Herbs and spices are my best friend in the kitchen. Nowadays there is ample evidence that herbs and spices possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and glucose- and cholesterol-lowering activities as well as properties that can affect the brain and mood. Herbs and …
Tag: potatoes
Hash Brown Pizza
Pizza is always a big hit in our house. My husband Howard and son Ted love it. I know they enjoy pizza, if we haven’t eaten one in a while they will ask when it’s going to be on the …
Garlic and Herbs Hash Browns, Sausages and Beans
When I think of potatoes I often think of chips from the chippy. Although chip shop chips are delicious, they are normally cooked in cheap oil which can be inflammatory to the body. Therefore it made me realise that potatoes …
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Slow Cooker White Bean and Potato Chilli
Suddenly I have become slightly obsessed with the humble potato. Potatoes are superior and I feel, they are the king of vegetables. They are loved by so many people. Potatoes can be cooked in a varied of ways and one …
Slow Cooking Potato Bolognese
As I was writing this post my husband Howard walked past the computer and said, ‘Oh Potato Bolognese, that sounds good!’ I turned to him and gave him a strange look. Howard looked confused and asked why I was looking …
Pesto Potato Cakes with Bacon, Eggs and Tomatoes
Many years ago, before blenders, people would use a pestle and mortar to make pesto. Pesto originates in Italy and once upon a time the Italians would pound pine nuts, garlic, cheese, aromatic herbs like basil and olive oil together. …
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Slow Cooker Smokey Pork and Potato Stew
When I read reports about meat versus plant based diets most media assumes that a plant based diet is better for us. Nowadays there are lots of studies that suggest eating a plant based foods is better for our health. …
Oven Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Red Pepper and Tomatoes
Chicken dinners are always a big hit in our house. My husband Howard and son Ted love a roast chicken. I enjoy cooking a roast but in the middle of summer, if it’s warm outside which in the UK is …
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Slow Cooker Chickpea and Potato Curry
Over the years potatoes have got a bad wrap. Nowadays, I think, when you say the word potato to a person they automatically think chips, french fries or crisps. For me, eating chips occasionally isn’t bad as long as it’s …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Potato Rosti, Fried Egg and Kale
When I was a child, my Nan would take my brother and I to Switzerland for 2-3 weeks during the summer holidays. We would visit my Aunt, Uncle and cousins while we were there. I always remember eating this dish …
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