Category Archives: American

So soothing, classic chicken Monday. 11/12/18

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Beebamom

We are back from our jaunt in the desert to the smoky skies of Northern California. Because I have asthma I will have to stay indoors until the winds shift later this week. John and I make up a menu … Continue reading →

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Fried scallops, Brussels sprouts, and tots. 11/8/18

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Beebamom

Can you tell our son has been visiting all week?! John and he conjured up an all fry meal! Since I cannot deny my son what he wants, I only put my foot down about the tater tots and said … Continue reading →

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Day off for mom. 11/7/18

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Beebamom

Usually at our house I am the chief chopper-upper and vegetable maker. Tonight I lounge on the couch while my son and husband take over the dinner duties. John sous vides the steaks and then finishes them on the grill. … Continue reading →

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A favorite. 11/4/18

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Beebamom

Whenever our son comes to visit he always requests his favorite. Surprisingly I do not recall making this for him when he was a kid.  This dish is actually just some of his favorite things – meatballs, noodles, gravy, and … Continue reading →

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Kitchen picnic. 10/29/18

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Beebamom

Don’t like sitting on a blanket on the ground? Have a kitchen picnic. For our kitchen picnic we have grilled chicken thighs with BBQ sauce. As accompaniments to John’s grilling, I spice up some baked beans and broccoli salad. We … Continue reading →

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California burger in Utah 10/28/18

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Beebamom

When I was a kid growing up in New Jersey we used to go the Palace Diner occasionally. (New Jersey is the state for diners!) I would order a California burger. It seemed so exciting to be eating a hamburger in … Continue reading →

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Tiny steak, half potato, and the rest of the asparagus. 10/23/18

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Beebamom

Eat down is in full swing now. We have had this little steak piece moldering away in the freezer for quite a while so it is time to use it.  One potato is enough for two people. And this is … Continue reading →

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Why not eat breakfast for dinner? 10/19/18

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Beebamom

I make such a delicious breakfast for dinner. I take more time and care with it than I do in the morning when there is so much else to do. My dinner breakfast has carbs, protein, and vegetable. The green … Continue reading →

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Comforting chicken dinner. 10/15/18

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Beebamom

Even though it continues to be around 80F for a high, the mornings have gotten very cool and the house stays chilly throughout the day. I feel like it is okay to turn the oven on again! Monday is a … Continue reading →

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BBQ chicken, Brussels sprout slaw, smashed potato salad. 10/13/18

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Beebamom

 We are supposed to be making Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani tonight but we cannot find curry leaves. Plus buying U-20 shrimp costs about $25.00 for a frozen pack. So while we are out at the store we have to change … Continue reading →

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