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April 15, 2016 – Quick shrimp pad Thai
I see that a white bowl was probably not the best choice for this picture. But although this dish looks rather pale, it delivered on some good taste. A little tweaking would improve it though. I saw this recipe on … Continue reading
April 14, 2016 – Steak with roasted cauliflower and grilled asparagus
I don’t eat much beef but today we had an intense workout with our trainers today and felt pretty depleted. It was actually my idea to prepare steak which is unusual. John grilled the steak to a perfect medium rare … Continue reading
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Tagged asparagus, ribeye, ribeye steak, roasted cauliflower, Steak
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April 13, 2016 – Penne and asparagus
So this is Meatless Monday except on Tuesday! I love how the thyme flowers are the focus of this picture! This is such a good dish that highlights the seasonality of asparagus. It is easy to make. Just cut the … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian
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April 12, 2016 – Chicken Monday
I am back after three weeks in Italy where we dined on a lot of pasta and many pizzas along with almost daily disappointing over-cooked vegetables. I have decided that the best way to eat vegetables when traveling in many … Continue reading
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March 12, 2016 – Pacific cod with chickpea purée and zucchini
I was thinking that with all their fiber that chickpeas would be lower in calories. They are 120 calories for a half of a cup times 3 1/2 servings in a can equals 420 calories that I whizzed up with … Continue reading
March 11, 2016 – Meat day! Lamb chop with butternut squash and asparagus
Sometimes I literally have to throw John a bone. Last night was a meat night. He’s been super about eating a lot of vegetarian meals and fish but he does get a hankering for something on the hoof occasionally. Since … Continue reading
March 10, 2016 – Spaghetti with zucchini and pine nuts
This recipe that I adapted from NYT Cooking was delicious. The “sauce” had a real buttery flavor although there was no butter in it! First I salted and drained the zucchini while the onions, garlic, and pine nuts were cooking … Continue reading
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Tagged pine nuts, Spaghetti, whole wheat pasta, zucchini
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March 8, 2016 – Null Soup
Today I went out for breakfast. Try as I might I have a hard time with all the breakfast goodies like hash browns and bacon. There are also unexpected pitfalls. The milk was full fat and the piece of toast … Continue reading
Posted in Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged broccoli, carrots, Celery, Lunch, mushrooms, soup, Vegan, vegetarian
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March 7, 2016 – Meatless Monday – Penne and vegetables
I love vegetables. I also love pasta. So this dish is a perfect storm of what I love. John sautéed the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a little olive oil. Two minutes before the penne was done I added the … Continue reading
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Tagged asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, penne, Vegan, vegetarian
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March 4, 2016 – Turkey chili with kale salad
One way to make your plate look like it is overflowing is to fill up the empty space with a big salad as I did with tonight’s dinner. Plus I do enjoy the mingling of the spicy chili and … Continue reading
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