Author Archives: Beebamom

Instant Pot beef stew. 6/2/20

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Beebamom

Usually you would not think of having beef stew in the summer but we had a piece of beef chuck in the freezer that needed using and John was in a beefy mood. We decided to do the cooking in … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu. 5/31 – 6/6/20

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Beebamom

I am a little late with the menu this week which probably drove us into eating evil snacks and leftovers on Monday. We are back on track today with a classic menu of favorites for the rest of the week.

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Chickpea, vegetable, and pasta stew. 5/30/20

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Beebamom

We have not made chickpea stew in a while and I forget how wonderful all the vegetables look and taste in the bowl. And then, there they are with all their beautiful colors and textures. The combination of the vegetables, … Continue reading →

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Un-chiladas . 5/29/20

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Beebamom

I came up with the idea for this dinner. I said, “How about we have chicken breast with salsa verde, brown rice, and spicy black beans?” John said, “No tortillas? That would be like having un-chiladas!” And so out of … Continue reading →

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New! Shrimp with citrus/Sambal dressing. 5/28/20

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Beebamom

Shrimp with citrus/Sambal dressing is a quick and relatively easy dinner. I made the brown rice in the oven early in the morning to keep from overheating the kitchen so all I needed to do was make the dressing and … Continue reading →

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New! Spicy Thai Pork Tenderloin Salad. 5/27/20

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Beebamom

This delicious salad comes from the NYTimes Cooking site. The site is not free but you can buy it separately from the newspaper. There are myriad recipes plus newsletters to subscribe to. You can upload recipes from other sites into … Continue reading →

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Rotini with broccoli and tuna. 5/26/20

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Beebamom

Much like last week’s penne with broccolini and mushrooms, this pasta dish uses items from your pantry and matches them with a fresh vegetable for a complete delicious meal. A little olive oil and some pasta water is all you … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot Palak Dal. 5/25/20

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Beebamom

Our son has been encouraging us to try this dal (lentil) dish that he makes at home. The recipe he sent me Lentils with Spinach or Palak Dal was from America’s Test Kitchen and like many of their recipes had … Continue reading →

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Weekly Menu. May 24 – 30, 2020

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Beebamom

This week I am trying a couple of new recipes that seem more summery to me, Shrimp with sambal citrus dressing and a Spicy Thai pork tenderloin salad. It is going to be hot here this week and I am … Continue reading →

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Penne with broccolini and mushrooms. 5/23/20

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Beebamom

If you are like me and trying to cut back on carbs or calories, you are probably trying to eat a smaller portion of pasta. It is sad I know to see that wee amount in your bowl. I make … Continue reading →

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