Category: General Interest

Just general info on what we are doing and what we are cooking next!

Italian Riviera Frittata

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                           Italian Riviera Frittata. Most of my frittatas are made with just eggs and vegetables; but I had some leftover rice to use up, so I decided to make a spinach, mushroom frittata with that […]

Baked Corona Beans with Beef and Squash

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                   Baked Corona Beans with Beef and Squash. Creamy baked beans; what could be more comforting? My Baked Corona Beans with Beef and Squash is just the perfect meal for these colder days upon us! This high fiber, nutritious recipe features the giant royal corona bean as […]

Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Chickpeas and Spinach

Posted on by Carole Cooper

            Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Chickpeas and Spinach. Call it a stew, a chili, a sabzi! Whatever you call it, my Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Chickpeas and Spinach is a middle eastern taste sensation that is not only delicious but super nutritious! Enhanced with the flavors of the […]

Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup. This Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup is an absolute winning recipe for the colder days that have already arrived here up north! I had an abundance of ripe heirloom tomatoes to use up; and it was […]

Kimchi Beef over Pappardelle

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                  Kimchi Beef over Pappardelle. My Kimchi Beef over Pappardelle is a simple fusion pasta dish made from free range grass fed beef, organic vegetables and umami kimchi, all piled over a bowl of egg fettuccine. Enjoy this simple, […]

Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                    Mexican Shepherd’s Pie. So I made some chili a couple of days ago and now I have a little of it left over. I love to create new dishes with my left overs; it’s a form of […]

Ratatouille Lasagna

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                           Ratatouille Lasagna. So this is the season where there is an abundance of late summer vegetables, especially tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, basil and parsley! These are all the ingredients needed to make ratatouille. I […]

Summer Chickpea Salad

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                      Summer Chickpea Salad. My Summer Chickpea Salad is a very simple alternative to traditional potato salad for your next summer picnic or potluck! The protein rich chickpeas are bathed in a tangy, creamy yogurt dressing and […]

Potato and Sausage Salad

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                     Potato and Sausage Salad. Potatoes and sausage just go together, especially when dressed with tangy mustard! My Potato and Sausage Salad is the perfect stand alone meal for the upcoming summer holidays. I used small uncured Argentinian […]

One Pot Cod Fish and Gnocchi

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                  One Pot Cod Fish and Gnocchi. So simple, so delicious and so nutritious, My One Pot Cod Fish and Gnocchi recipe takes just minutes to prepare! This is a perfect one pot supper filled with protein, organic veggies […]