Omelets are served often here at the cove because I’m fortunate enough to have an abundance of fresh eggs, courtesy of my grand chickens. This omelet is just one of many varieties enjoyed in the summertime, mostly for Sunday brunch, but on occasion for dinner. When corn on the cob is on the menu, I […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Busy day supper
There’s a lot happening here at the cove as I get everything spiffed up for summer. I’m spending extra time in the flower gardens, completing some much-needed outdoor painting and catching up on the spring cleaning I let slide last month. My evening meals have been consisting of fast and easy combinations, mostly vegetarian combinations. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The flavors of spring
Spring is far too fleeting to not take the time to enjoy asparagus and rhubarb, those flavors that I, for one, look forward to so very much. The following recipes are just a peek at what you can do once you’ve picked those tender, snappy stalks and rinsed them off in the kitchen sink. I’m […]
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Cooking at the Cove: An easy day in May
This easy-peasy sheet-pan meal is the best for days when you just don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. For example, when my little grandchildren come to call, my focus is taken up 100%. I can barely blink without one or both of them getting into some kind of mischief! On […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A simple meal and a seasonal dessert
I’m one of those fortunate people who have spent some time in the part of the country where there is some really authentic, tasty Mexican and Southwestern-style food. Not to say that you can’t find that here in Maine, but it just seems … harder. I don’t want my enchiladas, burritos and the like to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Nourishment for a rainy day
Soup is a thing here at the cove and I make a pot every week, year-round. I have my favorites, but I’m always up for trying something new. This chicken soup is a lovely springtime bowlful of comfort to warm yourself after a damp day working in the garden or running errands in the rain. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Lemon up your dinner and dessert
I have a tendency to go through a whole lot of lemons in my kitchen and often buy a bag or two when I go into town to do my weekly shopping. I certainly don’t want to risk being without them. Not only do I drink lemon water all day long, but it’s important to […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Family meals are the best meals
My sister-in-law, Mary, is an excellent cook as well as a passionate person who delights in bringing everything she does up a notch. It’s just how she rolls. On a recent stay with Mary and my brother Bill in upstate New York, she made this meal (after working all day, mind you), for my brother, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Spice up a spring meal
This falafel recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian main dishes. I like these yummy chickpea morsels stuffed in pitas, but they’re also delicious over salads, grain bowls or on their own for a quick snack. Gluten-free and vegan, these make a perfect spring meal accompanied by fresh, crunchy vegetables and your favorite Middle Eastern […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The first picnic of the year
After many months apart, I’m planning a little picnic at the shore with my two teenage granddaughters. I came up with a menu that includes the market rotisserie chicken they favor and a grain salad studded with vegetables. For dessert, I’m making something they’ve never eaten before: a pineapple upside-down cake. I first learned of […]