Category Archives: RECIPES

Recipe: Spicy Fish Stew with Sherry & Baby Potatoes

I’m ready to eat something with a bit of a kick, now that the winds are howling and there’s wintery white stuff accumulating above 7,500 feet. Nothing too rich or heavy though and this spicy fish stew with a touch … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chicken & Winter Vegetables Roasted with Rosemary & Honey

If like me you’re frequently pushed for time and need to create a delicious, satisfying one-dish meal that’s ready within the hour, then this recipe is perfect and it only takes a few minutes to assemble. Honey roasted chicken with … Continue reading

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Recipe: Penne with Fennel, Black Olives & Taleggio

Here is a perfect vegetarian pasta dish for these last days of summer – it’s still warm and sunny during the day, where I live that is – and the evenings aren’t yet cold enough to have me craving a … Continue reading

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Recipe: Baked Camembert in a Box

I’m a bit behind this week, having just returned from a Chicago city-fix. We crammed so much action into one week that I feel as though I’ve been away for two. Asides from the obvious such as the amazing architectural … Continue reading

Posted in Salads & Appetizers | 5 Comments

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Bars

I firmly believe that all desserts should involve chocolate, fruit, or both. Is there any other type? Even if it contains just a shred of citrus zest? Anyway, I digress; this has to be the easiest treat to whip up … Continue reading

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Recipe – Chicken Braised with Fresh Lemon & Garlic (Poulet au Citron)

Unsuitable for vegetarians and vampires; ‘Poulet au Citron’ translates to chicken baked with lemon and a considerable amount of garlic that becomes fragrant and creamy without being overwhelmingly garlicky. The lemon slices simply melt away during cooking. This is deliciously … Continue reading

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Recipe – Fresh Mango with a Ginger & Mint Syrup

The best mangoes I ever ate grew on a tree in my garden in Florida but that was long ago and far away. Fortunately, Mexican mangoes are plentiful (and enormous) right now and are just about as perfect and juicy … Continue reading

Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan | 3 Comments

Recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Oven Chips

When I say ‘chips’, I mean in the British sense here. I don’t usually eat French fries unless they’ve been infused with black truffle and smothered with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano; but I do love sweet potato fries served straight, salted, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Peaches Baked with Pine Nuts, Chocolate & Amaretto

Colorado peaches are perfect right now. Even if you can’t buy ours, I’m sure you can find some excellent peaches wherever you live. This is a delicious way to serve them that’s light and intensely chocolatey-peachy; easy to make and … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp & Walnut Pesto

I haven’t made Shrimp with Walnut Pesto for a while but my friend Donna called me the other day asking for a summery dinner party dish and I suggested this as it’s so fresh-tasting and delicious. The attached pic is … Continue reading

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