Cooking with cherries: Lamb, cherry and feta burgers

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on January 19, 2012 · 26 Comments 

Cooking with cherries Many moons ago, I tried the Atkins diet. I did lose weight but as with all fad diets, the weight definitely crept back within a few months. One take-away from that episode in my life was certainly never to try fad diets again, but some of the recipes and techniques I researched … Continue reading →

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Brandy-infused cranberries and a crumble-topped cranberry, walnut and banana cake

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on January 17, 2012 · 26 Comments 

On Saturday, I asked my husband if he would like me to make anything for his family as they were coming over for Sunday lunch the next day. Him: “Cake.” he said. Me: “That’s it? Just cake. Any particular cake?” Him: “No, just cake.” And then he wandered off back to his office. Only problem … 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 rib-sticking winter warmer: sherry stewed lamb stroganoff

Standard · Posted by thebigfatnoodle on November 18, 2011 · 5 Comments 

Sweet sherry I don’t get to eat lamb very often. My mom couldn’t stomach the taste or smell of it so when we were growing up, she’d only concede to roasting a leg of lamb (which she herself wouldn’t eat) once every couple of years. Unfortunately, my husband’s also not very keen on lamb. He … Continue reading →

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You know winter’s on its way when the soups come out to play: curried squash and red lentil soup

Posted by thebigfatnoodle on October 10, 2011 · 3 Comments 

An Autumn/Winter Warmer I originally planned to make this with roasted pumpkin to present to my father-in-law for his Fright Night Halloween event in Ferndown this month but I have to admit that I’m not the world’s biggest fan of pumpkin. It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that I’d much rather choose … Continue reading →

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