Category Archives: Easy

Not quite a cheese omelet. 2/6/23

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Beebamom

If you read this blog you will know that every Sunday John makes himself an omelet. I, on the other hand, have various dishes which incorporate eggs. This Sunday I made not quite a cheese omelet which was actually eggs … Continue reading →

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Salmon, rice, and green beans with a mustard sauce. 2/3/23

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Beebamom

John tried a new technique for cooking the salmon that we saw on America’s Test Kitchen last week. He pre-heated a sheet pan in the oven set to 500F. When the oven reached temperature he took the pan out, sprayed … Continue reading →

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Fusilli with mushrooms, zucchini, and asparagus. 2/2/23

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Beebamom

You could make this pasta dish with any shape you like. I do think it works better with shapes rather than strands. I chopped up all the vegetables ahead of time so the cooking went really quickly. Using a large … Continue reading →

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Scrambled eggs, veggie patty, toast. 2/1/23

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Beebamom

After getting a good start on Monday with my menu, things have gone off the rails. Tuesday we ended up eating lunch for dinner (open faced tuna sandwich and vegetable soup for me and I forgot to take a picture!) … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and broccoli over polenta. 1/30/23

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Beebamom

John set up the polenta for me to stir as he got the shrimp ready to be cooked. We buy frozen 21-25 shrimp with tail-on so he removes the tail for ease of eating. As the polenta thickened and I … Continue reading →

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Hamburger on ciabatta, tater tots. 1/27/23

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Beebamom

Medium-rare hamburger on a toasted ciabatta bun with lettuce, onion, mayo, and ketchup, yum! I misjudged how long it would take to cook the tater tots so mine had the texture of being microwaved. At least the underdone potatoes kept … Continue reading →

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Shrimp tacos, Mexican rice, spicy beans. 1/25/23

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Beebamom

Wednesday’s dinner was more like what we normally eat at home. It was lighter on the fat and the portion size was certainly smaller than the gigantic steaks of yesterday. However, it was just as tasty and filling. John, as … Continue reading →

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Ribeye steak, twice-baked potato, broccoli. 1/24/23

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Beebamom

This vacation week is a cavalcade of food I do not usually eat. John seems excited by the prospect of dinners that include beef, cheese, and butter plus salty, crunchy snacks with cocktails. It is our son’s birthday week and … Continue reading →

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Penne with tomato sauce and meatballs. 1/23/23

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Beebamom

As often happens when I make pasta I am so excited to eat it that I forget to take a picture. Luckily there are plenty of images on the internet of penne and meatballs. Although I purchased pre-made frozen meatballs, … Continue reading →

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Shrimp street tacos and salmon summer rolls. 1/22/23

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Beebamom

I am always trying to find items which will not blow my food budget when we are on a road trip. Although these tacos came with chips (which I gave away to my dining partners), shrimp and corn tortillas are … Continue reading →

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