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Category Archives: Easy
Vegan lentil stew. 12/19/22
Usually when we make a lentil stew we add turkey sausage but I felt a totally vegan dish would suit me better. I started by sautéing the mushrooms and onions in a little olive oil. After they were softened I … Continue reading
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Breakfast for dinner. 12/18/22
As I am easing my way back into eating after being sick, eggs seem like a good choice plus they are our usual Sunday night dinner. I toasted a piece of rye bread and set a chickpea patty on top … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Eggs, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Pasta with pesto, mushrooms, and broccolini 12/14/22
I have been sick with a stomach virus or food poisoning. Hard to say which it might be but it was horrible. After being so sick I did not eat anything yesterday so no post for 12/15/22. I imagine whatever … Continue reading
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Afghani dal with rice and kale. 12/13/22
Dal are lentils and the type of lentils you use in this recipe are red lentils. Red lentils are actually coral colored and they turn yellow when you cook them. They tend to break down a bit which gives this … Continue reading
Posted in Afghan, Easy, Healthy tips, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Recipes, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Classic chicken dinner. 12/12/22
We went to Costco today and bought one of their rotisserie chickens. What a deal for $4.99! I should buy one every time we go. When we got home I took the chicken apart. I knew John would like a … Continue reading
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Big veg bowl 12/11/22
Tonight I took the leftover edamame and cabbage and stretched those with onions, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, and celery to make a big vegetable bowl. Keeping with the theme of all-veg I set those stir fried vegetables on top of cauliflower … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Easy, Healthy tips, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Salmon bowl. 12/10/22
I have been having some trouble with a painful knee. It is obviously arthritis brought on by years of running, hiking, and playing tennis and mostly because as you get older your joints start to wear out. In order to … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Easy, Fish, Healthy tips, Legumes, pescatarian, Vegetables
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Fried scallops with tots and salad. 12/8/22
This is my birthday dinner. I love fried scallops and have not had them since July 17, 2020! That’s the thing about having this blog I always know what and when I ate something. So obviously frying stuff is not … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Methods, pescatarian, Salad, Shellfish, Special occasion, Vegetables
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Pasta Wednesday—pesto, asparagus, mushrooms 12/7/22
About a month ago I cut off all the leaves from our basil plants and made pesto with the basil leaves, almonds, garlic, and olive oil. I froze the pesto in a quarter cup ice tray and then transferred the … Continue reading
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Chicken, mashed squash/potato, broccoli. 12/5/22
This is a pretty typical Chicken Monday. John started the chicken on the stove top and finished it in the oven. I cooked a few red skinned potatoes and a bit of butternut squash in the Instant Pot for 12 … Continue reading
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