Category Archives: Small Bites

Sunday Brunch. Cinnamon Sugared Pop Overs With Apple Compote.

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. The last thing I wanted to do on a cold, dreary, drizzly winter’s day was leave the cosy confines of our home to make a regular Sunday morning pilgrimage to the bakery. … 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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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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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 200 Calories. Savoury Zucchini And Bacon Muffins.

Posted on June 9, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of the keys to a  successful fast day most definitely lies in portion control. On fast days I like to eat well, concentrating on healthy, flavoursome food but find I need to keep a vigilant eye on how much … Continue reading →

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Layers Of Sweetness And Crunch. Pistachio and Walnut Baklava With Lemon and Cardamom.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’ve always loved baklava. Layers of crisp impossibly light flaky pastry studded with a crunchy spiced nut mixture. Soaked  in fragrant sweet syrup. For years satiating my cravings for baklava were easy with a quick trip to a Greek, Turkish … Continue reading →

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For The Cheese Board. Prune, Pistachio And Hazelnut Log.

Posted on April 18, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I have long been a fan of Annabel Langbein, The Free Range Cook. Her recipes are fresh, simple and delicious and hit the mark every single time. I’ve always loved cooking with the seasons. Autumn brings organic roasted nuts and … Continue reading →

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Dude Food. Slow Roasted Pulled Pork Sliders With Asian Slaw.

Posted on March 24, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I think I may have just found a new way to gain favour and influence over my teenage son. As anyone with an adolescent boy in their house will tell you they seem to be perpetually hungry and always on … Continue reading →

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Fish On Fridays. Prawn Bruschetta With Chilli, Ginger And Garlic.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’ve been making this delicious bruschetta for over a decade. The star of this meal? Plump, juicy tiger prawns doused in plenty of chilli, garlic and ginger. It’s a Jamie Oliver recipe from one of his earlier cookbooks Happy Days … Continue reading →

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Shrove Tuesday. Feasting With Pancakes. Three Ways. Crêpes, Galettes and Blintzes.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday. Pancake day in our house. How quickly time flies. It doesn’t seem a year ago that I was flipping crêpes and savoury galettes for our last pancake day feast. The association of Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Day … Continue reading →

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