Bucatini with Sardines & Fennel This is my version of a traditional Sicilian pasta dish eaten on special occasions such as Christmas Eve! Bucatini, linguine or fettuccine are all fabulous choices for this dish! The addition of saffron, pine nuts and raisins speaks of the regions rich ethnic history! You will really enjoy this sweet, salty,spicy mix […]
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!
Vegetarian Winter Soups and Entreés
As the holidays approach us, laden with rich gourmet meals, it is important to keep in balance by including lighter nutritional meals that don’t skimp on flavor and don’t tip the scales!! It’s cold here in the North, so we must keep healthy with warming, nutritional soups and entreés to take the chill off and […]
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Lebanese Lamb Patties
A classic Lebanese one pot meal of lamb, tomatoes, aromatic vegetables and spices! Traditionally served with seasoned middle eastern flat bread and equally delicious served with basmati rice, couscous or orzo. I have taken the liberty of simplifying the traditional step by step procedures of preparing this dish by layering the ingredients. It’s table […]
Saffron Seafood Stew
Saffron Seafood Stew This is a delightful seafood dish laden with and inspired by the flavors of the Basque region of Spain! Saffron, the predominate spice in the dish, infuses the broth with an incredible softness; potato mellows the acidity of tomato based broth, and the medley of seafood with an abundance of mussels rounds out […]
Cumin scented Venison Tenderloin with Rosemary
Cumin scented Venison Tenderloin with Rosemary We were recently fortunate to receive a beautiful tenderloin of venison from a friend of ours; venison meat is very popular and plentiful here in the North Country! I had never cooked this cut of venison before but preparing it simply as I do a beef tenderloin seemed the best plan of […]
Linguine with Pesto Shrimp
Sautéed Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Chard
Sautéed Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Chard I use a Moroccan Tagine to make my sautéed rosemary chicken thighs with chard, but any deep chef’s pan will work; however the Tagine does produce a tender chicken thigh with enormous flavor. Aromatic spices and loads of organic vegetables and herbs make this dish a nutritious and delicious […]
Saffron Quinoa
Saffron Quinoa Quinoa is the ancient Inca grain that is the most nutritious of all grains. Quinoa is high in fiber, gluten free, full of amino acids and iron with a delicious nutty flavor and an incredibly light consistency! My Saffron Quinoa is a side dish and a salad and goes with just about any […]
Rigatoni and Roasted Squash with Sausage and Sage
Rigatoni and Roasted Squash with Sausage and Sage A simple pasta dish just loaded with nutritious butternut squash, peppers, onions and garlic. Chunks of Italian sausage from our local co-op and aromatic sage and creamy goat cheese complete the dish, combining protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats for a super nutritious and especially delicious dinner! Rigatoni […]