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Category Archives: Recipes
Shrimp and brown rice. 4/23/19
Yesterday I made a 9”x 9” glass oven-proof dish of brown rice using the oven method. It’s not as fast as using the Instant Pot but it turns out great rice every time. See end of post for instructions. I used … Continue reading
Posted in French, pescatarian, Recipes, rice, Shellfish, Vegetables
Tagged brown rice, Pernod, shrimp
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White bean and cabbage soup/stew. 4/20/19
For reasons relating to jet lag we still have not made it to the grocery store for a general re-stock shop. I am running out of dinners to make using what is left in the pantry and fridge. Luckily I … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Legumes, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged cabbage, soup, stew, White beans
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Mediterranean vegan spaghetti. 4/18/19
We got back from our trip yesterday and I am ready to get cooking again! John and I each gained about 4 lbs. eating our way across the Atlantic, Spain, and France. We are going to work on this weight … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Healthy tips, Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged capers, garlic, olives, onion, San Marzano tomatoes, Whole wheat spaghetti
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Pasta fagioli. 3/26/19
John is working at his office today so I am flying solo tonight for dinner. This pasta fagioli is based on a recipe by Giada De Laurentiis of Food Network fame. You can take a look at her recipe here. … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Legumes, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, pancetta, pasta fagioli, soup
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St. Patrick’s Day Chili. 3/17/19
This is a quick chili that you can make with rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. It features white beans, poblano and jalapeño peppers, and plenty of lime. At our house we manage to eat the whole pot although that … Continue reading
Vegetable stew with chickpeas and ditalini. 3/9/19
If you are looking to use up vegetables that have sat a little too long in the crisper this vegetable stew is a great way to turn them into dinner. Carrots, onions, fennel, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and broccoli (or what … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Legumes, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged stew, Vegetables
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Roasted chicken thighs and confetti rice. 3/8/19
John cooks these chicken thighs in a slow oven and then crisps the skin under the broiler. They are juicy and satisfying. I serve mine with barbecue sauce. I cook jasmine rice in the Instant Pot. It turns out perfectly … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Instant Pot, leftovers, Poultry, Recipes, rice, Vegetables
Tagged chicken thighs, rice, Vegetables
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Vegan/vegetarian soup and sandwich. 2/25/19
This is a no recipe week. We are just eating things that we know how to make. Tonight’s vegan/vegetarian meal is a simple homemade soup and a pita sandwich. Celery soup is a whole head of roughly chopped celery cooked … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Healthy tips, Legumes, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged Celery, chickpea, sandwich, soup
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Great pasta fagioli. 2/19/19
Wow, did this turn out well! Our daughter who always looks askance at anything we cook gave it an A+. We followed Giada De Laurentiis’s recipe tweaking it to make it our own (and better!) While our recipe is for … Continue reading
Posted in Italian, Kitchen tips, Legumes, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, pasta fagioli, soup
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White chicken chili. 2/13/19
While John is at work today I put together a white chicken chili. This simple recipe is from the Neelys on the Food Network website. It is easy, uses pre-cooked chicken and canned beans, and can be made in about … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Kitchen tips, leftovers, Legumes, Mexican, Poultry, Recipes, Vegetables
Tagged cannellini beans, chicken, Chili
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