Food ….
Well it is not my first love but it is not far off!
My way of relaxing .. Here are some of the stories that relate to my life …
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO AUTUMN…..
It is a good enough saying …. ‘Do something whilst times are good’ … In principal anyway … Sometimes you just have to do things in the moment to take your mind off other things and that can make you feel better … In the moments of quiet that is what I have been trying to do and in the last few months it has not always been easy… Natalie Paddick
HAPPY EASTER …
An Easter Delight - Chocolate Orange Gooooooeeee Cake - Delicious at any time of the year really! Chocolate Orange cake - So Gooooeeee - This is an anytime cake - But great at Easter - Let's face it Easter is the only time you can put all your eggs in one basket!! Happy Easter - Natalie Paddick
Food & Entertaining …
Friday Night - Or any Night Supper…
Easy Friday night curry with a splash of Chinese! This really is any night food made so simple but so easy to make & even easier to eat! Created by Natalie Paddick …
Leftovers!
Leftovers - January - I love cooking, but I get to here… the beginning of the year & I want to do something easy, because I have done so much cooking over the festive period, I want a simple easy break.
The Christmas Sausage Roll …
Natalie Paddick & her family favourite - Sausage Rolls with her twist on the recipe & a little information the history of this great British favourite …
Halloween it’s that time again…
Halloween one of my family favourites!! A little bit of fun & a little bit of madness! A bit like UK politics at the moment!! Have fun from Natalie x NP/MEStyle
Mad about Veg!
I have always like vegetables & the older I get - the more I like them, because they are so versatile. My new thrill is ZHOUG! Not only is the name fantastic - the flavour is divine and it is super ‘multitalented’ it goes with everything! It is a middle eastern favourite which is used as an accompaniment to various foods - Veg & Protein alike!
EASTER FOOD ANOTHER WAY!
An Easter Pie - This year with a smaller family gathering Natalie makes a simple pie with some variations….
LAZY DAY/EVENING MEAL …
Lazy one pot lunch or dinner with some variations on a theme… Sometimes you just want sometime to yourself but still produce a stunning casual show-stopper .. This is the meal for you!
Winter Food on the Beach… Newcastle …
Winter food on the Beach is all about an eating experience of eating in Riley’s Shack Tynemouth, the sounds & smells of the sea, dancing around the fire pit & being roasted alive - it was magical ….
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas time…
NPME … The iconic minced pie, what could be more like Christmas… Natalie Paddick wishes you all a Happy Christmas … Full of joy …
Rainnbow Trout with Pommes Anna…
A simple meal of Rainbow trout, Potato Anna with crispy cucumber pickle, finished of with a slice of Madeira cake.. Natalie Paddick’s suggestion for November 2021 or anytime really!
Fish Pie 4 Bonfire Night with Apple Tart…
Simple no fuss food for Bonfire night. Just enjoy coming home to a warm house & the smell of beautiful home cooking after an evening watching fire-works. Here is a lovely meal of Fish Pie & Apple Tart. Menu’s by NPMEStyle ..
Halloween Soup…
Red Lentil Soup - Greek style ‘ish’! This recipe is wonderful at any time of the year, but the red lentils make any soup very creamy it is a great soup to serve at a Halloween party, it is relatively inexpensive to make & can be served from a big warm pot on the hob or the barbeque.. NPMEStyle Food & Entertaining ….
September Chilli & Upside-Down Pineapple Cake…
Chilli & Pineapple upside-down cake our comfort food as life gets back to normal, Natalie Paddick reminisces on lock down & flavours as her children once again fly the coop ..
Pickled Cucumber…
A brilliantly simple, quick Cucumber pickle that literally goes with everything on a plate - just give it a go!
ANCHOVIES..
There is such a ‘Marmite’ attitude to Anchovies… I think that they get a bad reputation, from those that are not in the know! They are an essential ingredient for flavouring in many dishes, but they are also delicious on there own .. This recipe will become one of your favourites, I promise!
Something Simple .. Please!
Simple Summer cooking - Natalie Paddick - Tuna steak, salad & chips recipe, which weather not permitting can also be cooked inside - But wine & music are in most cases essential!
My Madeira Cake…
Madeira cake - A family favourite in the Paddick, household, this is a great version of using up left over chocolate, especially after Easter … It is a two pot mix & so simple …