Carole Cooper, Author at Simply Natural Gourmet Cookbook

Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber. Enjoy my Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber this Memorial Day and throughout the summer! It is an absolutely delicious and super nutritious variation of a traditional salad to accompany summer grilling or to enjoy as a vegetarian main! Lemon Tahini dressing is […]

Potato Gnocchi and Fava Bean Salad

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Potato Gnocchi and Fava Bean Salad. My Potato Gnocchi and Fava Bean Salad is just a perfect twist on the take along picnic salad for these upcoming summer holidays! This super simple yet nutritious salad is drenched with olive oil, lemon juice and a bit […]

Paella with Portuguese Style Mussels

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Paella with Portuguese Style Mussels. So I made this brothy rice dish by combining two classic recipes, one from Spain and one from Portugal! Cataplana is a savory Portuguese fish stew made with mussels, fish, potatoes, sausage, saffron and smoked paprika. Paella is a Spanish […]

The Lighter Side of Cinco De Mayo

Posted on May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 by Carole Cooper

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo and dear to our hearts since we spent most of our lives in San Diego and dearly love south of the border food! So let’s celebrate with these healthy and delicious salads found in my cookbook Simply Natural Gourmet! The lighter side of Cinco De Mayo! […]

Pea and Mushroom Risotto

Posted on April 1, 2024April 11, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Pea and Mushroom Risotto. My Pea and Mushroom Risotto is actually a fusion of the classic Italian risotto ingredients, like butter and parmesan cheese, with Tunisian harissa and preserved lemon! The flavor of this classic rice dish […]

A Stir Fry with Soba and Shrimp

Posted on March 28, 2024April 11, 2024 by Carole Cooper

A Stir Fry with Soba and Shrimp. Sometimes just a simple stir fry is all you want for dinner! Just coming out of the winter season, spring calls for lighter fare. A Stir Fry with Soba and Shrimp is just […]

Baked Potato and Fish Casserole

Posted on March 12, 2024April 11, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Baked Potato and Fish Casserole. My Baked Potato and Fish Casserole is a baked fish recipe that is simply prepared with just a handful of ingredients. Renditions of this casserole are found throughout the world; it is a classic combination in […]

Simple Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Simple Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo. So I cheated, I have to admit it; I used a jarred Alfredo sauce for this easy pasta recipe! But there are some really good prepared Alfredo sauces out there that are natural, wholesome and, in my opinion, […]

Cabbage Soup with Swedish Meatballs

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Carole Cooper

Cabbage Soup with Swedish Meatballs. And yet another cold weather soup to keep you cozy, warm and protected from the elements! You can’t get any simpler than my organic Cabbage Soup with Swedish Meatballs! So delicious, so nutritious and so very easy; my […]

White Bean Chicken Stew with Rapini

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Carole Cooper

White Bean Chicken Stew with Rapini. So it is still super cold here in the North and actually throughout most of the country! Another soup or stew is in order for this time of year! My White Bean Chicken Stew with Rapini […]