Category Archives: Recipes

Chile Crisp Alfredo with kale. 6/12/25

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Beebamom

When Sarah and I were talking about what she would make for dinner we decided she should try something new. She suggested she would like to make a pasta dish using the chile crisp I had recently bought. We looked … Continue reading →

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Afghani dal with rice and kale. 6/9/25

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Beebamom

We were supposed to be having chicken tonight but there were no rotisserie chickens available at Costco when Sarah stopped to pick one up. So we looked at our menu and decided we had all the ingredients for Afghani dal … Continue reading →

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Sesame salmon bowl. 6/6/25

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Beebamom

This bowl of green and orange goodness is easy to make especially if you like to chop vegetables up (like I do!) John, of course, cooked the salmon because he is our protein master and I cut up all the … Continue reading →

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Sicilian swordfish with couscous and zucchini 5/22/2025

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Beebamom

Occasionally one of our grocery stores will have 6 or 7 ounce frozen portions of swordfish and tuna on sale for $5.99. The three of us can divide up the fish and have a fine seafood dinner for $12.00. Last … Continue reading →

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Hot night dinner. 5/21/2025

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Beebamom

Originally it was supposed to reach 90F for the first hot day of the season. Actually I think it was only 86F but I had planned this hot night dinner and was thus commanded by the menu hanging in my … Continue reading →

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Scallops for Mother’s Day. 5/11/25

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Beebamom

Scallops for dinner is my favorite. Since it was Mother’s Day I got to pick what I like best. John did a great job searing the scallops and I made the sides. At the base are braised leeks which you … Continue reading →

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Chana dal (dried chickpea stew) 5/3/25

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Beebamom

I got this recipe from https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-chana-dal/ . Using the Instant Pot or pressure cooker means that you don’t even have to soak the chickpeas. The only difference in our way of making it is that instead of 2 cups of … Continue reading →

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Tilapia with tomato/olive sauce. 5/2/25

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Beebamom

I got the recipe for agghiotta di pesce spada (or swordfish with a sauce for the glutton) from Serious Eats a few weeks ago after buying some swordfish.The sauce was so delicious that I figured it would be good with … Continue reading →

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Beef pho. 5/1/25

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Beebamom

We are all over the world this week with our menu—Italy, Morocco, Vietnam, and Spain and India coming up to finish off the week. After all our exciting culinary adventures this week maybe next week will feature steak and potatoes, … Continue reading →

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Chickpea and ditalini stew. 4/11/25

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Beebamom

This such a delicious vegan dish. I probably could eat it once a week! Of course if you want to keep it vegan omit the parmesan cheese. Chickpeas with ditalini and kale Ingredients2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil2 carrots, peeled and … Continue reading →

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