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!

Eggplant Lasagna

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                                            Eggplant Lasagna. My Eggplant Lasagna screams comfort food! This luscious noodle and vegetable casserole is perfect to serve on these northern cold and, yes, snowy days! My Eggplant Lasagna is simply layered with […]

Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham

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                             Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham. My Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham is a simple baked potato casserole using organic Yukon golds, organic onion, Swiss cheese and leftover naturally cured ham. So earlier this week, I baked a small heritage uncured picnic […]

Italian Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Gnocchi

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                      Italian Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Gnocchi. Grass fed beef and a plethora of organic vegetables all from our CSA farm got thrown into my slow cooker for the most scrumptious and healthy stew, just perfect for these chilly days ahead! My Italian Slow Cooker […]

Slow Baked Cassoulet with Vegetables

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                             Slow Baked Cassoulet with Vegetables. It’s time to make cassoulet, as the weather is cooling! This slow baked traditional French stew gives nothing but comfort and the message to slow down! My Slow Baked Cassoulet with Vegetables keeps with the tradition […]

Simple Calabrian Green Beans

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                                  Simple Calabrian Green Beans. A super delicious way to prepare fresh green beans; my Simple Calabrian Green Beans recipe is a perfect side dish to any upcoming Holiday fare but equally delicious as a vegetarian main when served […]

Linguine with Chicken Artichokes and Capers

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                     Linguine with Chicken Artichokes and Capers. This is very simple pasta dish combining the health benefits of artichokes, the piquant flavor of capers and the lean protein of organic chicken breasts!! My husband Geoffrey’s favorite pasta dish and a family favorite; my Grandson calls it […]

Tunisian Summer Casserole

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                                       Tunisian Summer Casserole. My Tunisian Summer Casserole is a great seasonal pot luck dish to contribute to your next summer gathering; it can be eaten hot, cold or at room temperature. This one pan dish is […]

Florentine Tortellini Tuna Salad

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                                     Florentine Tortellini Tuna Salad. A quick and easy salad made with all things pantry and a few organic vegetables just to round it out! Protein rich and full of nutrition, my Florentine Tortellini Tuna Salad is a […]

Ratatouille Casserole

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                                          Ratatouille Casserole. So this is a super easy to assemble casserole made with all the vegetables used in traditional ratatouille! I have layered the eggplant, zucchini and peppers with tomato sauce, arugula pesto and […]