possibly my most favorite pasta dish with one exception; home made tagliatelle in a light Alfredo sauce, smothered with freshly shaved white truffle… this was the signature dish at Cecconi’s, a wonderful Italian restaurant in London’s Mayfair, back … Continue reading

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Recipe: Oscar-Worthy Chocolate Pie

I made this last weekend for a friend’s ‘Oscar Night’ party – it was inspired (but not completely, you’ll be happy to hear) by the pie that was baked by Octavia Spencer’s character in the nominated movie, ‘The Help’. I … Continue reading

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