Author Archives: Beebamom

Shrimp scampi with broccoli atop white rice/caulirice mix. 9/3/21

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Beebamom

Sear the shrimp in a little olive oil/olive oil spray and then set them aside. In the same pan make a sauce using white wine, chicken stock, lemon juice, lemon zest, slivered onion and garlic, red pepper flakes, and a … Continue reading →

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Chicken tacos with spicy black beans. 9/2/21

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Beebamom

I eat my tacos with a knife and fork rather than folded up. It definitely takes me longer to eat them that way. The longer I eat the more satisfied I feel. John ate three hand-held tacos in less time … Continue reading →

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Salmon with mango salsa, green beans, and rutabaga. 9/1/21

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Beebamom

John laid down a layer of sea salt in a frying pan and started the salmon in a cold pan over low heat. The salmon took about 15 minutes to cook almost entirely on the skin side. He turned it … Continue reading →

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Lentils with turkey sausage and vegetables. 8/31/21

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Beebamom

I was reading yesterday about foods that are high in folate and how they help to keep your brain healthy as you age. Lentils were one of the foods mentioned. I have lentils on my menu twice this week! Since … Continue reading →

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Pasta with tuna, arugula, and capers. 8/30/21

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beebamom

We made this dish with whole grain spaghetti but probably any pasta will work. It is kind of like a puttanesca preparation except there are no tomatoes and tuna is added. It turned out well and I am sure we … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu. August 30 – September 6, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Beebamom

This week we are attempting to make the dinners we skipped last week when I did not feel like cooking. The blond puttanesca is a new recipe and our vegan dish is the Afghani dal which is a somewhat soupy … Continue reading →

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Weekly round-up. 8/29/21

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Beebamom

This is what I have been eating this week. I accomplished my aim of getting back to my goal weight after a week’s vacation. What you see is my dinner plate. I am maintaining a 60+ pound weight loss.

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Mahi mahi sticks with leeks and zucchini. 8/28/21

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Beebamom

About a month ago we tried making fish sticks out of mahi mahi and it was good but the coating sort of fell off and got too dark before the fish cooked. This time instead of pinko breadcrumbs we used … Continue reading →

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Whole grain penne with mushrooms and kale. 8/26/21

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Beebamom

This is another easy vegan pasta dish that gets it sauce from a combination of the vegetables and the pasta water. Sauté the mushrooms while the pasta water heats up adding the onions and garlic to the mushrooms after the … Continue reading →

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Salad days. 8/25/21

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Beebamom

I seem to be in the post-vacation doldrums. I planned out my menu and even bought what I needed to make it but I am just not executing my plan. Both Monday and Wednesday this week I just did not … Continue reading →

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