Category Archives: Healthy tips

Lightened clam chowder and salad. 8/2/23

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Beebamom

When I first saw this recipe I thought yes, I would like to make clam chowder but no, I cannot use three cups of heavy cream! So I went about trying to lighten it up. First I jettisoned the guanciale, … Continue reading →

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Open-faced fish taco with salad. 7/24/23

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Beebamom

We are back home after our week’s jaunt up the Pacific Coast to Vancouver, BC. Temperatures at the coast were usually in the 50s overnight and would climb to about 68 during the day. Thank you, Pacific Ocean! Our temperatures … Continue reading →

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Chicken piccata with rice and broccoli. 7/12/33

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Beebamom

As it turned out the weather was not as hot as expected so we went ahead and made chicken piccata. John pounded the chicken breast and dredged it in seasoned Wondra flour. He pan fried the two pieces in a … Continue reading →

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Stuffed pepper with penne. 7/10/23

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Beebamom

What a delicious dinner! I made the stuffed peppers in the morning to avoid turning on the oven in the hotter part of the day. First I microwaved 4 halved pepper shells until they were par-cooked. Then I sautéed just … Continue reading →

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Chickpeas with ditalini and kale. 7/5/23

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Beebamom

Chickpeas with ditalini and kale is a vegan or vegetarian dish that makes you feel good about yourself for choosing such a healthy dinner. It is packed with vegetables, delicious, and pretty to look at with all its bright colors. … Continue reading →

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Hummus with pita, tabbouleh, Israeli salad. 7/1/23

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Beebamom

The temperature outside got to 105 F today. Our house stays pretty cool since it’s built on a slab but we finally turned the a/c on around 6 PM. It was definitely not a day to be cooking anything so … Continue reading →

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Fish tacos and spicy black beans. 6/23/23

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Beebamom

What an easy and tasty meal for any weeknight! We used tilapia and John cooked it simply with some seasoning and spices on our cooktop in a pan with a little olive oil. You could use any fish you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Shrimp with polenta and broccoli. 6/21/23

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Beebamom

John and I are so happy to be back in our own kitchen! Not to say that it wasn’t pretty special eating out for a month and not doing dishes but we really like cooking for ourselves and controlling what … Continue reading →

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Grilled hamburgers, chips, and salad. 5/15/23

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Beebamom

We will probably be having this dinner frequently over the summer. John grills the burgers and I make a prepackaged salad and open a bag of potato chips. What an easy dinner with minimal mess! It does remind me however … Continue reading →

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Tossed salad with egg. 5/14/23

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Beebamom

Although you cannot see them in the picture my dinner salad is full of tasty tidbits. Hiding under the lettuce and scrambled egg are tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions, ham strips, croutons, Gorgonzola crumbles, and a drizzle of olive oil and … Continue reading →

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