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!

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 […]

Asparagus Zucchini Mushroom Tart

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                             Asparagus Zucchini Mushroom Tart. This tart is a super simple to prepare vegetable entrée thanks to prepared puff pastry! My Asparagus Zucchini Mushroom Tart is filled with nutritious organic asparagus spears, organic zucchini slices and organic maitake mushrooms; then seasoned with […]

Tuscan Red Beans and Rice

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                                    Tuscan Red Beans and Rice. This is my version of red beans and rice! I use Tuscan red beans from Rancho Gordo, roasted tomatoes and red pepper garlic sauce from DeLallo, organic collard greens, cabbage and mushrooms, […]

Summertime Golden Potato Salad

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                               Summertime Golden Potato Salad. Yukon gold potatoes drenched with two kinds of mustard, Greek yogurt and extra virgin olive oil make this golden potato salad a summertime favorite! We enjoyed this potato salad on Memorial Day and will continue to […]