Jackie Mansfield

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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
Posted in Vegan, Vegetables / Vegetarian
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Recipe: Glorious Figs!
My first fig was plucked from a tree in the conservatory that was attached to my cousin’s home in Wiltshire. I was 9 yrs old; it was warm from the sun and I’ve never forgotten it. Even the memorable 24 … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan
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Recipe – Sweet Red Peppers with a Chipotle Kick!
Your barbecued burgers, ribs and spicy sausage will thank you for this. Its perfect served with meats straight off the grill; the peppers are cooked until meltingly soft and with the addition of smoked chili, roasted cumin, garlic and tomato … Continue reading
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Recipe: Watermelon, Mint & Onion
There’s nothing simpler, nothing more refreshing and it’s perfect for summer. My sister gave me this recipe (if you could call it a recipe, with only 3 ingredients) about thirty years ago. The first time I served it over here … Continue reading
Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegan
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Recipes: Tomatoes + Basil = Summer!
If you could capture the flavors of summer on a scale of 1-10, this would be an eleven. Roasting ripe tomatoes in the oven with basil and garlic not only intensifies the flavors, it also creates wonderful juices that are … Continue reading
Posted in Salads & Appetizers, Vegan
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Recipe: Very Easy Apricot Tart with Almonds
I bought a large quantity of the plumpest, nicest-looking apricots in Costco the other day and realizing I couldn’t eat them fast enough before they became overripe, I decided to make an open tart after finding some puff pastry lurking … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Vegan
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Two Recipes: Perfect Potatoes (roasted with garlic & rosemary – and baked with lemon & olives)
Here are two easy and delicious ways to serve the humble spud; first, a low fat twist on the well known recipe for Greek lemon potatoes which are usually baked in about half a pint of olive oil. This version … Continue reading
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Recipe: Dried Plums & Oranges in a Cardamom Tea Syrup
I thought winter was over; yesterday was 70F and sunny but today we have gale-force winds, horizontal blowing snow, thunder and lightning. That’s springtime in the Rockies for you. This fragrant, fruity-spicy dessert is easy to make, rich tasting and … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan
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Recipe: Moroccan Preserved Lemons
Here’s some sunshine in a jar for the first day of spring. A jar of Moroccan preserved lemons makes a lovely gift and brightens up any kitchen. If you make them to give as gifts do the recipient a favor … Continue reading
Posted in Sauces, Preserves, Condiments, Vegan
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Recipe: Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce
This is an outstandingly delicious sauce for pasta or any recipe that calls for tomato sauce. The slow oven roasting really concentrates the tomato flavor and the addition of honey creates a perfectly balanced finish. You can increase the garlic … Continue reading
Posted in Sauces, Preserves, Condiments, Vegan
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