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!

Spanish Seafood Stew

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                                                        Spanish Seafood Stew. In both the Spanish and the Portuguese traditions, we find seafood stews made with sausage and seafood in a rich tomato broth. My rendition […]

Tomato Pork Stew with Fennel and Shiitake

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                                  Tomato Pork Stew with Fennel and Shiitake. Inspired by a traditional Greek pork stew usually eaten as an appetizer , my Tomato Pork Stew with Fennel and Shiitake is a hearty gut warming, nutritious rendition with added organic […]

Classic Vegetable Quiche

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                                                   Classic Vegetable Quiche. When we had our Deli in our Natural food Store a long, long time ago, we used to make our Classic Vegetable Quiche and a turkey vegetable […]

Pork Loin Roast with Fennel and Shiitake

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                                  Pork Loin Roast with Fennel and Shiitake.    Bone in Pork Loin Roast with the addition of fennel and shiitake mushrooms make an extremely flavorful pork entrée that is lean and healthy. Serve with couscous, rice or lemon […]

Eggplant Cheese Casserole

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                                               Eggplant Cheese Casserole. Eggplant is such a versatile vegetable and it’s “meaty” texture lends itself to scrumptious  layered casseroles  baked with savory spices, creamy cheeses and pantry favorites! For my Eggplant Cheese […]

Potato Eggplant Tian

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                                                     Potato Eggplant Tian. My Potato Eggplant Tian is a perfect accompaniment to your holiday roast, turkey or ham; it is also a delicious and nutritious vegetarian main entrée for […]

Seafood Lasagna Florentine

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                                                  Seafood Lasagna Florentine. I have combined two family traditions in this Christmas Eve recipe of Seafood Lasagna Florentine. I have always made a lasagna on Christmas Eve; and like many […]

Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie

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                                               Mediterranean Shepherd’s Pie. The winter months are all about turning inward, meditation and comfort food!!! I love shepherd’s pie and usually make it with turkey; but I decided to make this one […]

Turkey Tortellini Soup

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                                                   Turkey Tortellini Soup. So this is my version of leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup! There is really no real recipe to follow to make my Turkey Tortellini Soup. Just start out […]

Eggplant Squash Tomato Risotto Casserole

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                              Eggplant Squash Tomato Risotto Casserole. Many of our vegetarian family members and guests are reduced to eating salad and mashed potatoes at our Holiday gatherings! My Eggplant Squash Tomato Risotto Casserole is a nutritious and delicious vegetarian entrée that solves […]