On Saturday when my husband Howard and son Ted are eating their toasted cheese sandwiches or whatever it is they fancy, you will find me making a delicious soup for my lunch. Once upon a time I would have served …
Category: condiments and extras
Fig and Walnut Quinoa Loaf
For those for you that read my blog you will know that I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen. Now that the UK is back in Lockdown I feel like I don’t leave the kitchen. I’m thinking of bringing the spare …
Fig and Walnut Energy Balls
Lockdown 3.0 is back in the UK and I don’t know about you but sometimes I need energy to help me through my day. Rather than reach for the biscuits I’ve started to try a few healthier snacks and treats. …
Vegan Cajun Spiced Cauliflower Fritters
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 …
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 …