There are so many ways that we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in America. Here at the cove, we don’t generally drink green beer or even have a corned beef and cabbage dinner. I’ve been known to imbibe in a half-pint of Guinness, and I’m not against a tipple of Bailey’s Irish Cream, but mostly, I […]

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so let’s get a head start so you can buy your provisions early, before the Guinness runs out. Some advice: be sure to use a beef chuck roast rather than pre-cut stew meat and add plenty of carrots as they will lend a delightful sweetness that will […]

There’s nothing like a bowl of chicken soup followed by freshly made cookies on a cold winter’s day, wouldn’t you agree? Ninety percent of these ingredients are probably in your kitchen right now. Believe me, you are going to want to eat this tonight. And I bet it will go into your regular meal rotation. […]

Here we are, counting the days until spring. I’m coming up with springy recipe ideas for the weeks ahead and still enjoying the cozy main dishes that have sustained me through the winter season. This unique take on stuffed potatoes is versatile and easy. Some advice on this comforting main dish: go with a vinegar-based […]

When I go out for an occasional restaurant breakfast, if any version of a Monte Cristo sandwich is on the menu, I browse no further. That is why, on a recent blustery evening – no, not that one – I built this breakfast casserole and invited friends for the next day’s brunch. At 10:30 a.m. […]

We’re gearing up for St. Valentine’s Day here at the cove and, by request, I’m bringing back our family’s favorite week-night pasta dish. This melding of two recipes – one from wonderful Brunswick friends and one from my daughter Rachel – is the perfect pasta to serve to your loved ones on this year’s weeknight […]

Toss a few simple ingredients together with a good sauce and you have yourself an easy meal.

Mix healthy with happy when you make variety veggie bowls and a chocolate dessert.

This entree that combines succulent scallops with flaky haddock has been served dozens of times at my house. If your budget doesn’t have room for scallops, just double the amount of haddock for this easy oven recipe. Now trust me, these potato stacks go with everything and will be your favorite new way to prepare […]

Now that we’re past the holidays, let’s settle into the winter – what there is of it – with some cozy comfort food. I made this pasta bake recently to stash into my daughter’s freezer. She can thaw and bake it on one of those hectic had-to-work-late then get-to-the basketball game nights. I’m sure many […]