Category Archives: Side Dishes

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Makeover

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Arlene Coco

Local Registered Dietitian and Certified Culinary Professional Paula Tsufis gave me this recipe for Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner made a little lighter. It’s a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends. Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner … Continue reading →

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Moroccon Spiced Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes- Why not try something new this year?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Arlene Coco

With Thanksgiving coming up and winter dinner parties, why not try a different flavor of these best loved tubers? I love the sweet and savory spices of Morocco in my holiday cooking. The smokey cumin adds a new dimension of … Continue reading →

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A diamond in the kitchen, this tuber is perfect for adding a rustic flavor to your dishes

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Arlene Coco

I am a lucky chef. I have some very generous foodie friends that love to travel and bring me home culinary treasures from their journeys. Over the years I have been given garlic from the garlic capital of the world … Continue reading →

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Dance of the Ripe Tomatoes- Menu and Maple Brined Local Chicken Recipe Just in time for Harvest Fest

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Arlene Coco

  Several  years ago when I was involved in the local foods movement here, we held a fundraiser called “The Dance of the Ripe Tomato” to introduce the newly formed Lake Superior Slow Food Convivium. What I remember most about … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Julia Child’s 100 year anniversary- Baked Endive Au Gratin Recipe

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Arlene Coco

August 15  will be Julia Child’s 100th birthday if she were still alive. I remember meeting her about 22 years ago in Chicago, I was one of 12 lucky people who got to have breakfast with her at the Ritz … Continue reading →

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Spinach Pie – A Tasty Way To Get Greens In Your Diet

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Arlene Coco

I took a break from my sourdough bread baking mania to make this Spinach Pie for dinner a few nights ago. I had some filo dough in the freezer and a thawed box of spinach in the fridge so that … Continue reading →

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Local Treasure- Vegetable of the year and recipe for Easy Roasted Beets

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Did you know that the beet has been named the vegetable of the year? One Vegetable One Community picks a vegetable annually to promote, love and spread the word on how to grow and cook with delicious results. There are … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Spiced Squash Recipe Perfect for Fall Menu

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Arlene Coco

Fall harvest is a glorious time of the year for a chef. I am lucky because I have lots of generous friends who are fantastic gardeners and always share their bounty with me. These days I am up to my … Continue reading →

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Entertaining at Home-Baked Endive Au Gratin for Spring

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Arlene Coco

Belgian endive, pronounced on-deev, and also known as Witloof was discovered by accident. In the winter of 1830, a Belgian farmer forgot about some chicory roots he left in the root cellar. Chicory was grown and used to extend coffee. By the early … Continue reading →

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Entertaining at Home: Mother’s Day Recipe Round Up

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Arlene Coco

What Mom does not like to be treated to a home cooked meal? This Mother’s day cook for Mom a special lunch or dinner that you made just for her. I love restaurants, but on Mother’s day it’s always a … Continue reading →

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