Tag Archives: Autumn

Eat, Fast And Live Longer. A 5-2 Recipe Idea Under 200 Calories. Sweet Potato and Leek Soup With Apple and Ginger.

Posted on March 26, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Rain has brought some welcome relief from the relentless humidity we have been experiencing of late. For the past few days it seems that Autumn has at last made its tardy appearance.  Today’s 5-2 fast day idea is a decadently … 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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A Lazy Sunday Brunch. Jam Doughnut Muffins

Posted on March 10, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I love a lazy Sunday morning. Sleep-ins, newspapers and cappuccinos. A welcome respite from our hectic schedules and sadly an increasingly  rare commodity in our busy household.  No gulping down my coffee, one eye on the ticking clock as I … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Diet Recipe Idea Under 300 Calories. Autumn Fig, Pear and Radicchio Salad With Prosciutto and Pomegranate.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Summer is officially over and has segued into a sticky and humid Autumn. Soft, ripe juicy figs and pears are making an appearance at the markets. Paired with salty prosciutto and bitter radicchio and sweet late season pomegranate they are … Continue reading →

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A Pasta Bake. With a Difference. Roast Pumpkin and Ricotta Rotolo with a Sage Burnt Butter Sauce.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I had started the day thinking I would make ravioli filled with roast pumpkin and ricotta. Somehow my day began to back up on itself and before long it was mid-afternoon. The pumpkin was roasted  but I hadn’t even started … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Tray Bake. Roasted Chipolata Sausages With Potatoes, Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on May 27, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Sunday night tray bake. Family food.  After the sudden onset of chilly weather and a busy weekend of sport, sport and more sport it fits the bill perfectly. Warm and filling. Quick and easy to prepare. Another dish that looks after … Continue reading →

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The Flavours of Autumn. Ricotta Gnocchi. Two Ways. With A Fresh Vine Ripened Cherry Tomato Sauce And Basil Pesto.

Posted on April 3, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My family adores home-made gnocchi. Traditionally made with potato, they can be a little time-consuming to make. Here is a very fast and easy recipe for times when you might be  craving a gnocchi fix but are time poor. These might look … Continue reading →

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Eating Seasonally. Seared Snapper with Provençal Sauce.

Posted on March 14, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Late season harvest tomatoes are at their peak at this time of year. Cheap and plentiful. Sweet. Juicy. Full of flavour. I picked up punnets of perfectly ripe cherry tomatoes at the market this morning. I love to eat seasonally … Continue reading →

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Decadently Delicious and Dairy Free. Potato and Leek Soup With Croutons and Chives

Posted on March 13, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Potato and leek. A classic soup combination. This particular version is thick and creamy. Decadently delicious. Seemingly sinful but completely dairy free.  Always a bonus in my books. Particularly as the weather gets cooler and we indulge in a little … Continue reading →

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Delving Deep Into My Kitchen Drawer. A Recipe for The World’s Oldest Cake. Linzertorte.

Posted on March 7, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I have an almost empty jar of my mother’s home-made plum jam in the refrigerator. Word associations. Plum jam. Jam tart. Hazelnuts and jam. Linzertorte. A delicious tart made with a crumbly crust of flour, butter, egg yolks, and ground hazelnuts. … Continue reading →

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