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Solveig Cooney

Solveig runs our Cooking Department in the summers and is here to give you her best recipes all year long!

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Cooking with Solveig: Lasagna Elegante

by Solveig

by Solveig

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This rich and savory lasagna is a step up from Stouffer’s (though we love that one too!), and is worth every step! Don’t be intimidated by the layerin...

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Cooking with Solveig: Eggplant Parmesan

by Solveig

by Solveig

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This recipe takes a lot of fat out as we are broiling, not frying the eggplant. This is great with zucchini as well. I’ve read a bit about today’s egg...

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Cooking with Solveig: Quarantine Cake

by Solveig

by Solveig

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As a child, I really didn’t ever need to eat cake. The icing really threw me off. Is there something everyone else loves that you can live without? ...

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Cooking with Solveig: Norwegian Waffles

by Solveig

by Solveig

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One of the highlights of this crazy quarantine time? We’re all cooking a little more at home, and spending the time we wouldn’t have before to make me...

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Cooking with Solveig: Butternut Squash, Kale & White Bean Soup with Parmesan Herb Topping

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Makes 4 hearty servings Ingredients: 3 T evoo, divided 2 c diced butternut squash ½ c onion, diced 3 large garlic cloves, minced ½ large bunch kale, ...

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Cooking with Solveig: Sausage and Peppers

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Makes 6 main course servings and 12 appetizer servings. Ingredients: 1 lb Italian Sausage (sweet, mild or spicy - I prefer spicy. Turkey Italian saus...

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Cooking with Solveig: Spicy Chocolate Cookies

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 c all-purpose flour 3⁄4 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄2 t cinnamon 1⁄4 t salt 1⁄8 t freshly ground black pepper 1⁄8-1⁄4 t cayenne p...

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Cooking with Solveig: Vegan Carrot Cake Bites

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Carrot Cake Bites Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped Shy 1/2 cup nut butter (we use WOW butter at camp) 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 cups...

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Cooking with Solveig: Reunion Appetizers

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Any of our 100th Reunion attendees could tell you that they didn’t leave the weekend hungry! In typical Greystone fashion, the food was plentiful and ...

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Cooking with Solveig: Herbed Peach, Feta, and Cucumber Salad

by Solveig

by Solveig

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This salad was inspired by my Daughter Maggie’s request to take advantage of the last of the peach offerings at the farmer’s market. We found inspirat...

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Cooking with Solveig: Dutch Babies

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Savory Dutch Baby 4 Servings Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients: 3 large eggs, room temperature ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature ...

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Cooking with Solveig - Egg Bake

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 10 large eggs 8 ounces cottage cheese (use any type. Low-fat works!) Up to 1 T oil (I’ve been using avocado oil. Use your preference) ½ ...

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Cooking with Solveig: Bagels and Rolls

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Everything Bagels Ingredients: 1 c unbleached all purpose flour 2 t baking powder - check the date!!! 3/4 t kosher salt 1 c non-fat Greek yogurt (if ...

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Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni pasta (you can try ditalini, farfalline, or other small pasta) 4 c chicken stock (any stock will do - try something new!) ...

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Grilled Pumpkin, Zucchini, & Eggplant with Parmesan Pepitas

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 1 small 3-3.5 lb pumpkin 1 medium zucchini 1 small eggplant 1 c fresh basil leaves, packed preferred oil for drizzling (I use evoo) Hous...

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French Macarons

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Before you start making macarons, be sure you have a good amount of time and the right equipment. Also prepare yourself for the macarons to not turn o...

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Mediterranean Layer Dip

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 1 cup Hummus (you can use more if you like) Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients: 1⁄2 c reduced fat sour cream 1 large clove garlic microplaned ...

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Carmelized Onion Dip

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 2 yellow onions sliced very thin 2 T canola or veggie oil 2 T butter 4 ounces room temperature neufchatel cheese 1⁄2 c Hellman’s light m...

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 2 medium or 3 small sweet potatoes, baked 2 c flour (we made these gluten free with Bob’s Red Mill cup for cup GF flour) 1⁄2 - 1 t koshe...

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Ricotta Gnocchi

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: 1 c water 1⁄2 c butter 1⁄2 t of salt 1 c flour 1 egg, beaten 1 c ricotta (use the highest quality you can find) 1⁄2 c Parmesan (finely g...

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Potato Gnocchi

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Makes 4 generous servings Ingredients: 4 large Idaho potatoes (about 2 lbs.) 1 whole egg, beaten 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (leave 1⁄2 C out and add ...

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Pizzelle Cannoli Recipe

by Solveig

by Solveig

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This recipe is shared from friends in Chicago at Pizzeria Bebu. Please be sure to visit when you’re in my neck of the woods! Ingredients: 3 eggs, roo...

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Bahn Mi Breakfast Bites

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Salad Ingredients: 2 c spiralized carrots 2 c spiralized daikon radish 1⁄4 c unseasoned rice vinegar 1⁄4 c sugar Sauce Ingredients: 2⁄3 c mayo 2 gr...

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Yield: 44-46 small cookies Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients: 2 C plus 2 T King Arthur all-purpose flour 1⁄2 t baking soda 3...

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Vitamix Cream Sauce

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Yields approximately 2 1/2 Cups sauce Ingredients: 1/4 C (30 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 C (60 g) butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 C (320 ml) skim milk 1/...

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Solveig’s Granola Squares

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Yields 5-6 Cups A twist on the Christmas cookie exchange - make these granola bars as a delicious holiday treat, or any time of year, without the guil...

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Italian Piadina

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Yields 32 servings Ingredients: 1/4 c pepitas 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced small 1/2 c basil leaves, chiffonade 1/4 c evoo balsamic vinegar salt...

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Company Eggs

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Yields 6 servings This dish is a great way to serve eggs for a group. Take the eggs out of the oven when the whites are slightly undercooked; carryove...

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Banana Ice Cream

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Ingredients: Frozen Bananas Yup! That’s it! Slice bananas by cutting or breaking them into halves or thirds and wrapping them in parchment paper. S...

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Sweet Potato Salsa

by Solveig

by Solveig

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Good served warm or cold. This is also a great side dish, especially if you add black beans(I like to use Trader Joe’s Cuban black beans that have pic...

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