Author Archives: Beebamom

March 3, 2016 – Shrimp with polenta and broccoli

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Beebamom

The polenta in this dish makes it seem so luxurious and yet there is only one teaspoon of butter in the whole pot. Both the shrimp and broccoli take the same amount of time to cook. The shrimp is quickly … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2016 – Chickpea stew with ditalini and kale

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Beebamom

This is an adaptation of a chickpea stew I saw on NY Times Cooking. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add thyme and chile flakes. Put in either chicken or vegetable broth. Then add chickpeas and some drained diced tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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February 29, 2016 – Leap Year Pasta

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Beebamom

Really, there is nothing leap year about this recipe except the date I made it on. In order to stretch the dish and make it filling, I use a lot of vegetables. In addition to the spaghetti I add carrots, … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2016 – Warm Niçoise Salad

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Beebamom

I made this a couple of weeks ago. The first time all the ingredients went into the oven and cooked together (potatoes and beans parboiled first.) This time I cooked the vegetables separately and John seared the tuna. I think … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2016 – Vegetarian dinner out

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Beebamom

Tonight we are going to a concert where our son is singing. We are having dinner at Mistral in Redwood Shores. I choose two things from the appetizer menu, a beet salad and a Mediterraean sampler. The beet salad is … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2016 – Chicken leftover soup

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Beebamom

After an exciting four days in Tampa for our nephew’s wedding, we flew home on Sunday. I returned with a terrible cold. Monday – I can’t even remember what we ate. Tuesday – we ordered out. It is Wednesday and … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2016 – Golden beets and feta cheese salad

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Beebamom

We had this salad as part of our dinner last night. Roast the beets wrapped in aluminum foil in a 400F oven for about 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle remove the skin using two paper towels. Dress the … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2016 – Penne with broccoli, carrots, and cherry tomatoes

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beebamom

Guess what? We are in Florida! We arrived Friday night and are staying a week for a family wedding. The first several days we are staying at my sister’s in Marco Island. I haven’t really been in control of dinners … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2016 – Sashimi

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beebamom

Tonight it was like old times with both of our kids home. We went out to dinner at a local Japanese restaurant. I am still working on finding the exact order I want. Last time I had hamachi nigiri and … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2016 – Pasta, carrots, asparagus, and peanut sauce

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beebamom

Yes, pasta with peanut sauce again. It is so easy and tasty! John wanted meat and I did not so we opted for separate dinners. He made a fancy chicken dish while I cut up carrots and asparagus in a … Continue reading →

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