Tag Archives: Winter

Pretty Baking. Ottolenghi Style. Little Rhubarb And Hazelnut Tea Cakes.

Posted on August 6, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

These stylish little tea cakes are inspired by Ottolenghi The Cookbook.  Craving something sweet with mini bundt trays at the ready, I retrieved my well-thumbed copy from the  bookshelf, flipped it open and yet again realised I didn’t quite have … Continue reading →

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Eat, Fast And Live Longer. It’s All About The Chicken. 5-2 Fast Day Hainanese Chicken With Broccolini And Steamed Rice.

Posted on July 28, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of our favourite family meals is Bill Granger’s Silky Hainanese Chicken.  Soft, delicate, fragrant poached chicken. Served with onion rice,  ginger relish and a generous drizzle of broth. Warming and comforting. Simple and satisfying. For a long time I have been curious … Continue reading →

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Sunday Brunch. Cinnamon Sugared Pop Overs With Apple Compote.

Posted on July 21, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. The last thing I wanted to do on a cold, dreary, drizzly winter’s day was leave the cosy confines of our home to make a regular Sunday morning pilgrimage to the bakery. … Continue reading →

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Another Winter Warmer. Sticky Soy And Honey Roasted Pork Belly with Crisp Crackle.

Posted on July 18, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Slow roasted pork belly has always been a favourite in our home. Meltingly tender with a crisp crackle crust. In summer we enjoy our pork belly with a refreshing vinaigrette based coleslaw. In Winter, however, we turn to a richer … Continue reading →

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Ooh La La. Gigot De Sept Heures. Slow Cooked Seven Hour Leg Of Lamb With Haricot Bean Puree.

Posted on July 16, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This week we celebrated a mid winter  Bastille Day with a meltingly tender slow cooked seven hour leg of lamb, Gigot de Sept Heures. An easy set and forget dish that filled the house with an incredible aroma all day … Continue reading →

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Not Too Naughty But Very, Very Nice. Sweet And Salty Popcorn.

Posted on July 11, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We’ve been air popping corn in brown paper bags these school holidays. In the microwave. Sprinkled with a little sea salt. A simple,no fuss, easy to prepare but  deliciously healthy snack. Of course my teenagers’ overwhelming preference is for a … Continue reading →

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An Intense Citrus Flavour Burst. Dry Roasted And Ground Mandarin Peel. Sweet Or Spicy.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Mid winter coincides with peak citrus season. Suddenly my fruit bowl has transformed into an overflowing still life study of  vibrantly hued, sweetly scented lemons, oranges and mandarins.  Summer’s limes have given way to cooler climate lemons, and lately I’ve … Continue reading →

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Dinner In A Flash. Pasta Alla Puttanesca.

Posted on July 2, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

While our wintry weekends are all about slow food, for our midweek meals I’m always on the lookout for the quick and easy but tasty option to keep the troops satisfied and well fed. Enter Pasta Alla Puttanesca. A robust … Continue reading →

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Slow Food. Neil Perry’s Chinese-Style Braised Beef Ribs.

Posted on June 30, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

For a fleeting moment I was tempted to title this post ‘More Weekend Dude Food’, this recipe for Chinese Style Braised Beef Ribs torn from last Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald  by my very own resident dude.  With my son home … Continue reading →

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For The Weekend. My Latest Baking Obsession. Pecan Sandies.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I love the way that one recipe can serendipitously inspire another. Having spent the majority of last week waxing lyrical about Rosa’s rich buttery almond shortbread, an acquaintance enquired if I had ever made Pecan Sandies, reminiscent of her American childhood. … Continue reading →

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