My son Ted and I love fish. It’s one of our favourite meals and it’s a food, that as a mother, I want to keep encouraging Ted to eat. My husband Howard, depending on how the fish is cooked, isn’t …
Hummus from Scratch
My husband Howard is forever reminding me that dried beans and chickpeas are so much cheaper than tinned. For me, using tinned chickpeas and beans is so much more convenient. Especially at this time of year when we are busy …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Turkey and Chorizo Spicy Rice
Christmas can be a very busy time for many people. So during this period I think people need fast dinners. Plus I like to use any leftover meat we may have in the fridge or freezer. The best part of …
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Cajun Spiced Roasted Med Veg Butter Bean Dip
It’s that time of year again where the party dips should be in full swing. Well, this time last year they were but due to Covid they may just be a distant thought to many people. Although I always think …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Poached Eggs and Smoked Salmon on Sweet Potato Pancakes
Breakfast on Christmas morning is in many ways more important than lunch. For me, starting the day with a delicious breakfast makes my Christmas. Oh and unwrapping presents from Father Christmas also helps start the day the right way. For …
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Mackerel and Dill Pate
Christmas is the one time of year I remember my Dad making mackerel pate. Dad would always make his mackerel pate from scratch. He would eat it on toast for breakfast during the festive season. When I was a child …
Googie’s Kitchen presents 3 Natural Remedies for Winter Wellness
At this time of year I will often find that on the run up to Christmas my family and friends, myself included, feel exhausted. I think we tend to run around getting ready for the big day and then we …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade Mince Pies with a Zesty Orange Spelt Flour Pastry
My husband Howard and son Ted are huge fans of mince pies. Howard would eat these all year round. Yes he mentioned, while eating a homemade mince pie, that I could make mince pies all year round. That’s if I …
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Chocolate Gingerbread Date Balls
It’s that time of year again where I start to think about the gifts I would like to give to friends and family members. Due to the pandemic this year Christmas will be very different. We probably won’t get to …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Spicy Burgers
Last year, just before Christmas my son Ted, husband Howard and I went into London and we found ourselves in a really great burger restaurant for lunch. A lot of the burgers they served were gluten free so this always …
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