Tag Archives: BBQ

Eat, Fast and Live Longer. A 5-2 Fast Day Recipe Idea Under 200 Calories. Charred Watermelon With Chilli, Lime, Mint and Feta.

Posted on September 1, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I can’t quite recall where I first encountered the idea of charred watermelon. It does sound incongruous and strange; the searing of a cool and refreshing summer fruit on a hot barbecue or grill, but it’s a juxtaposition of hot … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Love to Cook | Tagged 5-2 Diet, BBQ, Chilli, Feta, Gluten free, Grill, Lime, Mint, Salad, Spring, Watermelon | 4 Comments

Lazy Summer Entertaining. Barbecued Flattened Chicken With A Lime And Coconut Pilaf.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Never more so than at dinner time when we fire up the barbecue and dine al fresco on the back deck. My idea of holiday cooking is to marinade chicken, beef, lamb, seafood or … Continue reading →

Posted in Marinades, Pastes and Dressings, Poultry, Rice, What I Love to Cook | Tagged BBQ, Chicken, Chilli, Coconut, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Gluten free, Herbs, Lime, Pilaf, Summer | 3 Comments

For The Weekend. Firing Up The Barbecue. Grilled Yoghurt Flatbread.

Posted on October 22, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

A couple of weeks ago we were lucky enough to enjoy some modern Greek street food. Needless to say we were blown away by the quality of the home made pita bread wrapped around our souvlaki. Soft, fluffy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, What I Love to Cook | Tagged BBQ, Flatbread, Flour, Made From Scratch, Pita, Salt, Yeast, Yoghurt

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 →

Posted in Salads, Seafood, What I Love to Cook | Tagged 5-2 Diet, 5:2 Diet, BBQ, Couscous, Fasting Diet, Fregola, Harissa, Prawns, Salad | 3 Comments

Another Offering From The Japanese Izakaya. Butabara. Grilled Pork Belly Skewers With Green Spring Onion.

Posted on September 6, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It’s Spring, and the weather has been unseasonably warm. The perfect excuse to fire up the barbecue. My family has a penchant for anything marinated, skewered and grilled. No doubt a consequence of many a visit to the Japanese izakaya … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork, Small Bites, To Serve with Drinks, What I Love to Cook | Tagged BBQ, Grill, Healthy, Japanese, Pork, Pork Belly, Skewers, Spring Onion, Yakitori | 11 Comments

From the Japanese Izakaya. Marinated, Skewered and Grilled. Chicken Yakitori with Spring Onion.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of the highlights of any trip to Japan must be a visit to a traditional izakaya. Not quite bar, not quite restaurant. Izakaya are warm, cosy, happy places. The perfect venue to catch up with friends for a beer, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poultry, Small Bites, To Serve with Drinks, What I Love to Cook | Tagged BBQ, Chicken, Food, Grill, Healthy, Japanese, Skewers, Spring Onions, Yakitori | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Poultry, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Asian, BBQ, Chicken, Chilli, Food, Garlic, Grill, Herbs, Skewers, Summer | 1 Comment

Firing Up the Barbie. T-Bone Steak. The Tuscan Way.

Posted on January 28, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Firing up the barbie. I can’t think of anything more quintessentially Australian. A great, laid back Aussie summer tradition. I love a good steak on the barbie. Thick. Juicy. Tender. Perfectly charred. The easiest way to achieve this? The Tuscan … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Australia, BBQ, Beef, Food, Herbs, Italian, Summer, T-Bone | 2 Comments

On the Grill. Mark’s Aussie Burgers. With the Works.

Posted on January 22, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Australia Day is fast approaching. This Saturday. January 26th. I can’t think of anything more Australian than a burger cooked on the BBQ. The classic Aussie burger always includes a slice of beetroot. This weekend I was back in Canberra. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Pork, What I Love to Cook | Tagged BBQ, Burgers. Australia, Food, Recipe, Summer | 4 Comments

The Accidental Gift. Of BBQs, Pizza Ovens and Clay Paving Bricks.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Christmas gifts. They say it’s the thought that counts. A well-chosen gift speaks volumes. Here is an accidental gift. Quirky and inexpensive. A definite conversation piece. At home with my parents we decided to make pizza for lunch. My parents … Continue reading →