This week’s main dish for Easter brunch consists of comforting, smooth polenta infused with soft cheese and sour cream. Corn niblets and a dribble of tomato sauce are added to jazz it all up. Now, don’t stop there. Tuck some protein into this dish by making divots with a spoon and placing an egg into […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A simply delicious Irish dinner
In Ireland, cod or hake are used for the famous fish ‘n chips more often than haddock. These varieties of white, dense fish are also served baked or broiled, just like here in coastal Maine. This quick, easy fish dish makes for a tasty weeknight meal but is also nice enough to serve to company. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Tap into maple season
Ever since I’ve lived in Maine, maple syrup has been a staple in my kitchen year round and is my sweetener of choice. I could fill a book with all the ways I use one of nature’s flavor enhances and can’t help but wonder what you do with maple syrup in your kitchen. Here are […]
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Cooking at the Cove: February favorites
I’m one of those people who starts my day with a hot bowl of long-cooked oatmeal. However, there are times when I have to skip my morning routine for various reasons beyond my control. That’s when I partake of one of these soft oatmeal bars with my morning coffee. For the recipe, any type of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: For those you love
Valentine’s Day has been my favorite holiday since I was a kid because my mother always made it special for the whole family. No matter what day of the week the holiday fell on, she prepared a fancy dinner that was served in the dining room on the good china. After the entrée was devoured […]
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Cooking at the Cove: More cozy recipes for cold winter days
The colder weather makes it seem more natural to just stay home. Life here at the cove rolls on serenely and I feel blessed that there really isn’t much of a need to go anywhere very often. Now that we finally have a layer of snow to go along with colder temperatures, you may be […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A creamy threesome
As I was putting groceries away this week, I realized I didn’t need that carton of cream I had just bought. I began thinking of how I could use this surplus in the course of a week or two and came up with some ideas that I can’t help but share. Now, I’m not saying […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A mid-winter craving
Sometimes we need a little extra TLC in our lives. This can come in the form of making a homey meal for ourselves and our loved ones like mom used to make. More than ever, I’ve been into preparing hearty aromatic oven suppers, pots of soup and employing the crockpot to create something warming and […]
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Letter: Reader sees value in all Forecaster columnists
I look forward to reading the thoughts and opinions expressed each week in The Forecaster. It’s good to know the ideas and opinions of our local neighbors, as opposed to the professionals in the national media. I like the positive thinking Heather Martin gives us and the valuable perspective of a new American, Abdi Iftin. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Tomato Time
Embrace this year’s tomato harvest with a sumptuous soup accompanied by savory biscuits.