Have you made this lovely concoction of cherry tomatoes, feta and herbs that hit social media a few years ago? Not only is it so delicious and easy, but you can use this delectable sauce in multiple ways. We’ve enjoyed it often with pasta but I recently mixed it into roasted spaghetti squash for a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Welcome the new year with Persian jeweled rice
This is a luscious meal to start out the new year or to save for one of those (many) cold Sunday afternoons when you want to break up the long winter by inviting a few friends over. Just about everyone likes roast chicken, especially if it has crispy skin. The crunchy croutons flavored with herbs […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Christmas morning made easy with frittata and fruit
If planning Christmas meals seems overwhelming to you with all the other holiday tasks you have on your plate, look no further. These three versatile recipes can all be prepared ahead and/or delegated to someone else. I’m famous for my frittatas because each one has a unique flavor all its own. The recipe included here […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A quick meal for a busy, pre-holiday evening
Roasted chicken, apples and leeks is a quick, economical main dish to serve your family on one of these upcoming busy nights – perhaps before the school concert or church fete, or after a round of holiday shopping at the mall. While the chicken and its accompaniments are roasting on a sheet pan with olive […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Let’s keep the chill off
As we begin the countdown to the winter holidays, I want to provide you with some cozy, economical and healthy main dishes that can be made ahead of time. We all know what a busy time of year this can be, and my hope is that we all stay calm while carrying on. Balancing decorating, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A bunch of brunch
Brunch is my favorite meal when it comes to entertaining during this time of year. I think that 11 o’clock or so in the morning is a great hour to greet company in the winter months. Everyone is fresh and fun, there are hours of daylight ahead, and you’re not expected to serve a roast […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A savory, saucy, aromatic main dish
As I shop for meat these days, I often see pork tenderloin at a decent price so I’ve been using it in my meal planning more frequently. This entrée recipe is a quick yet savory way to prepare it with a delicious, aromatic sauce for dipping the accompanying crispy potatoes. Boneless chicken can also be […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Keeping it simple for Thanksgiving week
As you gear up for Thanksgiving prep, you may need some simple menu ideas. This sheet pan meal is so wonderfully easy that you don’t even really have to think about it. All you need is a salad alongside and you’re all set. For this flexible recipe, use other chicken pieces if you wish and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Comfort food to warm you up this autumn
Do we really want to fuss with making homemade tomato soup? Oh yes, we do, especially when the results are as delicious and budget-friendly as this is. Imagine how amazing this soup will taste after coming in from romping in (or shoveling) snow this winter. The roasted flavor and crunchy cheese crouton is so satisfying, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Light and easy meals for the Thanksgiving lead-in
It’s November and our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. On the days leading up to it, I like to keep meals light and easy, and I also like to experiment with what to serve on the Big Day. Having recipes at hand that are healthful and interesting makes life better, and Caramel Fish is just the […]