Tag Archives: Lemon

The Not So Humble Crumble. Deeply Satisfying. Apple and Rhubarb Crumble With Hazelnuts and a Hint of Ginger.

Posted on April 27, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of the benefits of the cooler weather is fruit crumble. Deeply satisfying. The ultimate comfort food. In our house we make crumble with almost any combination of apples, stone fruit or berries. More often than not we follow the … Continue reading →

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The 5-2 Challenge. Adapting Recipes To Fit The Brief. Green Goddess Dressing With Avocado and Greek Yoghurt.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I was watching Jamie Oliver whip up a Green Goddess Dressing on his show 15 Minute Meals the other night. Made with avocado, fresh herbs and yoghurt to dress a Mexican tortilla salad. One concept I have struggled a little … Continue reading →

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Australia’s National Dish. Sunday Roast Leg of Lamb. Scented With Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary.

Posted on March 25, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Roast leg of lamb holds a very special place at the Australian dinner table. Especially on a Sunday. So much so that earlier this month roast lamb won first place in Australia’s National Dish campaign.  Deeply ingrained in our national … Continue reading →

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Pure Nostalgia. Old Fashioned Slice and Bake Biscuits. Two Ways.

Posted on March 11, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Slice and Bake biscuits. Pure nostalgia. A trip back to my childhood. A good old-fashioned stalwart from The Australian Women’s Weekly. Infinitely adaptable. Incredibly easy to make. Beat together butter and icing sugar. Add your choice of flavouring, nuts, chocolate … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy. An Itallian Classic. Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon and Sage.

Posted on March 6, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Scaloppine. An Italian classic . Deliciously moist and tender. Thin, pounded slices of meat. Dredged in flour, sautéed and served with a wine, lemon, or tomato sauce. Traditionally prepared with chicken or veal. Although pork is often a popular substitute. Another perfect recipe … Continue reading →

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Autumn Flavours. Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and Fresh Herbs.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Last weekend marked the start of Autumn. Cold, dreary and wet. Perfect weather for a warming bowl of soup. This spiced lentil soup is a cooler weather favourite in our house. Lovely and  fresh. Inspired by the big, bold flavours … Continue reading →

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The Good Egg. Persian Feta Omelette With Lemon Zest and Mint.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

There is nothing simpler or more delicious than a perfectly cooked omelette. Easy to prepare and ready with in minutes. My go to dish for breakfast or brunch and on occasion  my too-tired-to-cook weeknight dinner solution. A beautifully cooked omelette is incredible. … Continue reading →

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Happy Days. Grilled Zucchini Salad With Lemon,Mint, Chilli and Goats Cheese.

Posted on February 21, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’m craving salad at the moment. Here is a fresh, vibrant gutsy zucchini rendition courtesy of Jamie Oliver. Featured in one of his very first books Happy Days. Published in 2001. Can it really be that  we have been enjoying … Continue reading →

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Crisp and Crunchy. Little Golden Risotto Balls. Arancini With Leek, Lemon and Saffron.

Posted on February 20, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Arancini.  A Sicilian specialty. Crunchy, little golden risotto balls.  Traditionally filled with a rich slow-cooked tomato and meat ragu. Crumbed and fried to perfection. Pure genius. Incredibly delicious. Perhaps  invented by thrifty Italian mamas of  yore to make use of  leftovers. … Continue reading →

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Fish on Fridays. Pan-Fried Flathead Fillets By The Plateful. Simply Dressed With Lemon and Parsley.

Posted on February 16, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

The first Friday in Lent. The perfect opportunity to eat fish for dinner. And I intend to proffer up a fish dish for dinner every Friday in the lead up to Easter. Personally I love fish. As does my family. … Continue reading →

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