Simon’s Pesce A.O.P (Baked cod in parma ham with roasted vegetables and A.O.P spinach)

Standard · Posted by bigmonster77uk on February 7, 2012 · 25 Comments 

Video games, zombies and dinner Mr Monster: So our good friend Simon came down to stay and play video games a couple of weekends ago. He bought me a zombie cowboy game for Xmas, which I have great pleasure in watching him play, but he also brought over his PS3 console with another Zombie game, … Continue reading →

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A spicy vegetarian pasta with cavolo nero (kale). Who knew healthier eating could be so gratifying?

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on January 10, 2012 · 16 Comments 

A dish I’m really, really proud of I’ve just made it past my first week of healthier eating (apart from Sunday’s foie gras) and, so far, I’ve managed to stick to my healthier exercise plan too. I’ll even admit that I’ve secretly enjoyed the exercise. A little. If I had a choice, I’d probably still … Continue reading →

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Stir fried brussels sprouts, yes, SPROUTS!

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on January 3, 2012 · 32 Comments 

Are you in the love ’em or hate ’em camp? I love brussels sprouts. Absolutely 100% adore them. Sadly though, eating sprouts in our house is a lonely affair; as in if I cook them, I’ll be the only one eating them. However, I can’t stomach them if they’re boiled – YUCK! – and I … Continue reading →

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A recipe for my brother – garlic mushroom spaghetti

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on January 1, 2012 · 16 Comments 

A recipe for my brother – Garlic mushroom spaghetti I don’t know about you lot but after a week of Christmas/holiday stodge, I really, really, really don’t want to see another potato (roasted, chips, whatever!) or piece of ham or turkey again anytime soon. I hate turkey anyway so I’ve already patted myself on the … Continue reading →

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Chicken galantine stuffed with sausage, onion and sage

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on November 13, 2011 · 6 Comments 

Chicken galantine stuffed with sausage, onion and sage On 25 May, I was contacted by a Wiki project contributor for mycitycuisine. org who asked to me to submit this recipe to their Wiki site! Thanks very much for the offer Daniel! Chicken galantine (stuffed with a sausage, onion, sage and garlic stuffing) A few days … Continue reading →

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For Jane: fried okra chinese style

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on November 11, 2011 · 11 Comments 

Meal for one 🙂 I met my friend Jane about 13 years ago. She was my client at the agency where I worked. I was her account director. I left the agency over six years ago, and while Jane and I have always lived in different countries, we became and have stayed friends ever since. … Continue reading →

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escargot for vegetarians

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on August 14, 2011 · 4 Comments 

Diana, if you’re reading this, this one’s for you…! 🙂 Vegetarian escargot I must have been seven or eight years old the first time I tried escargot baked in their shells and smothered in garlic and parsley butter. Of all places, it was at the American Club in Singapore, and it was love at first bite! … Continue reading →

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