Over the festive season I think I ate my own body weight in food. After 2020, the year that never was, I think everyone should have eaten their own body weight in food. If there ever was a reason to …
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Spicy Coconut and Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is a very underrated vegetable. It’s packed full of nutrients that the body needs to thrive. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is high in fibre and B-vitamins. It provides antioxidants that can protect against cancer and it contains fibre that can help with weight …

Googie’s Kitchen presents Roasted Tomato, Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus
Now I’ve discovered dried chickpeas, which are really cheap, I have gone a bit mad for them. I think this might be my fourth or fifth recipe using chickpeas in recent months. Chickpeas are high in vitamins and minerals and …
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5 Salted Caramel Desserts
For me, desserts are a must have at Christmas. My husband Howard, son Ted and I will definitely be indulging in a sweet treat or two this year. In the past few years I have been noticing a lot more …

Googie’s Kitchen presents Turkey and Pickle Sweet Potato Pancakes
Many people this year will be eating turkey sandwiches on Christmas night. Sadly I can no longer eat bread, as I’m gluten intolerant and I’m not really a fan of the gluten free breads. Therefore I’m always looking for alternatives …
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5 Small Alternative Christmas Dinners
Large turkeys around the world will probably be rejoicing this Christmas! Due to the pandemic many people, in the UK at least, may not be celebrating with a large group of people this year. I can imagine that larger turkeys …

Cajun Spiced Roasted Med Veg Butter Bean Dip
It’s that time of year again where the party dips should be in full swing. Well, this time last year they were but due to Covid they may just be a distant thought to many people. Although I always think …

Googie’s Kitchen presents 3 Natural Remedies for Winter Wellness
At this time of year I will often find that on the run up to Christmas my family and friends, myself included, feel exhausted. I think we tend to run around getting ready for the big day and then we …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade Mince Pies with a Zesty Orange Spelt Flour Pastry
My husband Howard and son Ted are huge fans of mince pies. Howard would eat these all year round. Yes he mentioned, while eating a homemade mince pie, that I could make mince pies all year round. That’s if I …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Vegan Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese
My Dad would make a cauliflower cheese on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) or if we were having a boiled gammon or roast lamb. Sadly cheese, cream, milk nor full fat yogurt are my friends. It’s not that they …
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