Keeping with a quick and easy, breezy theme, let’s make burgers and brownies for dinner, starting with the dessert first. What I love about this simple yet versatile brownie recipe is that you can keep it vegan if you serve it with plant-based cream or ice cream. Brownies with ice cream is traditional, but have […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Stir fry on the fly
We all have those meals that we make on the fly and don’t even have to think about. A little of this mixed with a little of that, and we like it so much, we put it on repeat week after week, year after year. Quickie Shrimp Stir Fry is one of those. I first […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Let’s talk about the Easter menu
Yes, there will be glazed ham on the menu, along with herbed mashed potatoes, sourdough buns, lovely candied carrots and light citrusy desserts, a.k.a. key lime pie and lemon curd parfaits. And we must have this incredible, crunchy salad, the one I could devour every day, sometimes for lunch and dinner. It’s my new favorite […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A pair of quick and easy main dishes
Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is a richly flavored, sinus-clearing soup that works wonders after a long rainy day. Making it is a 45-minute joy as the aromatic broth simmers on the stove while a bit of chopping is done. And slurping a bowl of this concoction down will warm you from head to toe. […]
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What do our aprons say about us?
Maine home and restaurant cooks tell us about their favorite aprons.
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Baking bread soothes the soul
In an effort to be more self-sufficient and cost-conscious, I have recently returned to making my own bread, a task I haven’t undertaken in quite some time. But back when my four children were all at home, it was my habit to make six loaves of bread every Saturday to get us through the week. […]
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Welcoming spring with chili and cheese
Keeping the rising price of groceries in mind as we move forward into warmer weather, I vow to do my best to focus on recipes that are budget-friendly, yet still have some pizzazz. We do not have to unduly suffer because of the economy. There is still abundance to be had, especially here in Midcoast […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Potatoes on the menu
Here at the cove, Irish-inspired food (aka, loads of potatoes) is a thing, and we are all in. Especially during these drizzly March days that seem to go on forever, we need fortifying food that sticks to our ribs and makes us feel comfortably cozy. Who’s with me on this? We’ll segue into lighter, springier […]
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Cooking at the Cove: For St. Patrick’s Day, the simpler the better
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I’m remembering the homey suppers I’ve enjoyed in the Land of Green and wanted to recreate one for you. Irish food is satisfying fare that some would consider to be quite plain. However, this supper not only reminds me of my heritage but also of how delicious a meal […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A mildly spiced, one-pan meal
This curry is a wonderful, versatile vegan dish that can be served on its own, with rice, or if you’re not vegan or vegetarian, just add seafood or chicken. When I whipped it up a few evenings ago, I sautéed some jumbo shrimp to have on the side. This is easy to put together, too. […]