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Category Archives: Legumes
Bad lunch on the road. 4/14/18
When John and I travel back and forth between NorCal and Utah we like to stop at family owned places for lunch. There are certainly lots of chain restaurants and fast food available but you get lots of interesting lunches … Continue reading
Posted in Dining out, Legumes, Pork, rice, Vegetables
Tagged carnitas, corn tortillas, Dining out, Mexican rice, refried beans
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More dining in Rome. 3/11/18
Sometimes you say, oh, I don’t care. I just want something to eat. You’re wrong. You care. This lasagna was not good but at least the serving person was charming. It is raining as we leave Rome. We are headed … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Dining out, Legumes, Pasta, rice, Vegetables
Tagged artichokes, Lasagna, risotto
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It’s chili at home! 2/18/18
Brrr.. actually it is not that cold here in Northern California but it is chilly enough to make chili in my Instant Pot! I used a recipe from Jacky+Amy as the basis for my chili. Anyone who espouses the use … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Legumes, Vegetables
Tagged Chili, Instant Pot, margarita, tortilla chips
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Do-overs. 1/31 & 2/1, 2018
I tried to improve on two dishes this week. I wanted to make them easier or better. I had mixed results. I decided to make my tomato and ground beef spaghetti sauce in the Instant Pot. Recipes I read said … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, leftovers, Legumes, Pasta, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged brown rice, Chinese eggplant, extra firm tofu, meat sauce, Spaghetti, Thai, Thai basil
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Bits and Pieces – 12/25/17 to 1/14/17
After almost nobody even bothered to look at my pretty rum cake, I decided to make a change. I am tired of trying to find vegan recipes and I am going to be traveling quite a bit this year and … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Grains, Grilling, Kitchen tips, Lamb, leftovers, Legumes, Pasta, Poultry, rice, Uncategorized, Vegetables
Tagged omnivore
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Some things do not go together. 12/20/17
In an effort to clean out the refrigerator and still have a vegan lunch, I took out three containers. One had Rotel jalapeño and tomatoes, one had olive oil smashed potatoes, and one contained black beans. I figured, hey, I … Continue reading
Posted in leftovers, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged hot and sour soup
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Christmas cheer on a vegan day. 12/5/17
I have some of my many, many Santas up for Christmas and they always bring a smile to my face as I walk around the house. Here is a picture of a few of my kitchen Santas that sit behind … Continue reading
Posted in Legumes, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, mushrooms, penne, roasted cauliflower
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Vegetarian, vegan, vegan. 12/2/17
I revolted from my gruel breakfast and ate an egg instead. It isn’t so much the ugly appearance and slimy texture of my oatmeal regimen that bothers me, it is the everyday sameness. I wish there were something else savory … Continue reading
Posted in Grains, leftovers, Legumes, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged capers, olives, Spaghetti, tomatoes
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Friday’s fabulous fish fare. 12/1/17
Does everyone cook as much as I do? Are you taking the easier route of dining out or ordering in? It seems like I cook an awfully lot. I did have lunch out once last week but that’s it. Daughter … Continue reading
Posted in Fish, Legumes, pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged chickpeas, cod, parsley
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Thanksgiving -2. 11/21/17
Here we are two days from Thanksgiving and it seems like we are going to the grocery store every day! I am trying to be organized but it seems like there is always something I have forgotten. John has made … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged chickpeas, meat sauce, Pita, Spaghetti, tomatoes
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