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Upside-Down Potato Pie – Tarte Tatin with Artichokes and Cheese

The tarte tatin (pronounced tart tah-TAN) is an upside-down tart, traditionally made with butter, sugar, apples and a pastry crust — but many creative cooks have found interesting ways to reinvent this classic French dish with vegetables instead of fruit, making what was once a sweet treat a savory indulgence. Here’s […]

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7 Best Foods to Curb Hunger

from www.organicfacts.net Trying to curb hunger can be difficult, particularly when snacking is so easy and delicious, but there are a number of great foods that can help curb hunger pangs, including avocados, beans, oatmeal, nuts, meat,apples and celery! Hunger We all know what hunger feels like, that grumbling and demanding […]

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Potato Gateau with Mozzarella and Ham (Neapolitan Potato “Cake”)

Potato Gateau is a French savory potato cake re-adapted to the Italian cuisine, and mostly known around the area of Naples as “Gattò”. Made of mashed potatoes, egg, parmigiano and with a filling of mozzarella and usually ham you can easily convert it to  vegetarian by using a mix of spinach (and scarola). […]

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Quick Piadina – Flat Italian Bread (Pita Style) – No Yeast

We all have these ingredients in our pantry: flour, baking powder, salt and olive oil, right?  so you can make a wonderful pita bread to enjoy with your hummus! No time? do you have 10  minutes? You can make 4 delicious pita/piadina bread in just a few minutes. It takes 3 or 4 minutes to […]

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Baked-Eggplant Parmesan – Parmigiana di Melanzane

I’ve already tried a couple of baked-eggplant parmigiana without frying because I always look for a healthier and tasty alternative to fried. It’s obvious that when you do not fry the eggplant a bit of that so characteristic flavor of the eggplant parmesan is lost but the special seasoning makes up for […]

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Potato-Shitaki Gratin with Mozzarella and Smoked Scamorza

For all those cheese and mushroom lovers out there, here’s a simple recipe that fuses both loves. Layers of potatoes, mushrooms and cheeses baked till the mozzarella on the top becomes golden brown. This makes a good side dish but can also serve as a meaty main dish as well. Serve […]

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Focaccia with Summer Tomatoes and Herbs

Some people can’t stand cheese, or have joined the “vegan armee’ ” and would never touch a slice of  regular Pizza. Whatever the reason for not eating it, this beautiful bread is a delicious vegan alternative to regular pizza and a great way to use those juicy summer tomatoes, but even […]

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Cooking Classes

Classes are small so please reserve your spot as soon as you can.  Event registration is by invitation only.  For the cooking class calendar click here or send an email to: cocoshealthcoach@gmail.com.     2017 Cooking Classes Tuesday, January 24, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Thu , February 2, 2017 11:30 […]

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Baked Frittata with Zucchini

Baked Frittata is a wonderful and healthier alternative to the traditional fried frittata, and which, to my personal opinion, tastes even better. Plus, it’s easier to make: no need for flipping of pans or worrying if your eggs are getting burnt on the bottom. The oven’s even heat avoids all those problems. You can bake […]

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Stuffed Eggs with String Beans, Pine Nuts and Lemon Thyme

These eggs look good and taste so good, they can be served as an appetizer or be a decorative addition to your brunch, are easy to prepare with all-year-round ingredients and very affordable.  And last but not the least: kids love them and will want to help out! The filling of this recipe consists of green beans, […]