My dad was brilliant at cooking Chinese food. Dad would make a huge feast for dinner and we would all enjoy this meal. Even my brother Piers, who was a fussy eater, loved Dad’s Chinese dinners. My dad would make …
Category: family meals
Googie’s Kitchen presents Roasted Garlic Hummus
My son Ted, who is eight, was never a fan of hummus. Even when he was a baby and a toddler he would always turn his nose up at it. The other day Ted told me he wanted to try …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Herby Salmon Fish Fingers
When my son Ted started school one of the main reasons he enjoyed it was the school dinners. Especially, as they normally serve fish fingers and chips on a Friday. During the two lockdowns Ted really missed his Friday fish …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Salmon and Chorizo Fish Balls and a Herby Tomato Quinoa
My husband Howard and son Ted love chorizo! Therefore I know when I serve them a meal like this one it’s going to be eaten. Although, I had to serve this dinner three of times before it got my little …
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Baked Lentil Spag Bowl
We love a spaghetti bolognaise is a huge favourite in our house. To be honest, I’m more than sure that my husband Howard and son Ted are bigger fans of a meat bolognaise sauce than a lentil one. For me …
New and Improved Turkey Kofta
Normally this dish is made with lamb, chicken, mutton or beef. The dish is traditional in Mediterranean or middle eastern countries and it’s well known for the mix of spices and herbs that’s added to it. For this recipe I …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Spicy Mushroom Soup
To be honest with you mushrooms are not one of my favourite foods. I have never really liked this fun-gi, get it fun guy!!! In recent months I have been willing to give shrooms another try. When I was younger …
White Fish with Pesto, Parma Ham and Saute Potatoes
Recently I have been studying herbs online with a couple of other ladies. We have formed a lovely group and it has helped to inspire me in the kitchen. Basil is a fantastic herb that is packed with health benefits …
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Masala Burgers
The sunshine in the UK had decided to make an appearance, sort of! Touch wood, it stays around for a while this summer. We Brits love to discuss the weather especially when it’s good. In this country when the sun …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Chicken, Pesto and Rice!
When I was a child I grew up with members of my family having lived through the second world war. My grandparents were all adults and my dad was seven when the war ended. I’m not sure how old my …
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