Tag Archives: Peanuts

Freshly Baked. Salted Peanut Cookies…With A Hint Of Cocoa.

Posted on November 11, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It’s been a long, long time since I’ve made peanut cookies. So much so I had forgotten just how fabulous they can truly be. For too long I’ve overlooked using peanuts in my baking in favour of rather more sophisticated … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Australia, Biscuits, Cocoa, Cookies, Made From Scratch, Peanuts | 5 Comments

It’s All In The Technique. Sweet and Simple Peanut Brittle.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Toffee making and I have had a long and chequered history. I have the scars to prove it. Over the years I have experimented with all sorts of permutations in my quest to achieve toffee nirvana. Recently I discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Confectionery, Sweet Treats | Tagged Brittle, Caramel, Gluten free, Nut Brittle, Peanuts, Recipe, Sugar, Toffee | 9 Comments

Pork, Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom San Choi Bau with Roasted Peanuts

Posted on November 9, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I had forgotten about this little gem of a recipe, until reminded by my daughters last week. Chinese Pork, Prawn and Shiitake Mushroom San Choi Bau. Served in lettuce cups with a sprinkling of chopped roasted peanuts for crunch. I used to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Pork, Seafood, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Chilli, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Gluten free, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Peanuts, Pork, Prawn, Recipe, San Choi Bau

Nigella’s Sweet and Salty Crunch Nut Bars with Homemade Honeycomb.

Posted on October 15, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

My girlfriend Amanda introduced me to this concoction earlier this year. Its rich and sinful and requires no effort at all. Melt, mix and pour into a pan to set. Pure Nigella Lawson. The original recipe calls for Crunchie bars, … Continue reading →