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Cooking at the Cove: The Cove Chowder
Don’t toy with me when it comes to fish chowder. The focus is the fish. Don’t overcook it or allow it to break up into tiny pieces. Don’t leave the potatoes too chunky. Don’t thicken it with a roux. And don’t add thyme, tarragon or any other fanciness. Ideally, do use homemade fish stock, but […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Make pasta night deliziosa
Every once in a while, I allow myself the pleasure of indulging in a substantial bowl of pasta. I usually prepare this bolognese when a grandchild or two is visiting here at the cove. Having these growing, always-hungry children in my care not only gives me an excuse to prepare a hearty supper, but there […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A simple, scrumptious scallop supper
I’ve been reading up on the Nordic tradition of “hygge,” a Danish-Norwegian word that translates as “a feeling of coziness.” It’s also about “taking pleasure in the simple things in life.” And there’s really nothing simpler than a supper of scallops and freshly pickled vegetables to brighten a long winter’s night. Now that the holiday […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A Sunday dinner for January
I don’t eat red meat often anymore, but this hearty dish made with inexpensive chuck steak, mushrooms and a flavorful sauce, topped with cheesy biscuits speaks to my Irish soul. It’s a wonderful meal for a Sunday when, hopefully, you have time to relax, read by the fire and can enjoy the divine aroma of […]
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Maine Bicentennial cookbook looking for recipes
Writer Margaret Hathaway and photographer Karl Schatz are collecting recipes and photos from kitchens across the state for the Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook, which will feature 200 recipes that represent Maine’s culinary past, present and future. The book, printed by Islandport Press, will be available at bicentennial events. Proceeds will be given to non-profit organizations […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Ring in 2020 with a traditional brunch
I think it’s very important to start out the new decade with favorite foods and favorite activities shared with our favorite people. My most-loved tradition is to ring in the New Year with a brisk walk at Popham Beach. In previous years, there have also been extremely competitive board games, read-a-thons, and group yoga classes. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Christmas Eve supper
Making tourtières this time of year brings out my inner mémère. This meat pie is a delicious Christmas Eve supper that can be made ahead, saved for Christmas morning to have with over-easy eggs, or enjoyed on Boxing Day. Pies can be whipped up and frozen before baking to give as gifts, too. I know […]
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‘The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes’ is the only cookbook you need
Assuming you have an Instant Pot, that is. The recipes are varied, easy, enticing and economical.
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Cooking at the Cove: Powering through
A few years back, my friend, Elaine took me to Life Alive Café in Cambridge. I totally fell in love with the bowls of beautiful organic vegetable and grain combinations as well as the colorful smoothies. From that day forward, I vowed I would eat this way as often as I could by making grain […]