Category Archives: What I Love to Cook

A Summer BBQ. Grilled Chicken Skewers with an Asian Inspired Marinade.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

In my mind a summer BBQ is synonymous with easy and relaxed entertaining. I can’t think of an easier way to feed a crowd than grilled chicken skewers. The secret to a tender, juicy, succulent chicken skewer? Use thigh fillets … Continue reading →

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Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cakes. With Lemon Drizzle Icing.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I love the way that old  favourites can sometimes  be reinvented with a little tweaking to become something new and fabulous. For decades I have been baking Poppy Seed and Pound Cake Muffins for Sunday brunch. They are fast and … Continue reading →

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A Rather Arduous Task Has Begun. My Favourite Recipes. An Index for My Blog.

Posted on February 9, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’m in the process of indexing all the recipes in my posts. A task that is just a little more time consuming than I first thought. Hopefully when its done it will provide a useful reference for my site. I constantly find … Continue reading →

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Simply Scrumptious. Savoury Crêpes. Buckwheat Galettes With Ham, Gruyere and Brie.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I adore crêpes. The French version. Lacy and paper-thin. Next Tuesday we celebrate Shrove Tuesday. The last day before Lent. Pancake day in our house.  Traditionally Lent is a time of abstinence and  giving things up. In days gone by  Shrove Tuesday was … Continue reading →

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Sustaining the Troops. Good Old Fashioned ANZAC Biscuits.

Posted on February 6, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Here in Australia there is nothing more traditional than a good, old-fashioned ANZAC biscuit. Baked by wives and mothers during World War I, they were packed in food parcels and sent to Australian and New Zealand soldiers in the trenches. The … Continue reading →

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Easy. Healthy. Light. Wok-Seared Chinese Style Fried Rice.

Posted on February 5, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Monday night dinner is always a simple affair. On Sunday night my son cooked a Thai Green Chicken Curry. There was a veritable mountain of leftover steamed rice. Perfect excuse for fried rice. Wok-seared with ginger, chilli and garlic. Egg, … Continue reading →

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C’est Magnifique! Isabelle’s Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie.

Posted on February 4, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Chocolate and hazelnuts. A true marriage made in heaven. This weekend  my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. Co-incidentally one of my very loyal blog readers Isabelle very generously provided me with her favourite French chocolate brownie recipe. After … Continue reading →

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Simple and Delicious. Chorizo, Capsicum and Tomato Pasta. Dressed with Lemon and Coriander.

Posted on February 2, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This is what I cook when I don’t know what to cook. A simple and delicious fall back option. Another firm, family favourite. It incorporates the holy trinty of spicy chorizo, capsicum and chillies simmered in a tomato sauce.  I … Continue reading →

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A Very Modern Take on a Classic. Prosecco Poached Peaches with an Orange Scented Jelly and Vanilla Panna Cotta Cream.

Posted on February 1, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

The stone fruit this summer has been absolutely sensational. I came home from the market laden with a box of gorgeous peaches. Sweet. Intensely aromatic. Ideal for poaching.  A perfect pairing for the long forgotten bottle of Prosecco I found … Continue reading →

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Double Happiness. Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Topping.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

The long summer holidays are officially over. Time to resume my back to school baking. Here’s a very special lunch box treat. Soft, moist, decidedly moreish cupcakes. Chocolate upon chocolate. Double happiness. Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face. … Continue reading →

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