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!

Seafood Lasagna Florentine

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                                                  Seafood Lasagna Florentine. I have combined two family traditions in this Christmas Eve recipe of Seafood Lasagna Florentine. I have always made a lasagna on Christmas Eve; and like many […]

Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie

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                                               Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie. The winter months are all about turning inward, meditation and comfort food!!! I love shepherd’s pie and usually make it with turkey; but I decided to make this one […]

Turkey Tortellini Soup

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                                                   Turkey Tortellini Soup. So this is my version of leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup! There is really no real recipe to follow to make my Turkey Tortellini Soup. Just start out […]

Eggplant Squash Tomato Risotto Casserole

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                              Eggplant Squash Tomato Risotto Casserole. Many of our vegetarian family members and guests are reduced to eating salad and mashed potatoes at our Holiday gatherings! My Eggplant Squash Tomato Risotto Casserole is a nutritious and delicious vegetarian entrée that solves […]

Easy Savory and Spicy Pesto

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                                                Easy Savory and Spicy Pesto. My Easy Savory and Spicy Pesto is made with both organic arugula and organic radish greens for a super spicy flavor! I use the traditional pine […]

Eggplant Potato Casserole with Cabbage

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                                Eggplant Potato Casserole with Cabbage. My Eggplant Potato Casserole with Cabbage is a simple to assemble casserole that is a perfect vegetarian dish for the upcoming holidays! The nutritious organic vegetables are layered between four different cheeses and seasoned […]

Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese with Chard

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                          Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese with Chard. Homemade macaroni and cheese is a super easy to make comfort food that comes together in a flash! My Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese with Chard uses four kinds of cheeses, yogurt and […]

Savory Leek and Mushroom Pastry Roll

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                                                 Savory Leek and Mushroom Pastry Roll. What would I do without puff pastry? A good quality puff pastry makes life simple and easy especially when you want to make a delicious […]

Cassoulet with Sausage and Yams

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                              Cassoulet with Sausage and Yams. It’s really getting cold UP here! So we need stick to the ribs food to keep us warm and cozy! My Cassoulet with Sausage and Yams is just the ticket with traditional French Tarbais beans, […]

Roasted Pumpkin Shallot Risotto with Sage

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                             Roasted Pumpkin Shallot Risotto with Sage.  My Roasted Pumpkin Shallot Risotto with Sage is an autumnal comfort showpiece that is super simple to prepare, delicious and nutritious; a vegetarian main or accompaniment to fish, poultry or protein of choice! Serve my […]