Category Archives: Easy

Mac ‘n cheese with coleslaw. 3/6/23

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Beebamom

As I mentioned earlier I am taking a break until the end of March so this will be my last post until then. I may write something occasionally if we have an especially interesting dinner. Monday’s dinner was like a … Continue reading →

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Chilean sea bass, new potatoes, glazed carrots. 3/5/23

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Beebamom

A no-egg Sunday! Instead we made delicious Chilean sea bass. Actually John made the fish and I made the vegetables, our usual division of meal prep. He cooked the fish for about 14 minutes in a 400F oven It came … Continue reading →

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Turkey sausage and vegetable soup or stew? 3/4/23

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Beebamom

John and I are a match made in heaven. He likes chicken drumettes and I like the flats when it comes to chicken wings. He likes dark meat and I like white meat. And he likes soup and I like … Continue reading →

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Sheet pan root veg with turkey sausage. 3/3/23

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Beebamom

What is easier than a sheet pan dinner?! I cut up carrots, celery, onion, butternut squash, and cabbage. I tossed all the vegetable components in olive oil and salt and then spread them out on a foil-lined sheet pan. They … Continue reading →

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Grilled hamburgers with salad 3/2/23

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Beebamom

John did his usual great job grilling the hamburgers. I added a slice of onion, some lettuce and tomato on mine along with ketchup on top and mayo on the bottom. This is the first time using pretzel rolls and … Continue reading →

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Afghani dal with collard greens. 3/1/23

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Beebamom

Red lentils turn bright yellow when you cook them. They are quicker cooking than brown lentils and really take on the flavors of the spices. They also tend to break down a little. In Wednesday’s quick and easy vegan dish … Continue reading →

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Chicken with squash, and asparagus. 2/28/23

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Beebamom

Tuesday’s dinner was a spin on what I usually call classic chicken dinner. We used rotisserie chicken that John gently warmed up in some packet chicken gravy that had the addition of sautéed mushrooms. I steamed the butternut squash. It … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and polenta with broccoli. 2/27/23

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Beebamom

I suppose that this is pretty much shrimp and grits except I think of grits as being whiter and the Bob’s Red Mill package says it’s polenta. Having lived in North Carolina twice you would think I would be an … Continue reading →

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Spicy vegetables with scrambled eggs. 2/26/23

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Beebamom

My Breakfast for Dinner this Sunday was kind of like a deconstructed shakshuka with scrambled rather than poached eggs. I started by stir-frying mushrooms, onions, garlic, carrots, and broccoli stems. Then I added a can of Rotel (spicy tomatoes). I … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos with salad. 2/25/23

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Beebamom

We used tilapia as our fish in our corn tortilla tacos. John cooked the seasoned fish in a pan on the stove top in a little oil. They only take 3 to 4 minutes per side. I prepared a salad … Continue reading →

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