Spaghetti squash is a staple at my house, often incorporated into an entrée when I have a craving for Italian food. The vegetable’s texture and ability to take on other flavors make for a flexible base for casseroles of all types when you would normally use more caloric pasta. I rarely purchase salad dressing, preferring […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Breakfast on the run
We all do it — eat on the run. We fully intend to sit down for a healthy breakfast but things happen: we hit the snooze button, add a mile to our morning jog, help our toddler look for her favorite stuffy … the list goes on. So – who doesn’t like a smoothie? This […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spring into maple season
Oh, maple season, I love you so. Never mind the mud, the potholes, the surprise snowstorm, and the thawing/re-freezing ice. Those warmish days followed by frigid nights are needed. It’s all OK when there’s an abundance of maple syrup to pour all over everything. Here is a little sampler of what you can do with […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A wee meal from the west of Ireland
We can’t let St. Patrick’s Day go by without a bit of a celebration. Since my roots are in County Clare, I have come to acknowledge the day with some delicacies from that part of the isle where some of the world’s best salmon can be found and where fresh veg from the farmers’ market […]
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Cooking at the Cove: On the menu – straight-up home cooking
I apologize if you felt cheated because there was no dessert recipe in the column last week. There just wasn’t room for it, so I’ll make it up to you now by putting dessert first. If you’re like most of us, you usually have bananas on hand in all stages of ripeness. When the bananas […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A burst of sunshine in the middle of winter
This is a fantastic meal to prepare when you want something special to brighten your week. And don’t we always need that? It’s also a nice meal to make when you have someone to help with the prep. Whether you’re alone in the kitchen or have company, get this unusual combination of ingredients chopped and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The way to someone’s heart …
You really can just throw chicken breasts into a pot with only a stick of butter and an onion and get a main dish that is so incredibly tasty that it may become your go-to Sunday dinner. This is one of the easiest ways I know to put some serious comfort food on the table. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Superb recipes for stuffed squash
Raise your hand if herbalicious stuffing served in edible bowls appeals to you as we withstand these weeks of Arctic weather. I have used all sorts of sausage for the acorn squash stuffing and you can also try ground turkey if you prefer. Just up the amount of herbs to add more flavor. This stuffed […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Easy and tasty dishes save the day
My teenage granddaughters told me about this TikTok pasta bake recipe quite some time ago and I’ve just gotten around to trying it. I have to say, it’s simple and delicious, plus you can add your own flourishes to customize it to your taste. This pasta is filling and close to perfect on its own, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spice it up with a healthy, mid-winter boost
I think I’ve finally gotten over my holiday baking mode and am back to reality. Sort of. For the next several weeks, I plan to pepper my column (and my own life) with more healthy choices including vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Don’t worry though, I won’t completely leave out more decadent offerings. I’m just […]