Author Archives: Beebamom

Gochujang potato stew. 1/8/25

I will happily eat anything potato. We have only made this once before and I find it hard to believe this dish is not in our monthly rotation. It is quick and easy to make. It has a hardiness and … Continue reading

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Buffalo chicken wings. 1/7/25

We were supposed to be having our classic chicken dinner tonight but we started watching a cooking program where the contestants were making chicken wings. I knew we had a couple of wings from the chicken we bought today and … Continue reading

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Tilapia with mustard sauce, rice, and broccoli. 1/6/25

I seem to be having trouble getting back into the routine of taking pictures of my dinners! Trust me, John baked the fish and made the rice. I prepared the mustard sauce and cooked the broccoli. Hopefully I will remember … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu. January 6-12, 2025

This week we have three events. Our daughter, Sarah, is going to start making one shared dinner per week. We do not know what it will be yet. The other event is our grandson’s birthday. We are meeting at our … Continue reading

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New England clam chowder 1/4/25

Although I grew up close to New York City I never, ever had Manhattan clam chowder. My father had an iron rule against any type of seafood. He hated it and it was not allowed in our house, period, end … Continue reading

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Oven-baked salmon with mustard sauce, rice, and Brussels sprouts. 1/3/25

Our salmon is thawed and is the partial star of our dinner on Friday night. I say partial because the Brussels sprouts and mustard sauce are both stars too. John cooks the salmon in a 400F oven for about 15 … Continue reading

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Chickpea stew with ditalini and 6 vegetables 1/2/25

We are supposed to be preparing salmon tonight but we do not take the salmon out of the freezer in time for it to thaw. So we change gears and make Thursday’s dinner plan tonight. Chickpea stew is one of … Continue reading

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Black-eyed peas and sausage with cornbread. 1/1/25

Black-eyed peas are supposed to bring good fortune if you eat them on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. And who doesn’t need a little more good fortune!? My recipe comes from Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/black-eyed-pea-stew-sausage I have to … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve dinner. 12/31/24

Happy almost 2025! We rang out the old year with roasted Chilean sea bass (15 minutes at 400F), smashed new potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and seared Brussels sprouts with a touch of dry sherry. It was a … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu. 12/30/24 – 1/5/25

I am back! After taking a cruise, dealing with some medical stuff, and celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah I am ready to get back to cooking dinners, eating sanely, and posting my weekly menu and daily dinners. Happy New Year!!

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