Category: General Interest

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

Portuguese Lentil Soup

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                               Portuguese Lentil Soup. I recently picked up some Pardina lentils from Rancho Gordo. These are the lentils traditionally used in Portugual and in Spain in a stew called Sopa de Lentejas or […]

Lamb Lollipops with Kamut and Artichokes

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                               Lamb Lollipops with Kamut and Artichokes. Well, this turned out to be a Middle Eastern Masterpiece! My Lamb Lollipops with Kamut and Artichokes uses an ancient Egyptian grain called Kamut that has a firm texture and a nutty flavor and […]

Stuffed Kale Leaves

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                                  Stuffed Kale Leaves. I love to reinvent leftovers and make an entirely new dish! That said, my Stuffed Kale Leaves is a vegetarian main dish using leftover rice and veggies, […]

Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice

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                                 Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice. So here is another one-pot supper that is absolutely brimming with flavor and nutrition! My Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice entrée is so simple to prepare, using a handful of ingredients and just one […]

Simple Potato Onion Tian

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                                  Simple Potato Onion Tian. This simple potato onion tian doesn’t even need a recipe! It is a perfect accompaniment to a Holiday Ham or Turkey and also a wonderful contribution to a Holiday potluck! With just five or […]

Cheesy Butternut Sauce with Mushrooms and Spinach

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         Cheesy Butternut Sauce with Mushrooms and Spinach. This super delicious and comforting pasta sauce is full of nutritious organic vegetables and unique seasonings! You can use my Cheesy Butternut Sauce with Mushrooms and Spinach on any pasta of choice. You can use it as a sauce over the pasta or use […]

Baked Alfredo Pasta with Kale and Soppressata

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                 Baked Alfredo Pasta with Kale and Soppressata. If you like macaroni and cheese, you are going to fall in love with my Baked Alfredo Pasta with Kale and Soppressata! This is a quick and easy version using good prepared Alfredo sauce. You can, alternatively, make it with […]

Italian Riviera Frittata

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                                           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

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                   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

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            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 […]