Category Archives: American

Burgers and Caprese salad. 9/7/18

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Beebamom

After being in the cooler climes of Scandinavia it is a shock to be back in the heat of California. Although the morning is cool (in the upper 50’s) by the afternoon it is 93F! A dinner that does not … Continue reading →

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Back from vacation? Eat like it’s Monday. 9/5/18

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Beebamom

You know what I mean. Monday is the day you start a diet, or turn over a new leaf, or just get things back to normal. We got home from vacation on Tuesday so Wednesday is my Monday. And what … Continue reading →

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Grilled chicken and Texas caviar. 8/6/18

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Beebamom

I have not made Texas caviar for a while. It always feels a little bit daunting when I imagine all the chopping that must be done. I do love chopping up vegetables but I do not like chopping up tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Steakhouse dinner at home. 8/2/18

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Beebamom

You do not need to spend big bucks at a steakhouse to get a great quality steakhouse dinner. You can make it at home! We buy prime cuts of beef at Costco and split one steak between the two of … Continue reading →

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Lentils with turkey sausage and vegetables. 8/1/18

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Beebamom

Gosh, here it is August already. I know a lot of people love summer because the weather is warm. I prefer the other seasons. Fall, winter, and spring are much more comfortable seasons in Northern California. The fires are so … Continue reading →

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Grilled chicken with salads. 7/28/17

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight’s grilled chicken thighs are the best that John has ever made. They are juicy and cooked through and have a great BBQ sauce char. Yum! I cannot even begin to describe how great these are. We make our own … Continue reading →

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Hamburger and salad. 7/27/18

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Beebamom

Summer U.S. cooking, a hamburger off the grill and a fresh salad made with vegetables from the garden or the farmer’s market. John grills the perfect medium rare hamburger … and I prepare a fresh vegetable concoction.

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“The Classic”. 7/23/18

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Beebamom

”The Classic” is our go-to Monday chicken dish. It is basically a chicken breast, a starch, and a green vegetable. If I were to ask my kids what we eat on Mondays they would answer without any hesitation, chicken. I … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Philly. 7/20/18

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Beebamom

There’s a place here in town where we frequently go for lunch with the kids and grandkids. It has delicious hamburgers and crispy fries. But the thing I always order is their vegetarian Philly. It is like a Philly cheesesteak … Continue reading →

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Make it yourself! 7/15/18

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Beebamom

Sometimes doing the easiest thing may be expedient but it is often not the best. Last night for Wildcard Sunday we bought some prepared ribs at the grocery store and a bag of shredded cabbage with a dressing to make … Continue reading →

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