Category: General Interest

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

Pea and Mushroom Risotto

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                    Pea and Mushroom Risotto. My Pea and Mushroom Risotto is actually a fusion of the classic Italian risotto ingredients, like butter and parmesan cheese, with Tunisian harissa and preserved lemon! The flavor of this classic rice dish […]

A Stir Fry with Soba and Shrimp

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                               A Stir Fry with Soba and Shrimp. Sometimes just a simple stir fry is all you want for dinner! Just coming out of the winter season, spring calls for lighter fare. A Stir Fry with Soba and Shrimp is just […]

Baked Potato and Fish Casserole

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                             Baked Potato and Fish Casserole. My Baked Potato and Fish Casserole is a baked fish recipe that is simply prepared with just a handful of ingredients. Renditions of this casserole are found throughout the world; it is a classic combination in […]

Simple Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                         Simple Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo. So I cheated, I have to admit it; I used a jarred Alfredo sauce for this easy pasta recipe! But there are some really good prepared Alfredo sauces out there that are natural, wholesome and, in my opinion, […]

White Bean Chicken Stew with Rapini

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                          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

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                           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

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                              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

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                        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

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                   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

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                            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 […]