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The Lighter Side of Cinco De Mayo

Posted on May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 by Carole Cooper

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo and dear to our hearts since we spent most of our lives in San Diego and dearly love south of the border food! So let’s celebrate with these healthy and delicious salads found in my cookbook Simply Natural Gourmet! The lighter side of Cinco De Mayo! […]

Pea and Mushroom Risotto

Posted on April 1, 2024April 11, 2024 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 […]

Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham

Posted on November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 by Carole Cooper

Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham. My Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham is a simple baked potato casserole using organic Yukon golds, organic onion, Swiss cheese and leftover naturally cured ham. So earlier this week, I baked a small heritage uncured picnic […]

Simple Calabrian Green Beans

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Carole Cooper

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 […]

Savory Tomato Zucchini Pie

Posted on September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 by Carole Cooper

Savory Tomato Zucchini Pie. Savory Tomato Zucchini Pie I have a good amount of organic red and heirloom tomatoes and zucchini from our local CSA Farm which is still harvesting all the late summer crops as we […]

Tunisian Summer Casserole

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Carole Cooper

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 […]

Ratatouille Casserole

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Carole Cooper

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

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Carole Cooper

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

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Carole Cooper

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

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Carole Cooper

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 […]