While making this soup I wondered why we eat chestnuts at Christmas. I decided to search the ‘tinternet’ for an answer. The first reason it came back with was that eating chestnuts was fashionable in America. Chestnut tress used to …
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Chestnuts
To be honest, my husband Howard and I have never been fan of Brussel sprouts. My son Ted when he was about 18 months old ate about 2 or 3 of them at Christmas. Nowadays I don’t think he would …
Googie’s Kitchen presents 3 Delicious Flapjack Recipes
Christmas is coming and it’s that time of year again where I start to think about the gifts for friends and family members. Many of our friends and family members live in the local area. With everyone living quite close …
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Roasted Butternut Squash Chickpea Beans and Jacket
Normally I use harricot or cannellini beans to make homemade baked beans. Beans are packed with fibre, protein and plenty of B vitamins. They make a delicious and easy dinner. I have made a variety of beans that can be …
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Slow Cooker Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup
In recent months I have been on a huge journey of discovery with my own body. Firstly I discovered I have low testosterone levels and then a few months later I also discovered how a slightly underactive thyroid. In the …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Sweet and Sour Crab Stir Fry
Quick and easy dinners are exactly what I need during the week. I always give myself about an hour for preparing and cooking dinner during the week. I find that if I set aside one hour I can make a …
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Chicken with Sage and Onion Stuffing wrapped in Parma Ham
Many years ago my dear old Dad made the most delicious dinner. I had come home from University very hungry and he had made pork chops with a twist. Instead of cooking stuffing on the side of the dish he …
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Turkey/Chicken Mince Scotch Eggs
My husband Howard and son Ted love a Scotch Egg. Occasionally on a Saturday they will go to the supermarket and buy eggs for their lunch. It’s a favourite treat for them. Sadly due to the gluten I can’t eat …
Egg and Bean Hotpot with Quinoa
Ted and I walk to school every morning and he normally always asks me what is for dinner that night. When I told Ted we would be having this dish he asked me whether the meal would come in a …
Spicy Bacon Sumac Omelette
When I need a quick and easy meal, omelette’s are normally top of the list. They are simple dinners to prepare and cook and they don’t mean I have to spend hours in the kitchen. Plus I can experiment with …
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