Author Archives: Beebamom

Grilled hamburgers and salad 5/6/25

As a harbinger to summer John cooked hamburgers on the grill. Mmmm, the aroma of the burgers wafting through the screen dooor was sublime! I made a chopped salad with buffalo ranch dressing. It was all delicious!

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Chicken enchiladas. 5/5/2025

For Cinco de Mayo, chicken enchiladas with a southwest salad!

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Weekly Menu. May 5-11, 2025

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Chana dal (dried chickpea stew) 5/3/25

I got this recipe from https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-chana-dal/ . Using the Instant Pot or pressure cooker means that you don’t even have to soak the chickpeas. The only difference in our way of making it is that instead of 2 cups of … Continue reading

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Tilapia with tomato/olive sauce. 5/2/25

I got the recipe for agghiotta di pesce spada (or swordfish with a sauce for the glutton) from Serious Eats a few weeks ago after buying some swordfish.The sauce was so delicious that I figured it would be good with … Continue reading

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Beef pho. 5/1/25

We are all over the world this week with our menu—Italy, Morocco, Vietnam, and Spain and India coming up to finish off the week. After all our exciting culinary adventures this week maybe next week will feature steak and potatoes, … Continue reading

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Moroccan chicken and chickpeas. 4/30/25

The first time I made Moroccan chicken and chickpeas was back in 2020 and it looks like I have only made it a couple of times since then. After eating it on Wednesday I cannot imagine why I have not … Continue reading

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Spaghetti and meatballs 4/28/25

I made the sauce for our dinner out of large can of tomato purée, an 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. The meatballs came from a bag of frozen meatballs. I garnished my plate … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu. April 28-May 4, 2025

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Chicken and gravy with mashed potatoes and broccoli. 4/26/25

We are finishing up our cooking week with a homey kind of dish that you might expect your mom or grandmother would make. This is especially true if you come from a very bland, non-ethnic background like I do. Growing … Continue reading

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