When I was little my parents would always have a fruit tree in the garden. In the first house I lived in with my parents we had a pear tree. Then in the second house we had an apple tree. …
Fennel, Cabbage and Carrot Sauerkraut
Many years ago, if a person had suggested I eat salty cabbage I would have looked at that person as if they were bonkers! I’m sure many people still would think it’s madness to eat cabbage with lots of salt …
Herby Prawn Quinoa Risotto
In recent months I’ve started to include lots of prawn meals on our weekly menu. My son Ted and I love them. Howard, my husband who isn’t such a huge fish fan, doesn’t mind the odd prawn dinner. Therefore I …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Mango and Orange Jelly
My so Ted, who is eight loves jelly and to be honest I can’t blame him. When I was his aged I loved jelly too. My nan would make jelly when I went to visit her. She would always buy …
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Salmon Fishballs with Basil and Lemon Balm Pasta
Many years ago we would eat herbs in our meals. Our ancestors knew of the health benefits of herbs and eating them in our dinners. Herbs are packed with goodness that can help to heal the body of many aliments. …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Apple, Pecan and Sweet Cinnamon Biscuits or Cookies
‘Coookies’ are always a hit in our house. When I mention to my husband Howard and son Ted that I will be baking biscuits/cookies I always get a positive response. Howard normally asks if they will be my Gingernut Biscuits. …
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Spicy and Creamy Tuna Pasta
Spices are the essence of life. Many years ago spices were used for their medicinal qualities. Nowadays we tend to use them as a flavour enhancer that can compliment other ingredients. Ayurvedic medicine uses spice to balance a meal and …
Oven Baked Herby Bean Spag Bowl
In recent months I have been trying classic recipes we all love in our house with different ingredients. Chickpeas used to be a huge favourite of my son when he was younger. If I told him that these were on …
Googie’s Kitchen present Slow Cooker Spring Bean Stew
Spring finally feels like it’s starting to arrive in the UK. I shall touch wood after that statement as you just never know whether it will turn back to winter again. For the moment it feels like spring so I …
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Herby Bean Risotto
Normally in my bean recipes I use a lot of different spices. This year I had an abundance of herbs growing in the garden. I couldn’t let these go to waste. Therefore instead of using spices with a bean recipe …
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