Category Archives: American

New England Clam Chowder. 1/17/26

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Beebamom
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Whole grain penne and broccoli. 1/12/26

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Beebamom

According to my Weekly Menu we are supposed to be having a chicken dinner. I changed the plan because I was craving pasta. John cooked up a bunch of penne and I cut up the broccoli into very small pieces … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and broccoli with polenta (plus a bonus recipe). 1/8/26

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Beebamom

This is such a quick and easy dinner! Bring 3 1/2 cups of salted water to a boil and add 1/2 cup polenta in a steady stream. Stir for about 20 minutes until it thickens. Stir in a tablespoon of … Continue reading →

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Chili. 1/6/26

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Beebamom

Chili made with ground beef and Muir Glen Chili Starter Tonight is Sarah’s night to cook. She had found a large can of Muir Glen chili starter for $.99 and some ground beef on sale so she was eager to … Continue reading →

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Pizza! 1/5/26

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Beebamom

Hello and happy 2026! John and I have just returned from some extensive traveling. We landed at SFO tonight during a heavy rainstorm which made the flight more stressful than usual. When we got in the house we were not … Continue reading →

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Penne with broccoli and tuna. 12/15/25

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Beebamom

This is an easy but very tasty dinner. And it can all be made in the time it takes to heat up the water and cook the pasta. While John was tending the water and the pasta, I sautéed onions … Continue reading →

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Red wine braised turkey legs. 12/14/25

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Beebamom

At the end of last week Sarah and I went shopping at Grocery Outlet where we saw frozen turkeys for $5. This was too good to pass up so we bought one which I would estimate was in the 13-16 … Continue reading →

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Clam chowder. 12/13/25

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Beebamom

These chilly days really call for a bowl of warming soup. Our clam chowder really fills the bill. For the recipe please see my post from October, 2025.

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Spaghetti and meatballs. 12/12/25

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Beebamom

This is a quick version of spaghetti and meatballs. The Rosina brand of meatballs and a little red wine increased the flavor of Rao’s vodka sauce. All we had to do was cook the spaghetti combine it with the sauce … Continue reading →

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Salmon with parsley sauce, carrots, and rice. 12/10/25

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Beebamom

Wednesday night John cooked a luscious piece of salmon for 13 minutes in a 400F oven. He also made some rice. I cooked the carrots in a little butter and water and seasoned them with salt and sugar. I also … Continue reading →

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