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!

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 […]

Baked Potato and Fish Casserole

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                             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

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                         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

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                         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

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                          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 […]

Ruby Rigatoni with Italian Sausage

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                           Ruby Rigatoni with Italian Sausage. This is my rendition of a classic Italian dish called Spaghetti with Rubies. My version, Ruby Rigatoni with Italian Sausage keeps the integrity of this beet forward pasta dish but adds protein and greens and changes the […]

Lamb and Artichoke Tagine

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                              Lamb and Artichoke Tagine. A tagine is basically a Middle Eastern version of stew. I love to use my tagine pan because it’s simple to use and cooks cuts of meat rapidly, yet keeping it tender and moist! My Lamb […]