I had the opportunity to stay with my brother and his wife recently and was served this luscious meal made by my sister-in-law. Mary, who is of Greek descent, is one of the most generous people I know and this trait certainly shows up in her cooking. She is a lavish home chef who creates […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Family traditions
I could write multiple pages about these recipes that were handed down to me from my mother, who passed away recently. Because I know she would love to have me share them, I pulled out my recipe box, found the index cards covered with her neat penmanship, and typed these recipes up just for you. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Comfort soup with cheesy biscuits
This week I’m sharing one of my favorite soup recipes of all time. I’m never without the ingredients for it and make a pot at least once a month year-round. I slurp it down for lunch and when I need a quick supper. I keep extra stored in quart jars in the freezer just in […]
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Cooking at the Cove: More fall flavors
This is the time of year when there’s such an abundance to choose from that it makes one wonder if there’s really time to savor it all. The salmon can also be quickly cooked on the grill and glazed at the end of cooking time before it’s placed on top of the butternut squash salad […]
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Kitchenware sales sizzle during pandemic
Stuck at home, cooks are snatching up basics like mixing bowls, pizza stones and kitchen knives, and treating themselves to upgrades.
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Cooking at the Cove: Ode to October
For many, autumn is a nostalgic time when memories of what our moms and grandmas cooked up in the kitchens of our childhoods come over us full force. We are compelled to recreate those hearty, warming meals that bring us a sense of comfort and well-being. How I remember those wind-blown days of the 60s […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Keeping the chill at bay
As it cools down and we pull out the winter woolens, let’s also check our pantry for the components needed for our favorite casseroles, soups, chili and pasta dishes. And as you make your shopping list, remember to include some warming spices that can be used to enhance your meals. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves cardamom, allspice […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Quick as a wink
This week I’m providing my readers with a few quick recipes so they have time to get outside to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather. This trio of delights packs plenty of flavor and all the recipes are easy to double, halve or change up as needed. For example, antipasto squares or triangles can be assembled […]
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Maine Observer: Remembering the sauces of the past
A simmering pot of garden tomatoes brings a writer back across many miles and years.
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Cooking at the Cove: Love fall – the food and all!
It’s that time of year when we crave warming foods. As for me, I ramp up my casserole repertoire. There’s nothing quite as comforting food-wise as creamy mac and cheese, especially when it’s as versatile as this recipe, where you can use whatever soft cheese and leftover meat you have on hand. Besides ham, chicken […]