Category Archives: Italian

Meat week? 5/22/19

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Beebamom

Seems like I am going heavy on the meat this week. I will have to find a vegan/vegetarian dinner for tomorrow. One thing that is noticeable, however, is that the actual meat portions are fairly small. For instance, with the … Continue reading →

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Chickpea and juniper berry pâté. 5/17/19

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Beebamom

We enjoyed the chunky chickpea spread that we had a few nights ago so much that I thought I would try more of a pâté with different flavors. This time I used my stick blender to make it smoother and … Continue reading →

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Vegan/vegetarian white bean stew. 5/14/19

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Beebamom

Today I went to see my doctor who prescribed a course of treatment for my bronchitis. I am feeling better right away! And am I hungry. We started our dinner with chickpea crostini. This is a combination of mashed chickpeas, … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Bolognese 5/13/19

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Beebamom

Since I have not been very interested in cooking and eating due to my cold (which is going on for 10 days now!), John suggested spaghetti Bolognese for dinner tonight knowing that it is one of my favorites. My ingredients … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmesan. 5/10/19

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Beebamom

I am beginning to wonder if I will ever kick this horrible cold. I have been pretty sick for a week and I do not feel like I am starting to get better yet. Mother’s Day has been cancelled so … Continue reading →

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Pasta with tuna and snow peas. 5/8/19

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Beebamom

Pasta with tuna and snow peas is a dish you can make in less than a half an hour. As a base for the sauce I sauteed onion, garlic, and pepper flakes in a little olive oil. While the water … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmesan. 5/3/19

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Beebamom

While I was eating the chicken Parmesan I was thinking, “Why don’t we eat this more often? It is so good!” John split the breasts in half longitudinally so that we each had two thinner pieces. He sautéed them in … Continue reading →

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Vegan springtime pasta. 4/29/19

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Beebamom

What shouts Spring more than asparagus?! I bought a few too many spears for our holiday dinner on Saturday so I used them in my Meatless Monday dinner, Penne with Asparagus. I cut the asparagus to mimic the shape of … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean vegan spaghetti. 4/18/19

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Beebamom

We got back from our trip yesterday and I am ready to get cooking again! John and I each gained about 4 lbs. eating our way across the Atlantic, Spain, and France. We are going to work on this weight … Continue reading →

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Pasta fagioli. 3/26/19

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Beebamom

John is working at his office today so I am flying solo tonight for dinner. This pasta fagioli is based on a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis of Food Network fame. You can take a look at her recipe here. … Continue reading →

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