January can be a depressing month for many people. For me, it’s the climb down from the high of Christmas that makes this month feel a bit bleak. Once upon a time, my husband Howard and I would have reached …
Category: Lunch
One Pot Pork and Apple Stew
My Dad was a huge fan of pork and this is one of his favourites. He didn’t normally like sweet and savoury together. However for this meal he made an exception. Dad made this dish with cider which you are …
Slow Cooked Three Bean and Kale Stew
On a cold winter night I love nothing more than a slow cooker meal. Stews are fantastic cooked in the slow cooker and this one is no exception. If you are looking for a healthy filling meal this is it. …
Mince Beef Hash
Cornbeef Hash is a popular American dish that is often eaten as a breakfast, but in the UK we tend to eat it as a dinner. The hash has been available in America since at least the 19th century. There …
A Warm Broccoli and Avocado Salad
During the winter months it’s actually not great for the body to eat a cold salad. Our bodies and especially our stomachs are actually colder due to the weather outside. So it’s always best to eat warmer foods during the …
Turkey and Bacon Burgers
By now you may have already had enough of Turkey and to be honest I actually can’t blame you. Turkey is a poor bird whose meat only seems to be touched once a year. Well, not in this house. We …
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Just when you think that you can’t make another salted caramel dish along comes a brownie. Yes, I know I have made quite a few treats with salted caramel now. Although, these chocolate brownies are simply yummy. I have now …
A Super Quick Creamy Mushroom Soup
At this time of year I like nothing more than a warm soup for either lunch or dinner. There’s something comforting in a hot, steaming bowl of soup. To be honest, I’m not a fan of mushrooms let alone mushroom …
Turkey and Pesto Meatballs with a Tomato Pasta
Gifts from Grandpa is my NEW recipe book – out NOW and available to buy on Amazon for only £19.99. Plus £1 from the sale of each book will go to Crisis the homeless charity. So Christmas is coming and the turkey is getting fat. …
Chocolate, Coconut and Date Flapjacks
Gifts from Grandpa is my NEW recipe book – out NOW and available to buy on Amazon for only £19.99. Plus £1 from the sale of each book will go to Crisis the homeless charity. Last week when I went to collect my son Ted …
Googies Kitchen Life 