In the October half term we visited my cousins and Auntie in Switzerland. One night for dinner my cousin’s partner Florian served a homemade stew. To accompany the stew we had mash potato with nutmeg and it was very tasty. …
Category: Lunch
Googie’s Kitchen presents Bean and Chestnut Loaf
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 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 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 Christmas Spiced Chocolate Bark
At Christmas I love to make friends and relatives gifts. Every year I try to think of a new gift to give. This year I thought I would make chocolate bark. Until a few weeks ago I had never made …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Oven Baked Beef Curry
Saturdays and Sundays are normally the days I get to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. When I have the time I love to slow cook in the oven. As Winter is almost here I know my family …
