The other day I was writing my weekly shopping list. I went to the fridge to see what I had left. Suddenly I noticed a few small tomatoes and an aubergine. I must have been meaning to use these in …
Pineapple and Mint Upside Down Cake (Gluten and Dairy Free)
The pineapple upside down cake is nearly 100 years old. Upside down cakes were first invented in the 1800s when ovens would not have been common items in the kitchen. Instead, cooks would use a skillet pan to make a …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Vegan Mediterranean Vegetable Frittata
Now I love an egg or six a week, but I have to admit I do tend to eat too many occasionally. Yes, eggs are healthy but too much of the same type of food I don’t think is good …
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Coconut, Mint and Pineapple Smoothie
Now that the warmer weather is on the way I feel it’s time to start making cooling smoothies once again. Smoothies were first invented in the 1930s when the blender was invented. They were first sold by health food stores …
Spicy Sumac Sunshine Omelette
Omelettes, if you are not vegan, are quick, easy and healthy meals that can be made in minutes. It’s my go-to dinner when we get home from a holiday or if I’m in need of a simple lunch. Omelette, homemade …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade 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 …
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Slow Cooker Homemade Curry Baked Beans, Rice and a Fried Egg
Now that Easter is on the way I have started to think about egg recipes we can enjoy this year. Eggs for me, and I’m sure lots of other people, are a symbol of Easter. Spring always feels like rebirth. …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Homemade Falafel from Scratch
For a long time now I have been meaning to try and make my own version of Falafel. On a trip to Costco a little while ago we found a brand that was making sweet potato Falafel so we decided …
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Spicy Gluten Free Scotch Eggs
My husband Howard and son Ted are big fans of a scotch egg. They normally buy one of two from the supermarket and they are also just a treat food in this house. As they love them so much, last …
5 Potato Recipes for YOU
The simple potato was once a staple on our tables. In recent years the potato has got a bad rap and I can understand this point of view. A study from Harvard suggests that potatoes are high in carbohydrates and …
