The winter is fast approaching once again. At this time of year I like to make sure we have a hot meal on the table in the evening. My son Ted, who is 11, is now at secondary school so …
Oven Baked Beef Stew
Although I love to cook, I do love easy, uncomplicated meals. For me cooking all the ingredients off in a pan and putting the pan in the oven is heaven. It makes my life so much simpler. When life is …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Masala Sauce
When I know Winter is on the way I like to start diving into the spices cupboard. Many years ago spices would have been used to help heal our bodies during the colder months. Spices would have not only been …
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken and Chorizo
Recently we took a trip to Tenerife which is one the Spanish islands. I have been to Spain before but not to any of the islands. I know the Spanish love their cold meats. My son Ted, who is now …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Masala Meatballs and Sauce
Everything about this dish screams easy mum meal to me. Both the meatballs and the sauce can be made in advance and frozen. This meal could be made at the weekend and stored in the freezer until you want to …
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Turkey Cottage Pie
Normally I would call this a shepherd’s pie but I have realised my mistake. Shepherd’s watch sheep so the meat is lamb. The meat we are supposed to use in the pie. Hence the name of the pie. Cottage pie …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Rice Bolognaise
Pasta meals are always well receive in our little family. My husband Howard, son Ted and I enjoy a pasta dish. Occasionally though I enjoy a changing meals. It makes life so much more interesting. For this bolognaise I decided …
‘Sort of’ Katsu Chicken Curry
When I served this dish I said it’s chicken katsu curry to my little family. My husband Howard immediately noticed there were no breadcrumbs on the chicken. It must be his favourite part. Hence the reason I have named this …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Oven Baked Chili
The children are either back at school or going back to school soon. For me this means the ‘lazy’ summer is over. It’s time to start planning my days without my son again. That also means planning the menu so …
Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
Oven baking is a great way to get dinner on the table without to much fuss. Normally when I cook fajitas I make the meat part in a large saucepan. The other day I didn’t feel like standing by a …
