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!

Fried Wonton with Radish Greens and Kimchi

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                                   Fried Wonton with Radish Greens and Kimchi. So this is a super simple recipe using prepared mini wontons or prepared potstickers! My Fried Wonton with Radish Greens and Kimchi is simply stir fried with fresh organic radish greens, […]

Shrimp Enchiladas with Seafood Bisque

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                                      Shrimp Enchiladas with Seafood Bisque. My Shrimp Enchiladas with Seafood Bisque are filled with shrimp, black beans and corn, nestled in cheddar cheese and covered with a prepared seafood bisque! The shrimp filling is brightened with […]

Harissa Chicken with Spring Veggies and Rice

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                                        Harissa Chicken with Spring Veggies and Rice. My Harissa Chicken with Spring Veggies and Rice is a tagine inspired recipe made in a skillet! Free range chicken parts are seasoned with harissa and preserved lemon; […]

My Sister’s Fish Tacos

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                                                My Sister’s Fish Tacos. Recently my sister, Joanna, told me to season the fish for tacos with cumin! Well, I use cumin all the time but have never seasoned fish with […]

Dutch Oven Coq au Vin

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                                               Dutch Oven Coq au Vin. So this is my version of Coq au Vin! My Dutch Oven Coq au Vin is a one pot supper made with free range chicken parts of […]

Baked Cassoulet Beans Provencale

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                              Baked Cassoulet Beans Provencale. My Baked Cassoulet Beans Provencale makes a wonderful Holiday side dish and is also a delicious vegetarian main dish packed with nutrition and flavor. My Baked Cassoulet Beans Provencale is made with white runner beans, artichoke […]

Fusion Sushi Rolls

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               Fusion Sushi Rolls. I had some left over rice, a package of northwest style smoked salmon and some really delicious chèvre goat cheese. I always enjoy making sushi to welcome the season of Spring; so I decided to put all these yummy foods together into my Fusion Sushi […]

Ginger Beef and Veggie Stirfry

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                                         Ginger Beef and Veggie Stirfry. This is a simple stirfry using free range, organic ground beef cubes, seasoned with a lot of ginger, thai chili and a yummy umami steak seasoning! My Ginger Beef and […]

Lasagna with Roasted Eggplant

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                                   Lasagna with Roasted Eggplant. Don’t ask me why I have so many eggplant lasagna recipes on this blog! Eggplant in lasagna just makes sense! This time, we roast thick slices of organic eggplant the day before and use […]

Dutch Oven Pork Loin

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                                              Dutch Oven Pork Loin. My Dutch Oven Pork Loin is a savory, garlicky one pot meal that just melts in your mouth. Boneless pork loin can become quite dry if not cooked […]