Category Archives: pescatarian

Tuna with rice and bok choy. 5/1/23

John marinated our tuna steaks in soy sauce, garlic powder, grated ginger, sesame oil, chile flakes, and dry sherry for 2 hours. When it came time to cook them he heated up our lightly greased cast iron frying pan until … Continue reading

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Baked tilapia with mustard sauce, mixed rice, and broccoli. 4/27/23

Easy dinner tonight. John baked the tilapia in a 400F oven while I microwaved a container of already prepared rice for 90 seconds and steamed some broccoli. I am very impressed with this microwave rice. It is a combination of … Continue reading

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Scallops, potatoes, and broccoli 4/25/23

Our dinner tonight made a weeknight feel like a special occasion! I steamed the potatoes and when they were ready John seared the scallops and I sautéed the broccoli. I made a thin tartar sauce which I enjoyed with the … Continue reading

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Seared tuna, rice mix, broccoli with oyster sauce. 4/16/23

Frozen ahi tuna was on sale for two pieces weighing a total of 11 ounces for $4.99. Such a good price that we had to give it a try. It was very good! I am glad I bought a second … Continue reading

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Roasted tilapia, broccoli, and polenta 4/15/23

Preparing the polenta at a 6:1 ratio gives you almost a sauce. It is surprisingly delicious with broccoli. That’s why I steamed A LOT! On one side of the fish are the florets and on the other, the chopped up … Continue reading

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Kenwood shrimp. 4/13/23

The Kenwood Restaurant closed 10 years ago but before they did we asked for and they graciously gave us the recipe for their delicious Kenwood shrimp. We make it every once in a while and it is delicious. Last night … Continue reading

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Light clam chowder with oyster crackers 4/7/23

How can you make a creamy clam chowder light? I use only 1/4 cup of cream which works out to be about 1 tablespoon per person and I add russet potatoes instead of waxy ones. Russet potatoes break down slightly … Continue reading

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Healthy shrimp bowl over rice 4/4/23

This bowl is filled with delicious goodness. Although you cannot see the rice layer, I made a combination of brown, red, and wild rices mixed with riced cauliflower. Healthy and delicious! My bowl is filled with fiber from edamame, cucumber, … Continue reading

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Shrimp and broccoli with creamy polenta 4/1/23

This dinner is a favorite of ours. The half cup of polenta is made with 3 cups of water, a couple of bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves, a scant teaspoon of salt, and is finished with a teaspoon of butter. … Continue reading

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Chilean sea bass, new potatoes, glazed carrots. 3/5/23

A no-egg Sunday! Instead we made delicious Chilean sea bass. Actually John made the fish and I made the vegetables, our usual division of meal prep. He cooked the fish for about 14 minutes in a 400F oven It came … Continue reading

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