Category Archives: Methods

Shrimp tacos and chopped slaw 8/11/23

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Beebamom

Tonight’s dinner was a big success. The combination of guacamole and tomato/mango salsa went really well with the shrimp. In addition the slaw made of chopped cabbage and broccoli (same family) with some sweetness from carrots and the zing of … Continue reading →

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Red lentils with rice mix and kale. 8/10/23

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Beebamom

Because it has been hot lately we have not eaten this lentil dish in ages. The weather has been pleasant the last few days so I thought it would not seem overly heavy and since it cooks quickly the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Tofu bowl with cucumber, cabbage, edamame, and avocado. 8/7/23

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Beebamom

We have been having a spell of pretty hot weather the last few days, in the 90s. Complicating the hot weather was a power outage mid-day so no AC or fans. Thus our house was warmer than usual at dinner … Continue reading →

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Lightened clam chowder and salad. 8/2/23

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Beebamom

When I first saw this recipe I thought yes, I would like to make clam chowder but no, I cannot use three cups of heavy cream! So I went about trying to lighten it up. First I jettisoned the guanciale, … Continue reading →

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Grilled loin lamb chops, butternut squash, and cauliflower 7/28/23

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Beebamom

Today was less hot than previous days so we went with a heartier dinner. When John and I went out to grill the dinner the temperature was in the mid-70s so it was quite pleasant. We really like these Australian … Continue reading →

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Chicken piccata with broccoli and rice mix 7/27/23

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Beebamom

We are using up the remainder of our Costco rotisserie chicken for our chicken piccata. With this dinner we will have made two dinners, two lunches, and more than a quart of chicken stock from one chicken! Since the chicken … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho, salad, and hummus. 7/26/23

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Beebamom

Only appliance I needed for this dinner was a blender. For the gazpacho I blended a large can of whole tomatoes, a can of Rotel, half of a cucumber, half an onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, … Continue reading →

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Chicken piccata with rice and broccoli. 7/12/33

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Beebamom

As it turned out the weather was not as hot as expected so we went ahead and made chicken piccata. John pounded the chicken breast and dredged it in seasoned Wondra flour. He pan fried the two pieces in a … Continue reading →

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Salmon Niçoise salad. 7/11/23

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Beebamom

Here’s another good choice on a hot day, a Niçoise salad. Traditionally made with canned or jarred tuna we cooked up a couple of pieces of salmon. To keep it cooler stick with the tuna or make your protein chickpeas … Continue reading →

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Stuffed pepper with penne. 7/10/23

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Beebamom

What a delicious dinner! I made the stuffed peppers in the morning to avoid turning on the oven in the hotter part of the day. First I microwaved 4 halved pepper shells until they were par-cooked. Then I sautéed just … Continue reading →

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