Author Archives: thepaddingtonfoodie

Dinner In A Flash. Pasta Alla Puttanesca.

Posted on July 2, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

While our wintry weekends are all about slow food, for our midweek meals I’m always on the lookout for the quick and easy but tasty option to keep the troops satisfied and well fed. Enter Pasta Alla Puttanesca. A robust … Continue reading →

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Slow Food. Neil Perry’s Chinese-Style Braised Beef Ribs.

Posted on June 30, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

For a fleeting moment I was tempted to title this post ‘More Weekend Dude Food’, this recipe for Chinese Style Braised Beef Ribs torn from last Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald  by my very own resident dude.  With my son home … Continue reading →

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For The Weekend. My Latest Baking Obsession. Pecan Sandies.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I love the way that one recipe can serendipitously inspire another. Having spent the majority of last week waxing lyrical about Rosa’s rich buttery almond shortbread, an acquaintance enquired if I had ever made Pecan Sandies, reminiscent of her American childhood. … Continue reading →

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More Dude Food. Soft Chicken Tacos With Roasted Corn Salsa and Green Chilli Sauce.

Posted on June 25, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It’s end of semester break, that means school holidays and a full house with my son home for three weeks.  There’s also a definite emphasis on dude food as I try to keep up with a six foot four eating … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 100 Calories. Roasted Green Chilli Sauce. Poblano Style.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My most successful fast days are those where I have something delicious to look forward to on my dinner plate. A reward for sticking to the program throughout the day and not giving in to a passing parade of food … Continue reading →

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A Trio Of Italian Biscuits. A New Favourite. Rosa’s Shortbread.

Posted on June 20, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

  This weekend my daughters are visiting their grandparents interstate.Tucked into their luggage will be a box of hone baked treats. A trio of Italian biscuits. Sweet but tart Sour Cherry Amaretti (my father’s favourite), caramelised nutty nuggets of Brutti Ma … Continue reading →

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Ruby Red Sundays. Rhubarb And Strawberry Compote With Vanilla and Balsamic.

Posted on June 18, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We are fortunate to live in a temperate climate. At the Growers Markets last weekend, despite being in the midst of  winter,  I was lucky enough to pick up bunches of ruby red rhubarb and punnets of sweetly scented strawberries. Just … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 200 Calories. Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad With Fennel, Apple, Rocket and Bacon.

Posted on June 16, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We’re making good use of winter greens at the moment. The star of this deliciously crunchy salad is the unassuming, often unfairly maligned Brussels Sprout. Finely shredded coleslaw style this nutty little cabbage is very much in disguise, tempting even … Continue reading →

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Eating Your Winter Greens. Indian Spiced Cauliflower Fritters.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

What’s thriving in the winter vegetable garden? Cauliflower. Gorgeous creamy heads by the wheelbarrow load. Here’s an interesting bit of trivia. Cauliflower heads, technically known as curds, consist of intricate whorls of tiny flower buds.  The heavy green leaves that … Continue reading →

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Breakfast To Go. Apple, Cinnamon and Walnut Muffins.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Winter breakfasts to go in our house consist of ready made jars of creamy steel cut oats and compote in the refrigerator and  an ever changing combination of fruit and nut studded muffins in the freezer. Together they provide warming, … Continue reading →

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