Category Archives: Grains

Hummus with pita and Lebanese tabbouleh – June 19, 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Beebamom

It is really hot here in the Bay Area. We never expect hot weather to last more than three days and we are hunkering down to try to preserve our cool. Sunday night the power went out and we were … Continue reading →

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Grilled lamb and cauliflower with couscous – 6/4/17

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Beebamom

I discovered that I took a picture of one of the meals we made when the kids were visiting. Since it is hot for cooking in the kitchen in St. George in the summer, we made this boneless leg of … Continue reading →

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Farro and chickpea salad with grilled chicken – 5/3/17

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Beebamom

Dinner tonight was driven by the fact that I had a lot of leftover, too sweet farro. Yesterday I made a new recipe that called for farro cooked in apple cider. It was not a hit. So my goal was … Continue reading →

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New recipe! – Farro with roasted squash, feta, and mint – 5/2/17

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Beebamom

I tried a new recipe from New York Times Cooking, Farro with roasted squash, feta, and mint. My initial reaction is meh. The farro is cooked in apple cider and the roasted squash is roasted with sugar, oil, cayenne, cinnamon, … Continue reading →

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How to make better tasting zucchini – 2/28/17

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Beebamom

Last day of February and on the menu was polenta with sweet Italian sausage with a side of zucchini. Tonight John is in charge of sausage and polenta and I am taking care of the veg.  From a DiningLite point … Continue reading →

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Scotch broth – 1/23/17

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Beebamom

Since we are leaving for home later this week it is time for leftover soup. This soup was made with the lamb chop that I didn’t eat on Saturday and about an inch of turkey sausage plus an ancient pack … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean lunch at home – 1/16/17

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Beebamom

We have a place we go to here in St. George called Mad Pita Express and they make an appetizer sampler that includes hummus, tabbouleh, olives, pepperoncini, pita, pickled beets, and some sort of potato salad. I don’t have all … Continue reading →

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