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Tofu bowl. 2/26/24
This dish is so good and with the exception of the rice it is no-cooking. I marinated the tofu in nuoc cham for a few hours. Shortly before dinner I cut up the vegetables and made the dressing. Tofu bowl … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Methods, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged tofu
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Salmon with mustard sauce, new potatoes, and broccoli. 2/23/24
Most of our meals are based on a protein, a starch, and a vegetable. I try to include some sort of low fat sauce to keep the dinners interesting. Yesterday it was gravy with chicken, in the “bowls” we make … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Fish, pescatarian, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged salmon
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Rotisserie chicken, butternut squash, and asparagus. 2/22/24
Dinner #1 made from the Costco rotisserie chicken we bought today. John cuts up one breast and warms it in a gravy made from a packet. I roast a butternut squash which has been cut in half longitudinally and then … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Methods, Poultry, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, butternut squash, chicken
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Shrimp tacos, Mexican coleslaw, and spicy black beans. 2/21/24
Most of our weeks include a Mexican night. Mexican food is a big hit with the family. We can count on the grandkids as being fans when they often mostly eat rolls and dessert. We only had nine shrimp left … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Legumes, Methods, Mexican, pescatarian, Salad, Shellfish, Southwest U.S., Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged black beans, cabbage, shrimp
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Spicy black beans and polenta 2/19/23
This is a tasty and filling vegetarian dish. The toppings of green onions, radishes, cilantro, and avocado make it outstanding. Spicy black beans and polenta 1/2 cup polenta3 cups water or brothSalt to taste 1 can black beans, rinsed and … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Grains, Legumes, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged black beans, polenta
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Afghani dal with rice and broccoli. 2/16/24
In looking at my past posts I almost always serve Afghani dal with kale. No kale? No problem. This dish works just as well with broccoli which was the only green vegetable, aside from celery, that I had in the … Continue reading
Posted in Afghan, Easy, Legumes, Recipes, rice, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged lentils
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Valentine’s Day dinner. 2/14/23
Who wants to spend mega dollars eating out in crowded restaurants on Valentine’s Day? We don’t. Instead we opted for a prime cut of beef with a couple of tasty sides followed by two dark chocolate Dove candy hearts. Originally … Continue reading
Posted in American, Beef, Methods, Special occasion, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, ribeye steak cap
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Sesame shrimp bowl
For the dressing I whiz up in my mini processor an inch of fresh ginger, two garlic cloves, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, and a pinch of sweetener or sugar. I drizzle the sesame oil over … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Easy, Legumes, Methods, pescatarian, rice, Shellfish, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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Potato and bean stew with gochujang. 2/27/24
John and I tried this new recipe and we really liked it so I thought I would pass it along. The potatoes sop up the flavor of the gochujang and soy sauce enhanced stock. I used russet potatoes I had … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, gochujang, potatoes
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