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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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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New Years Fry Up
With the New Year around the corner I thought it was time for one last feast before the January detox begins. The English fry up dates back to the 1300s and it’s a tradition that has stayed with the country …
Googie’s Kitchen presents Chilli Meatballs on a Tomato Rice
A few years ago we started eating less meat. I decided to start buying our meat from a local butchers. The butchers sell grass fed and herb fed meat. The farms they source from are regenerative in their nature. It …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Roasted Beetroot Pesto with Grilled Tomatoes
Beetroot was never really a vegetable I ate as a child. I don’t think it was sold in the shops the way it is today. Yes I’m going to show my age but you couldn’t buy it all year round …
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Googie’s Kitchen presents Seafood Pesto and Pasta
When I plan the menu for a week I always like us to have two fish dishes. My son Ted and I love fish. My husband is a little less keen. It depends on the type of fish in the …
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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Tomato and Salmon
If you like spicy, you'll love this dinner! xxx
Gluten Free Caesar Salad
Finally, a Gluten Free Caesar I can enjoy. xxx
Easy Vegan Spanish Rice
During the week I like nothing more than a quick and simple dinner. I love to cook and if I had my way I would spend all day in my kitchen. Sadly I live in the modern world and as …
Roasted Tomato and Basil Hummus
On Saturday my husband Howard and son Ted love a cheese and homemade pickle toastie. Once upon a time I would love one of these too, I have to be honest, sadly I can’t eat the bread and I also …