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!

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 […]

Broccoli Cauliflower Soup with Ditalini

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                        Broccoli Cauliflower Soup with Ditalini. This is an old Italian recipe for a winter soup that is both cleansing and healing! My Broccoli Cauliflower Soup with Ditalini is a perfect soup with which to start the New Year! It is brimming with organic […]

Cumin Scented Rosemary Turkey

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                                   Cumin Scented Rosemary Turkey. My Cumin Scented Rosemary Turkey is a simple roasted turkey recipe full of flavor and spice! Season the turkey the day before and refrigerate it, uncovered, overnight; then slow roast the turkey the next […]

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 […]