Category Archives: Sweet Treats

Melt. Mix. No Bake. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Slice.

Posted on July 17, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This slice couldn’t be easier. Melt. Mix. Set in the refrigerator. An easy no bake recipe made with pantry staples. Chocolate, peanut butter and cornflakes. Rich, decadent and incredibly moreish. Proof that sometimes the best recipes really are the simplest. … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Baking. Light and Delicate. Vanilla Butterfly Cakes With Strawberries and Cream.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I love old fashioned baking recipes. Uncomplicated. Down to earth. Practical. Using nothing more than basic pantry ingredients. This cupcake recipe is a staple in our house. A birthday party and afternoon tea treat resurrected from my childhood. Light. Delicate. Buttery. … Continue reading →

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From My Kitchen Pantry. Mini Italian Fried Doughnuts. Zeppole With A Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote.

Posted on July 6, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

What to do with half a bunch of  rhubarb and a punnet of strawberries languishing in my refrigerator? A super quick and simple compote. To be spooned over yoghurt or oats for breakfast.  At least that was the plan until … Continue reading →

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More Rainy Afternoon Baking. Rhubarb and Strawberry Buttermilk Cake With Hazelnut Streusel

Posted on July 1, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It’s official.  Sixteen consecutive days of rain. One week of school holidays down. Two more to go. It’s been the wettest June I can remember, hopefully July will be better. I guess we will find out tomorrow. The Bureau of … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Day Afternoon Tea. Blueberry and Buttermilk Crumpets.

Posted on June 29, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Last week I made crumpets for the very first time. This week it’s still raining and we are all beginning to feel just a little bit stir crazy. With the weather too awful to willingly venture out and ever present … Continue reading →

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Not For The Faint-Hearted. One Pan White Chocolate Chip Caramel Skillet Cookie With A Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce, Strawberries and Ice Cream.

Posted on June 26, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This recipe is not for the faint-hearted. I could feel my arteries hardening as I whipped it up for my hungry teenagers this afternoon. Perfect fare for a wet winter’s afternoon. It’s school holiday time again. The weather is too … Continue reading →

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A Lazy Sunday Night Dessert. Orange Scented Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding

Posted on June 24, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This much loved chocolate pudding is so easy it’s child’s play. Perfect for a chilly evening when you’re craving a quick chocolate fix but really can’t be bothered to go to much effort at all. Rich, chocolate-y and lush it’s … Continue reading →

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Winter Weekend Warmers. Perfect Crumpets and a Cup of Tea.

Posted on June 21, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

A few days ago I caught up with a girlfriend at a local cafe. On the menu? Homemade crumpets. Perfect with a cup of tea. Particularly so on a miserable wet winter’s day. I’d never eaten homemade crumpets before and … Continue reading →

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More Sunday Night Baking. Butter Swirls With Plum Jam and Almond Meal.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Take a very simple vanilla butter biscuit dough. Spread with plum jam and scatter with almond meal. Roll up swiss roll style. Slice and bake. The result? A gorgeous, very moreish biscuit. Short, buttery and delicious. Sometimes I use raspberry … Continue reading →

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From My Mother’s Kitchen. Light, Airy and Crisp. Angel’s Wings. Italian Crostoli.

Posted on June 11, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

For a long time I have been wanting to make Crostoli. Fried ribbons of crisp pastry. Liberally dusted with icing sugar. Eaten all over Italy on celebration days. Easter, Christmas, Christenings and family get togethers. This long weekend we travelled … Continue reading →

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