During the Christmas period we tend to eat a lot of meat. Occasionally I enjoy a change and I like cooking vegan dishes. I had chestnuts and dried beans in my pantry so I decided to cook the two together. …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Orange and Ginger Slow Cooker Risotto
Christmas can be a busy time of year for so many people. It can take a lot of effort just thinking about all of the events and parties we have to go too. At this time of year I need …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Tomato and Parma Ham Soup
Soups make wonderful main meals but they could also accompany a larger meal. Tomato soup has always been a favourite in our house. I have made several version of it over the years and I always make it in the …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Smoked Salmon and Cashew Nut Cream Cheese
Once upon a time I used to treat myself to a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel occasionally. Nowadays, due to a slight allergy to dairy, I no longer eat this yummy treat. However I found that cashew nut cream …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Steamed Plum Pudding
When I first discovered my gluten intolerance I was disappointed to discover that I could no longer eat Christmas pudding. I have to admit it’s not a dessert I would eat all year round but at Christmas I did love …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Roasted Chestnut Protein Porridge
In the morning I normally have a choice of two breakfasts. My first choice is porridge and my second choice is eggs. If I had to pick one breakfast to eat it would be porridge. Porridge is a delicious breakfast …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Chili Hot Chocolate
One of our Christmas traditions is to watch a Christmas movie on Christmas Eve. We also make popcorn and hot chocolate as well. In fact, I think popcorn and hot chocolate has become a movie night tradition. This year I …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Spicy Orange Popcorn
Christmas Eve is always movie night in our house. It’s been a tradition since Ted, our son who is now 10, was small. We would always allow him to stay up a little later the night before Christmas. The house …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade Gingerbread Mince Pies
My husband Howard loves mince pies. In fact, I think it was one of the first things I learned about him when we first met. Recently Howard has been making comments about how he hasn’t had any mince pies this …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade Mince Meat Filling from Scratch
My husband Howard loves mince pies. Personally I think Howard loves the food at Christmas more than the presents. The other day he was commenting on the lack of homemade mince pies that he had eat this December. I felt …
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