I recently returned from a trip to Ireland and decided to share my good vacation vibes via a few U.K. dishes that were on menus throughout the Emerald Isle. I know it’s June and an oven casserole topped with mashed potatoes, salad dotted with Gorgonzola and Sticky Toffee Pudding may not speak summer to you, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Salad and smoothies – a winning breakfast combo
It was a beautiful summer morning several years ago when I dropped in on my youngest daughter and she served me salad for breakfast. She was awaiting the birth of her first child at the time and doing her best to start her day in the best way possible. I recall helping her harvest a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A culinary visit to Thailand
Don’t ask me why, but I had never tried Thai Green Curry Chicken before a friend gifted me with a packet of green curry paste and wow … I had definitely been missing out. If you haven’t tried making this meal at home, you must. The satisfying aromas emanating from your kitchen will announce that […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Memorable dessert tops Memorial Day menu
One of my favorite months of the year is coming soon, but first, we must celebrate Memorial Day. Here at the cove, I’m excited about summer bursting forth everywhere I look. I’m happy to report that the pots of herbs and my little lettuce colony on the deck are looking especially bounteous. And, as usual, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The bodacious brownie brigade
I decided to do something a little different this week: go wild with brownies. My inspiration came from the lonely box of brownie mix in the back of the pantry and a craving for mocha, a chance meet-up with peanut butter brownies made by my granddaughter, and a memory of a favorite brownie with a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Fancy but easy for mom’s special day
How did Mother’s Day sneak up on us so quickly? Just in case you haven’t made a plan quite yet, here’s a menu with ingredients that are accessible, not too expensive and easy to prepare. There’s no hocus-pocus here and no huge time commitment, either. You can spend most of the day how you should […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Put these three recipes in your back pocket
Here we have a threesome of recipes to serve together for a meal or separately when you need a snack. These are the kinds of ideas that are handy to have in the back pocket of your brain for trotting out as needed. Whether you’re looking for a munchie for a Netflix night, last-minute guests […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A molto bene Italian repast
This is an easy Italian meal that’s not only lighter than a pasta-pumped-up version but includes plenty of veggies. There’s zucchini and carrots in the flavorful Italian-inspired sauce for the main dish, corn in the polenta and a lovely gathering of fresh, green, crunchy textures in the lemon-struck salad. These spring flavors combined with succulent […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Dishes to enhance your Easter feast
Easter has always been a favorite holiday, especially now with small grandchildren on hand excited for their Easter baskets and the traditional egg hunt. Since I would rather hang out with them than spend too much time in the kitchen, I like to prepare all I can ahead of time. Except for the vegetables, these […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Healthy menu features best veggie burgers ever
Those veggie burgers from the freezer department at the grocery store are OK if you’re in a hurry. However, if you want a truly delicious veggie burger that’s nothing like you’ve ever had before, take the time to make up these savory patties. These can be baked and kept in the freezer to reheat as […]