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!

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 […]

Baked Corona Beans with Beef and Squash

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                   Baked Corona Beans with Beef and Squash. Creamy baked beans; what could be more comforting? My Baked Corona Beans with Beef and Squash is just the perfect meal for these colder days upon us! This high fiber, nutritious recipe features the giant royal corona bean as […]

Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Chickpeas and Spinach

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            Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Chickpeas and Spinach. Call it a stew, a chili, a sabzi! Whatever you call it, my Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Chickpeas and Spinach is a middle eastern taste sensation that is not only delicious but super nutritious! Enhanced with the flavors of the […]

Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup

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                                Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup. This Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup is an absolute winning recipe for the colder days that have already arrived here up north! I had an abundance of ripe heirloom tomatoes to use up; and it was […]

Kimchi Beef over Pappardelle

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                                  Kimchi Beef over Pappardelle. My Kimchi Beef over Pappardelle is a simple fusion pasta dish made from free range grass fed beef, organic vegetables and umami kimchi, all piled over a bowl of egg fettuccine. Enjoy this simple, […]

Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

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                                    Mexican Shepherd’s Pie. So I made some chili a couple of days ago and now I have a little of it left over. I love to create new dishes with my left overs; it’s a form of […]

Ratatouille Lasagna

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                                           Ratatouille Lasagna. So this is the season where there is an abundance of late summer vegetables, especially tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, basil and parsley! These are all the ingredients needed to make ratatouille. I […]

Summer Chickpea Salad

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                                      Summer Chickpea Salad. My Summer Chickpea Salad is a very simple alternative to traditional potato salad for your next summer picnic or potluck! The protein rich chickpeas are bathed in a tangy, creamy yogurt dressing and […]

Potato and Sausage Salad

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                                     Potato and Sausage Salad. Potatoes and sausage just go together, especially when dressed with tangy mustard! My Potato and Sausage Salad is the perfect stand alone meal for the upcoming summer holidays. I used small uncured Argentinian […]