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Category Archives: American
Nana banana cake. 3/19/19
On Saturday is our daughter’s birthday. Last week I bought a couple of bananas hoping that they will ripen enough for me to make one of the few desserts that I know how to make – Nana banana cake. John’s … Continue reading
Steak, grilled potato, asparagus. 3/16/19
John sous vides the steak at 128F and then hits on the grill on both sides briefly. I cut a baking potato in half and microwave it. Then I rub it with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. John also … Continue reading
Posted in American, Beef, Easy, Grilling, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, baked potato, Steak
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Roasted cod with chickpea purée and asparagus. 3/12/19
This morning we went to Whole Foods where there was a sale on fresh Atlantic cod for $8.95 a pound. Combine that with the Amazon discount and we bought enough cod for dinner plus 2 bananas for $7.95. What a … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Fish, Kitchen tips, pescatarian, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, chickpeas, cod, Fish
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Roasted chicken thighs and confetti rice. 3/8/19
John cooks these chicken thighs in a slow oven and then crisps the skin under the broiler. They are juicy and satisfying. I serve mine with barbecue sauce. I cook jasmine rice in the Instant Pot. It turns out perfectly … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Instant Pot, leftovers, Poultry, Recipes, rice, Vegetables
Tagged chicken thighs, rice, Vegetables
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Simply a hamburger and a salad. 2/28/19
This week’s menu has gone all topsy-turvy but we are actually eating what was originally on it, just on different days. I am glad because tonight and tomorrow night are two of my favorites – hamburgers and pasta. So for … Continue reading
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Tagged Grilling, Hamburger, Salad
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Ribeye steak, baked potato, asparagus. 2/24/19
John sous vide the steak at 125F and then hit it on the grill for about 3 minutes on each side. We agree this morning that it needed to be a touch more done and he will adjust the water … Continue reading
Seared scallops. 2/10/19
I love scallops. I especially love them breaded and fried but since I am trying to eat reasonably, I am having them pan seared tonight. The steamed new potatoes only take about twenty minutes to cook and, after they are … Continue reading
Posted in American, pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegetables
Tagged new potatoes, scallops, snow peas
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Classic chicken Monday. 2/11/19
In an attempt to make today’s post more interesting, I will report that I read an article about how rutabagas are the perfect vegetable for making spaghetti type noodles. And I have just spent the last 15 minutes trying to … Continue reading
Posted in American, Poultry, sous vide, Vegetables
Tagged broccoli, chicken, rutabagas
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Relief from cabin fever. 2/5/19
I know that those of you who have suffered through the polar vortex will find our Northern Californian mewling wimpish but it has been cold (for here) and rainy for four days! And much like when we lived in much … Continue reading
Posted in American, Beef, Easy, Grilling, Vegetables
Tagged broccoli salad, Grilling, hamburgers
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Fried scallops. 1/25/19
Things have been a bit chaotic this week. We are in the process of selling our house in Utah so we have spent a couple of days on the road and a couple of days packing up our stuff. Mostly … Continue reading
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