Author Archives: Beebamom

Vegetarian dinner in two acts. 9/27/18

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight’s dinner, sort of fattoush and dal, I serve in two courses because John does the dishes and I want to cut down on his work. This way instead of four bowls we only need two. He says he likes … Continue reading →

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Sous vide, grilled steak. 9/26/18

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight’s dinner is simple. Cook the steak in the immersion circulator set at 125 F. Microwave the potato halves. Put them both on a hot grill briefly. Add spinach to the plate. I really love how this method of cooking … Continue reading →

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Freezer favorite plus menu. 9/25/1

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Beebamom

Even though I have my gimpy knee we go ahead and take the trip we had planned to Utah. I request a wheelchair to get to the gate because I am not supposed to put much weight on it for … Continue reading →

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Noodles and eggplant. 9/24/18

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Beebamom

I had a procedure done on my knee over the weekend so there has not been any cooking. John went out and bought some Chinese food and we have been eating it. I chose this dish because I thought it … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian lasagna. 9/22/18

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Beebamom

Last night we ate our friends’ and they made a delicious vegetarian lasagna.  The recipe was Ina Garten’s Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. I cannot recommend it enough. The use of goat cheese is inspired.

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Swimming up stream: Salmon. 9/21/18

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Beebamom

For some reason we have less success cooking fish than anything other protein. Shellfish, we are usually cool with but fish, especially salmon, we have a hard time getting to look like the photos from cooking sites. Tonight’s salmon is … Continue reading →

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Vegan: Penne with asparagus. 9/20/18

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Beebamom

Today we are having yesterday’s pasta that wasn’t. This is a simple but delicious dish. The prep and cooking time is about 20 minutes. While you are bringing the water for the pasta up to a boil sauté a tablespoon … Continue reading →

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The pasta dinner that wasn’t. 9/19/18

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Beebamom

John goes into the office today which always means a larger lunch than usual. I go out to lunch with my daughter which also means a larger lunch than usual. These two events have an impact on dinner tonight. After … Continue reading →

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Fire on the grill! Epic fail. 9/18/18

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Beebamom

We run into a little trouble when our cast iron flat top catches fire on the grill. Our experiment with searing scallops on a ripping hot surface does not turn out well.  Lesson, never add fat too an overly hot … Continue reading →

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Monday Sous vide grilled BBQ Chicken. 9/17/18

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight’s dinner has two courses! How fancy of us! For out first course we have a the ingredients for a Caprese salad on a bed of spinach. Our daughter’s tomatoes are the stars with backup from basil that I grow … Continue reading →

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