Category Archives: Healthy tips

Gingery red lentils over kale and rice. 12/22/21

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Beebamom

We made a double recipe of this delicious lentil dish on Wednesday. It made enough to amply serve the three of us plus there is plenty leftover for lunches. I served it over a white rice and cauliflower rice 50/50 … Continue reading →

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Fusilli with pesto 12/20/22

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Beebamom

We were supposed to be having chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and broccoli tonight but I looked up from wrapping presents and it was after 6 PM and that dinner idea was out the window. Pasta with a cube of … Continue reading →

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Chilean sea bass, new potatoes, green beans. 12/19/21

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Beebamom

I have really been struggling with keeping my weight loss in tact. One way to help is by making a delicious, low calorie meal. Chilean sea bass is a real treat. Although it is expensive, it is a lot less … Continue reading →

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Chana masala (chickpeas with tomatoes and spices) 12/14/21

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Beebamom

First time making this recipe and like many first time tries it was good but needs some future tweaks to make it better. The spice mixture and the herb mixture need to be amplified. I think cumin seeds need to … Continue reading →

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Sort of chicken parmesan. 12/13/21

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Beebamom

I think I need to make up a new name for this dish because it has at most a very light sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Plus the cheese on top of the chicken is a half slice of ultra thin … Continue reading →

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Vegetable stir-fry with chickpeas over rice. 12/12/21

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Beebamom

I had some leftover dressing and cabbage from Saturday’s salmon bowl and decided it would probably make a good seasoning for a vegetable stir-fry. And it was! Since cutting up all the veg right before dinner always seems onerous, I … Continue reading →

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Fusilli with cannellini beans, mushrooms, broccoli. 12/11/21

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Beebamom

Oh no, the chicken did not thaw!! Chicken parmesan is definitely not happening tonight. Quickly we came up with a Plan B. I had used some cannellini beans in my lunch salad so they were at the ready, the refrigerator … Continue reading →

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Gingery red lentils with kale and rice. 12/9/21

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Beebamom

After a totally indulgent birthday dinner on Wednesday, it was good to come home and make a delicious, healthy vegan/vegetarian lentil and kale dish over cauliflower or regular rice. (Vegan preparation omit the yogurt on top.) Here is the recipe … Continue reading →

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Carba nada fusilli with mushrooms and kale 12/7/21

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Beebamom

Having gotten a tip from a WW forum member that Carba Nada pasta was lower in PP points and a reduced carb product, I decided to try it. I bought it at a local store and it was $6.99 for … Continue reading →

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Breaded mahi mahi, steamed and crisped new potatoes, salsa slaw. 12/6/21

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Beebamom

Originally sesame salmon bowls were on the menu for Monday but the avocado is not ripe yet so we will make that dinner later on in the week. We splurged on a little olive oil tonight to get the crispy … Continue reading →

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