Quinoa called the “grain from antiquity” and the primary food of the ancient Incas of South America is really not a grain at all! Quinoa is a seed related to the beet and spinach family; and it is probably the most nutritious pseudo cereal one could consume! Quinoa is high in fiber, iron and […]
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!
South of the Border Fisherman’s Stew
A fusion recipe combining the traditional Portuguese stew with South of the Border flare! Portuguese Fisherman’s Stew is traditionally made with linguisa sausage, cod or tuna, tomatoes and potatoes. I thought a South of a Border rendition of this nutritious stew would be a welcome diversion! I have combined cooked heirloom beans grown in Mexico […]
Salmon and Crab Macaroni Salad
Mediterranean Corona Bean Salad
Gigantic heirloom Corona Beans make a wonderful presentation at table! I use these creamy yet firm beans from Rancho Gordo to make a yummy Mediterranean salad filled with artichoke hearts, parsley, kalamata olives and grape tomatoes, bathed in a vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and Spanish sherry vinegar. Serve my Mediterranean Corona […]
Tonkatsu over Maifun with Green Beans and Shiitake
Tonkatsu is a super thin pork cutlet, coated with panko and Japanese spices. This recipe can be adapted to chicken or turkey cutlets as a substitute for pork. I use heritage pork raised on our local CSA farm. The pork is pounded thin, dipped in egg and coated with seasoned panko for a super delicious entrée served […]
Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with escarole, shallots, green beans and artichokes
Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with escarole, shallots, green beans and artichokes This is actually a stand alone vegetarian stir fry but is fabulous with lamb chops! Just loaded with nutritious spring vegetables!! Add more nutrition with asparagus and baby bok choy as a variation! Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with escarole, shallots, green beans and artichokes […]
Tuscan Chicken with Asparagus and Artichokes
My Tuscan flavored chicken is a promise that Spring has arrived or at least is in our not too distant future! Asparagus, artichokes, leeks and chives play starring roles in this yummy one pot chicken dish, served over orzo and served with a bright chard and romaine salad sprinkled with pea shoots and simply dressed in vinaigrette! Just delicious! […]
Cod, Clams and Calamari
A saffron infused tomato seafood broth full of cod fish, clams or mussels and calamari served over linguine! It just doesn’t get any better than this! This simple seafood dish is so simple to prepare, full of flavor and nutrition and is so satisfying! 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced […]
Spicy Clam and Corn Chowder
This tomato based clam chowder gets it’s kick from a few slices of Italian salami such a Genoa, sopressa or pepperoni. Corn kernels and golden potatoes fill out this main dish chowder, uniquely seasoned with pasillo pepper, cumin and oregano; this is a satisfying supper! My Spicy Clam and Corn Chowder is a fusion dish combining flavors of […]
Tuna Pasta Salad with Fatoush Dressing
This is a simple tuna pasta salad with Mediterranean flare, enormous flavor and nutrition! Perfect to celebrate the coming of Spring, the Vernal Equinox and warmer days to come! 8 oz medium pasta shells, cooked al dente 3 cans olive oil packed tuna, drained 1 bag frozen organic peas 1 cup chopped organic celery 2-3 […]