Beef stew with quince, one of the most heartwarming winter stews. An old recipe from Smyrna, perfect with a side of fluffy, buttery rice.
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Winter stews: Beef with quince
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by Quince galettes, afternoon pleasures
Autumn time calls for relaxed afternoons with a warm cup of coffee. Well, you cannot but insert a little treat in there: individual quince galettes with mahlap and cardamom.
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meal fit for a feast
Stuffed quince is a recipe walking a fine line between celebratory cooking and obscure medieval grandeur. Quinces, a somewhat awkward fruit, seem to be enjoying a timid comeback on food bloggers’ social media feeds and to be honest I am excited. Cooking with quince will make you jump for joy if you are into sweet-n-sour dishes. Stuffed quinces have a unique, elegant taste, certainly fit for a celebration.
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I was out in the market again, where in the hussle and bustle my gaze landed on a yellowy pile of plump fruit. I had to ignore it and move on as the auntie behind was pushing her way towards a crate of beets. But five steps further, there was another pile. My eyes lit up and my heart started racing, there they were: quinces!!!
I was elated because, I could now make my favourite jam! For me, quince is the best, with apricot a close second followed by forest fruit and orange marmalade. OK, I like fruit preserves, a lot! Perhaps more than one should.
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