Author: Carole Cooper

Carole Cooper formerly of Seacoast Natural Foods of San Diego, California has with her husband Geoffrey served in the Natural Foods Industry for over 30 years and currently the couple own and operate Seacoast Cottage in the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior!

Cabbage Kielbasa and Rice

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                                          Cabbage Kielbasa and Rice. I was recently gifted, by my loving sister, a 4 quart caste iron dutch oven! This pan is just a work of art and a wonderful addition to my copious […]

Cod Crab and Sardine Pasta Sauce

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                                       Cod Crab and Sardine Pasta Sauce. Fish and tomatoes over pasta!! This is my comfort food!! We are still quite cold UP here in the North, so warming, comforting foods are still in order! But, February […]

Portuguese Lentil Soup

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                                               Portuguese Lentil Soup. I recently picked up some Pardina lentils from Rancho Gordo. These are the lentils traditionally used in Portugual and in Spain in a stew called Sopa de Lentejas or […]

Lamb Lollipops with Kamut and Artichokes

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                               Lamb Lollipops with Kamut and Artichokes. Well, this turned out to be a Middle Eastern Masterpiece! My Lamb Lollipops with Kamut and Artichokes uses an ancient Egyptian grain called Kamut that has a firm texture and a nutty flavor and […]

Stuffed Kale Leaves

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                                                  Stuffed Kale Leaves. I love to reinvent leftovers and make an entirely new dish! That said, my Stuffed Kale Leaves is a vegetarian main dish using leftover rice and veggies, […]

Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice

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                                 Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice. So here is another one-pot supper that is absolutely brimming with flavor and nutrition! My Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice entrée is so simple to prepare, using a handful of ingredients and just one […]

Simple Potato Onion Tian

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                                  Simple Potato Onion Tian. This simple potato onion tian doesn’t even need a recipe! It is a perfect accompaniment to a Holiday Ham or Turkey and also a wonderful contribution to a Holiday potluck! With just five or […]

Cheesy Butternut Sauce with Mushrooms and Spinach

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         Cheesy Butternut Sauce with Mushrooms and Spinach. This super delicious and comforting pasta sauce is full of nutritious organic vegetables and unique seasonings! You can use my Cheesy Butternut Sauce with Mushrooms and Spinach on any pasta of choice. You can use it as a sauce over the pasta or use […]

Baked Alfredo Pasta with Kale and Soppressata

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                 Baked Alfredo Pasta with Kale and Soppressata. If you like macaroni and cheese, you are going to fall in love with my Baked Alfredo Pasta with Kale and Soppressata! This is a quick and easy version using good prepared Alfredo sauce. You can, alternatively, make it with […]

Italian Riviera Frittata

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                                           Italian Riviera Frittata. Most of my frittatas are made with just eggs and vegetables; but I had some leftover rice to use up, so I decided to make a spinach, mushroom frittata with that […]