Category Archives: Methods

Stuffed pepper and salad. 4/21/26

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Beebamom

It has been cool and rainy these past few days and a good time for baking some stuffed peppers. Depending on the geometry of the peppers I either stuff them whole and upright or sliced in half and lying down. … Continue reading →

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Whole grain penne with broccoli and tuna 3/25/26

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Beebamom

This is a super easy, quick, and delicious dinner. In the time it takes to boil the water and cook the pasta, I have sautéed half an onion in olive oil along with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and oregano. … Continue reading →

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Open-faced shrimp taco. 3/24/26

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Beebamom

One problem I have with tacos is that I eat them too fast! I have the taco cradled in my hand and it is impossible to put down without the insides falling apart. My open-face taco is like a tostada … Continue reading →

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Fried rice with chicken, egg, and veg. 3/23/26

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Beebamom

In the age-old question, what came first the chicken or the egg, I can say that John made the egg first in our dinner tonight. He scrambled the eggs in our large skillet first and then put them aside while … Continue reading →

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Grilled NY Strip steak, potato, and salad. 2/28/26

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Beebamom

Delicious dinner tonight! When my friend was visiting this summer we bought a pack of three steaks and this one was left over and frozen. What a treat to have a good steak from Costco and not one of the … Continue reading →

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Penne with broccoli. 1/24/26

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Beebamom

I made this pasta recently and we both liked it so much I made it again. My secret? Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Put small broccoli florets in a colander and when … Continue reading →

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Seared tuna with broccoli and rice. 1/19/26

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Beebamom

Occasionally frozen tuna steaks go on sale at the local grocery stores. I usually snap up a few and keep them in my freezer until we are in the mood for tuna. John marinates them in soy sauce, ginger and … Continue reading →

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Tilapia tacos with all the fixings. 1/16/26

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Beebamom

Tonight we have tilapia tacos with all the fixings. We get our tilapia frozen in a bag of portion sized pieces from Costco. John thaws the two pieces overnight in the refrigerator and cooks the pieces in a little oil … Continue reading →

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Easy chicken dinner. 1/13/26

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Beebamom

This is an easy chicken dinner you can make it in 15-20 minutes using shortcuts. First make a packet of chicken gravy (like McCormack’s). Then cut off a breast of rotisserie chicken and slice it into pieces. Put that into the chicken … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and broccoli with polenta (plus a bonus recipe). 1/8/26

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Beebamom

This is such a quick and easy dinner! Bring 3 1/2 cups of salted water to a boil and add 1/2 cup polenta in a steady stream. Stir for about 20 minutes until it thickens. Stir in a tablespoon of … Continue reading →

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