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Category Archives: Legumes
Shrimp tacos with spicy black beans. 10/21/21
I think the key to this dish is perfectly cooked shrimp and an array of toppings. John did a stellar job on the shrimp and also toasted up the tortillas over the open flame on the stovetop. I prepared the … Continue reading
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Vegan! Chickpea stew. 10/15/21
How good do those veggies look?! I am happy that the weather is getting cooler and I can make soups and stews that seemed too heavy for hot summer days. I like this recipe because you can change it up … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Pasta, Recipes, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Chickpea sandwich spread. 10/13/21
This is my first healthy-eating, post-vacation lunch. In addition to the chickpea spread, my sandwich includes half of a pita divided into two thin half-round pieces, home grown tomatoes, kale, and celery sticks. I also had an apple for dessert. … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy tips, Legumes, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Turkey sausage with sauerkraut and BBQ beans. 9/13/21
I enjoyed this dinner so much! Plus it only took about 20 minutes to make! First, the sauerkraut. I read somewhere that the tastiest sauerkraut is Libby’s in a can. Sauerkraut does not like light so to stabilize the kraut … Continue reading
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Gazpacho and chickpea salad. 9/9/21
As the temperature keeps hovering in the mid- to upper 90s, I am finding ways to keep from heating up the kitchen. On Thursday I made gazpacho from the myriad Roma tomatoes that our daughter brought home from the Community … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy tips, Legumes, Mediterranean, Salad, soup, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Hot night, cool dinner. 9/8/21
In the San Francisco Bay Area September is the hottest month of the year. For those of us brought up in the mid-Atlantic states and New England, we are expecting a cool break in the weather. Even though I have … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Healthy tips, Kitchen tips, leftovers, Leftovers For Dinner, Legumes, Poultry, Salad, Vegetables
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Red lentils with rice and kale. 9/4/21
Red lentils cook pretty quickly in some stock that has been flavored with cumin seed, salt, onion, garlic and ginger. I serve them over raw kale with a base of white rice and cauliflower rice mix.
Posted in Afghan, Easy, Legumes, rice, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Chicken tacos with spicy black beans. 9/2/21
I eat my tacos with a knife and fork rather than folded up. It definitely takes me longer to eat them that way. The longer I eat the more satisfied I feel. John ate three hand-held tacos in less time … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Healthy tips, Legumes, Mexican, Poultry, Southwest U.S., Vegetables
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Lentils with turkey sausage and vegetables. 8/31/21
I was reading yesterday about foods that are high in folate and how they help to keep your brain healthy as you age. Lentils were one of the foods mentioned. I have lentils on my menu twice this week! Since … Continue reading
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Shrimp tacos with spicy black beans 8/7/21
Who doesn’t love taco night?! When we have tacos I set up a make your own taco bar so it is up to me to get all the condiments ready and cook the beans while John is responsible for cooking … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Healthy tips, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Mexican, pescatarian, Recipes, Shellfish, Southwest U.S., Vegetables
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