Category Archives: What I Love to Cook

Lazy Sunday Baking. Crusty No Knead Artisan Bread With Pecans and Raisins.

Posted on November 18, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This weekend I revisited artisan bread making at home. A crusty no knead boule. Generously filled  with pecans and raisins. Scented with a touch of mixed spice. Using a  ridiculously easy but enormously satisfying set and forget method of making … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. 5-2 Fast Diet Meal Idea Under 200 Calories. A Classic Middle Eastern Salad. Tabbouleh Lettuce Cups.

Posted on November 15, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

There is nothing nicer than a crisp, refreshing tabbouleh on a hot summer’s day. A classic Middle Eastern  salad. The perfect side dish to accompany grilled chicken, seafood or steak. Or simply spooned into lettuce cups. Perfect finger food. Tabbouleh … Continue reading →

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Christmas Pantry Essentials. Homemade Fruit Mince. Two Ways. Traditional And With A Modern Twist.

Posted on November 14, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This week I was inspired  by a gorgeous photo of fruit mince rippled meringues in  the latest edition of Cuisine magazine to make my first batch of Christmas fruit mince of the season.  A now well established Christmas pantry essential in … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. 5-2 Fast Diet Meal Idea Under 300 Calories. Grilled Nectarine Salad With Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella.

Posted on November 12, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It really is beginning to feel like summer. Stone fruit is putting in an early appearance at Farmer’s markets. This week I picked up punnets of sweet ripe nectarines. Lightly charred on a hot grill, paired with salty prosciutto and fresh … Continue reading →

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Festive Gift Giving. Edible Treats. Chocolate Fudge Christmas Trees with Pistachio and Turkish Delight

Posted on November 11, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Last year during a visit to New Zealand my children discovered the fabulous Remarkables Sweet Shop in picturesque and quaint Arrowtown. Home to a wonderful array of old-fashioned home-made fudge. Rich, creamy and meltingly delicious, we soon developed an insatiable … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Day Meal Idea under 400 Calories. Barbecued Harissa Prawns With An Israeli Couscous Salad.

Posted on November 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

The warmer weather provides the perfect excuse to light up the barbecue and eat dinner al fresco outside on the deck. Barbecued prawns and salad make an ideal fast day meal. Low in calories, very quick and easy to prepare. … Continue reading →

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Made From Simple Pantry Items. No Cook Pasta Sauce. Penne With Tuna Rocket and Lemon

Posted on November 7, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This recipe is from my arsenal of what to put on the table for dinner when time is short and everyone is very, very hungry. For those incredibly busy days when my schedule progressively backs up into a colliding, ever-expanding … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 400 Calories. Roasted Pork Sirloin Steak With Ratatouille.

Posted on November 5, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Fasting is so much easier in the warmer months with an abundance of fresh produce available. I’ve always loved ratatouille a traditional French Provencal dish bursting with the fresh summer flavours of eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, onions and tomatoes. Light and … Continue reading →

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The First Tuesday In November. Melbourne Cup Day. Ideas For A Long Ladies’ Lunch.

Posted on November 4, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This Tuesday, the first Tuesday in November, it’s Melbourne Cup Day here in Australia. The race that stops a nation. Literally.  At 3.00 pm sharp. A day for sweeps, calcuttas and flutters at the races all over the country. Hats … Continue reading →

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From The Italian Pasticceria. Almond, Hazelnut and Pine Nut Biscuits. Brutti Ma Buoni. Ugly But Good.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’ve always loved  Brutti Ma Buoni and make a beeline for them every time I visit an Italian pasticceria. Literally translating as Ugly But Good, they’re fabulous with a strong espresso. Even better packaged up by the boxful and taken … Continue reading →

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