Author Archives: Beebamom

Roasted cod with chickpea purée and asparagus. 3/12/19

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Beebamom

This morning we went to Whole Foods where there was a sale on fresh Atlantic cod for $8.95 a pound. Combine that with the Amazon discount and we bought enough cod for dinner plus 2 bananas for $7.95.  What a … Continue reading →

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Whole wheat linguine with meat sauce. 3/11/19

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Beebamom

We start off our dinner with a pre-made Italian salad from Turner Farms. I add some cherry tomatoes and extend the dressing with a little extra oil and vinegar. We are trying to eat salads or soups as a first … Continue reading →

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Fried scallops with confetti rice, broccoli. 3/10/19

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Beebamom

We try something different with the breading on the fried scallops. I suggest we try fresh breadcrumbs instead of panko breadcrumbs. I also suggest we try shallow frying but I do not win on that one. I am not the … Continue reading →

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Weekly menu. 3/11/19-3/17/19

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Beebamom

Recently we have been having some difficulty sticking to the menu but I am an optimist, maybe this week? The menu has some old favorites such as cod with chickpea purée and red lentils. I making tabbouleh on Thursday and … Continue reading →

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Vegetable stew with chickpeas and ditalini. 3/9/19

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Beebamom

If you are looking to use up vegetables that have sat a little too long in the crisper this vegetable stew is a great way to turn them into dinner. Carrots, onions, fennel, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and broccoli (or what … Continue reading →

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Roasted chicken thighs and confetti rice. 3/8/19

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Beebamom

John cooks these chicken thighs in a slow oven and then crisps the skin under the broiler. They are juicy and satisfying. I serve mine with barbecue sauce. I cook jasmine rice in the Instant Pot. It turns out perfectly … Continue reading →

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Macaroons. 3/7/19

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Beebamom

Wait, what?! Aren’t I supposed to be writing about the glory of chicken thighs and confetti rice? After all, I was just waxing poetic yesterday about getting home and cooking with John. However, we live in a two generation household. … Continue reading →

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Mini-vacay over, weekend menu. 3/7/19

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Beebamom

We are back from the California Desert which, by the way, is blooming due to the tons of rain we have had. I used to think that all deserts were like the Sahara, all sand and dunes, but out here … Continue reading →

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Good choice when dining out. 3/3/19

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Beebamom

We are down in SoCal which is what Californians call Southern California. We are here to see a couple of days of the BNP Paribas Tennis Open. We have attended this event in whole or in part for many years. … Continue reading →

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Mexican food on the go. 3/2/19

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Beebamom

Our original plan to travel down CA1 has been scratched due to the incessant rain. If you have never taken the coast road from Carmel down to Cambria, it is a gorgeous two lane road perched on a cut in … Continue reading →

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