Easy 15 minute lunch for one: crispy sage and pine nut pasta

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on July 1, 2012 · 8 Comments 

I am alone at home today. My husband has gone to visit his family, providing me with the rare treat of having the house to myself to veg out in as I see fit. I am using this time to clean up this blog and am creating new tabs so it’s easier for people to … Continue reading →

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Red spaghetti… and a grumpy old woman’s take on the rest of my Chelsea Flower Show 2012 piccies

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on June 3, 2012 · 6 Comments 

Part food post, part flower show As I’d already posted some of the food-oriented images from our trip to the Chelsea Flower Show, I originally set out to focus this post on a staple recipe that has sustained both my husband and I during these last few turbulent weeks. The idea was that I would … 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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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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It’s Friday again (yay!) which means… conghiglioni vongole today

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on August 19, 2011 · 2 Comments 

It had to be done… You can find conghiglioni pasta shells in most supermarkets these days but I never really wanted to cook with them until after I posted my story about amuse bouches. It’s kind of hard to miss them because 1) they are bigger than most pasta shells and 2) they’re shaped like a … Continue reading →

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