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!

Ratatouille Tian with Eggplant Caponata and Feta

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          Ratatouille Tian with Eggplant Caponata and Feta. My Ratatouille Tian with Eggplant Caponata and Feta is a versatile dish using all the goodness of the late summer harvest! A tian is simply a baked vegetable casserole using whatever is in season. In late summer organic zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers […]

Bucatini with Roasted Vegetables

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                        Bucatini with Roasted Vegetables. My Bucatini with Roasted Vegetables is just bursting with late summer vegetable color, texture, nutrition and flavor. I am keeping this one vegetarian but this recipe can be adjusted to accommodate any protein of choice. You can use whatever […]

Summer Succotash Soup

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                             Summer Succotash Soup. So even though we are in the thick of summer, we still have cool days here in the North! My Summer Succotash Soup is perfect for these cool days, filled with organic corn, green limas, okra, potatoes and […]

Filet Mignon with Lemony Sabzi

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                         Filet Mignon with Lemony Sabzi. This is a super simple summer supper that I am sure you will make time and again! Grilled or pan fried Filet Mignon with Lemony Sabzi is ready in minutes! Sabzi is an Afghan stew of greens simmered […]

Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

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     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

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                    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

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                    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

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      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

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                                    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

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                               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 […]