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Arlene Coco

a day ago
4 min

Secrets of Cooking Sizzling Salmon on the Grill

Grilling salmon is an easy and tasty way to eat fish.

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Arlene Coco

4 days ago
2 min

Tips for Cooking On The Big Lake Down Below The Deck

Cooking below deck is in a small enclosed space and it is a real challenge.

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Arlene Coco

7 days ago
2 min

Easy Focaccia Gardenscape Bread Art Amazes and Delights

I have seen these making the rounds on youtube and Instagram and decided it was time for me to try my hand at gardenscape bread art.

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Arlene Coco

Jul 2
2 min

Digging into the history of the 4th of July Part Two

But what was most remarkable, Broadway being three miles long, and the booths lining each side of it, in every booth, there was a roast pig,

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Arlene Coco

Jun 28
3 min

Digging into the history of the 4th of July Food Part One

...I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival.-John Adams

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Arlene Coco

Jun 25
3 min

Simple and Elegant Asparagus on the Grill

I love asparagus. Where I live, the season for fresh is fleeting, so I try to eat it every week

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Arlene Coco

Jun 21
4 min

Secrets to a glorious Grilled Caesar Salad

Grilled Caesar salad falls under the "snazzy" category in my book of favorite recipes. A simple technique that lends a taste of summer

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Arlene Coco

Jun 14
5 min

The Art of the Tuscan Brick Grilled Chicken

It's Easier than roasting a chicken, inside or out on the grill, the secret is the black iron skillet.

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Arlene Coco

Jun 11
3 min

5 Myths of a whole foods plant based diet

#plantbased #healthyeating #WFPB When I started embracing eating more plants in my food plans for better health, I came across A LOT of ...

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Arlene Coco

Jun 7
3 min

Get A Thrill From The Grill With Eggplant

Grilled Eggplant has been a staple on my grilling rotation for a long time. Easy, quick, and tasty, I always use the Italian Globe variety.

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Arlene Coco

Jun 4
4 min

Alfresco Cooking Over An Open Fire

The magic of fire will inspire you to think outside the pit. When I had my outdoor kitchen built, my blacksmith installed a big fireplace...

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Arlene Coco

May 31
3 min

Savor the flavors of Spring with a Fresh Buddha Bowl

#Buddhabowl #plantforward #cheflife Grain Bowls aka Buddha bowls are making the rounds these days on recipe websites. The history I am to...

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Arlene Coco

May 28
2 min

Celebrate International Burger Day with Duluth Grill's Wild Rice Burger

Burgers were believed to be invented in Hamburg, Germany, where the butchers used up the scraps and trimmings from the shop.

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Arlene Coco

May 24
4 min

Mushroom Risotto Gets An Update With Farro

Mushroom Risotto has long been a favorite of mine to order in an Italian restaurant.

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Arlene Coco

May 21
3 min

Celebrate Eat More Fruits and Veggies Day with Sesame Green Beans

Getting the suggested amounts of fruits and veggies in one's diet can be challenging even on perfect days.

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Arlene Coco

May 17
4 min

One Pot Pasta Primavera Welcomes Early Spring Vegetables

I love pasta any time of the year but Spring is without a doubt one of the best times to make lighter, more plant-forward pasta dishes.

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Arlene Coco

May 14
2 min

Chimichurri Sauce Perfect for Spring Cooking Adventures During National Herb Week

In celebration of National Herb Week, I am sharing one of the favorites that I call "new" mother sauces. Emerald green in color, this sauce

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Arlene Coco

May 14
2 min

Salsa De Sonora - Always Better Made At Home

My favorite kind of salsa is the smooth kind versus the chunky. Most Mexican Restaurants serve this style of salsa when you sit down to eat

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Arlene Coco

May 10
5 min

Celebrate Mom and National Shrimp Day!

Tomorrow is National Shrimp Day, a day that's celebrated because Americans eat Shrimp more than any other seafood. It's Bubba Gump's favori

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Arlene Coco

May 9
3 min

About Me / Partner With Me

Welcome to my site! Whether you are looking for plant-forward recipes to explore a flexitarian or plant-based lifestyle, or new recipes to s

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Secrets of Cooking Sizzling Salmon on the Grill

Tips for Cooking On The Big Lake Down Below The Deck

Easy Focaccia Gardenscape Bread Art Amazes and Delights

Digging into the history of the 4th of July Part Two

Digging into the history of the 4th of July Food Part One

Simple and Elegant Asparagus on the Grill

Secrets to a glorious Grilled Caesar Salad

The Art of the Tuscan Brick Grilled Chicken

5 Myths of a whole foods plant based diet

Get A Thrill From The Grill With Eggplant

Alfresco Cooking Over An Open Fire

Savor the flavors of Spring with a Fresh Buddha Bowl

Celebrate International Burger Day with Duluth Grill's Wild Rice Burger

Mushroom Risotto Gets An Update With Farro

Celebrate Eat More Fruits and Veggies Day with Sesame Green Beans

One Pot Pasta Primavera Welcomes Early Spring Vegetables

Chimichurri Sauce Perfect for Spring Cooking Adventures During National Herb Week

Salsa De Sonora - Always Better Made At Home

Celebrate Mom and National Shrimp Day!

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