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: Three substantial snacks
This week I want to share some snacks unlike the run-of-the-mill items found in the grocery store aisles. These munchies can all be made in your kitchen then served up in various ways. Our favorite Irish Pub Soup is a thick, creamy bowl of goodness that I’m always hungry for. Discovered by one of my […]
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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: 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 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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Cooking at the Cove: A sunny lunch
My wonderful friend and handywoman extraordinaire, Angie, came to the cove this past week to work on my list of outside chores. Her arrival prompted me to put a recipe for slow-cooking chowder on speed mode so I could serve it to her at lunchtime. Along with the soup, there was crusty warm bread and […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Food in a flash
Here’s how it goes: In the morning, take a few moments to place frozen shrimp in a Ziploc bag with a marinade made from a few pantry ingredients. Stick this combo in the fridge and leave it. This simple marinade is also delicious used with salmon, pork or chicken. Maple syrup can be substituted for […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Chip and dip into a shiny new year
Have we ever been so happy to put an old year behind us and look ahead to a new one? I don’t think so. I was on the phone with my sister the other day reminiscing about long-ago New Year’s Eve afternoons when our busy mother would put up a party for the four of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A quiet Christmas
A very simple Christmas celebration is in order this year. I have been looking forward to a bit of grandchildren time in the morning and a walk in the woods followed by a contemplative evening by the fire with my book. This chowder, like all chowders, can be built a day ahead then gently reheated […]
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Cooking at the Cove: For the solstice
I plan to make this oven beef stew on the winter solstice, but really it’s a wonderfully simplified version of beef bourguignon that can be made any time. Served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, this filling dish, made with whatever cut of beef you prefer and cooked in the oven to perfection, […]