This is the time of year when I start preparing my favorite cold-weather foods and African Peanut Soup is one of my top favorites. Aromatic and healthy, this vegan recipe is a standout that will warm you up on even the coldest days to come. Adjust the spices to your liking and serve with the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Shrimp stir-fry on the fly
We all have those meals that we make on the fly and don’t even have to think about. A little of this mixed with a little of that, and we like it so much, we put it on repeat week after week, year after year. Quickie Shrimp Stir-fry is one of them. I first began […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Time to roll out the pumpkin recipes
Baked Potato Soup seems to be on offer everywhere these days, but did you know how easy it is to make at home for a fraction of the cost? Not to mention the fact that when you cook at home, you have more control over what ingredients are going into your body. This basic recipe […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Ready for fall
This is one of my favorite autumn dinners because it gathers so many of those fall flavors we look forward to. There’s the aromatic roast pork festooned with herbs, a seasonal salad highlighted with baked and bejeweled pears and, lastly, candified pastries to serve up with a hot cup of your favorite tea or a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Appetizing apples
September and October are my favorite months and I whole-heartedly embrace the days by gathering goodies from my favorite farmers and then cooking up a storm. I look forward to my drives to Dresden, Bowdoinham, Litchfield or farther afield every week. On my last outing, picking apples was the highlight. Many of you already know […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Choose your own chicken salad
Two of my grandchildren are in the midst of soccer season, with many of their games happening right at dinnertime. I’ve had plenty of practice with eating on the run. So these days, I’m helping out the family by putting together healthy, take-along food that can be made ahead of time and packed up to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Choose your own chicken salad
Two of my grandchildren are in the midst of soccer season, with many of their games happening right at dinnertime. I’ve had plenty of practice with eating on the run. So these days, I’m helping out the family by putting together healthy, take-along food that can be made ahead of time and packed up to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Sweet September
For those who are vegan or have allergies to dairy products, these enchiladas are for you. Really, if you are someone who loves Tex-Mex food, this recipe is yet another keeper for your repertoire. I used plant-based, 7-inch wraps for this batch because they are sturdier than a corn tortilla. Flour tortillas work well, too. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Menu takes flight with Hummingbird Cake
There are certain things I really like to eat and pesto is one of them. Creating different types of pesto then freezing it in ice cube trays is a summertime kitchen activity for me. These little cubes of garden freshness can subsequently be stored in freezer bags then pulled out at a moment’s notice when […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The last summer brunch
Here we are facing down the last days of summer before school days start. If you are planning a last hoorah in the form of a weekend brunch, here is the menu for you. Both the entrée and the dessert can be made the day ahead, with the simple, unique salad (that is best served […]