Category Archives: Recipes

NEW! Mujaddara with spiced yogurt. 8/10/18

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Beebamom

I am always on the lookout for a new vegetarian recipe. Interestingly almost all of my vegetarian repertoire is ethnically inspired. I guess it is not surprising that in the U.S. with vast amounts of grazing land for cattle and … Continue reading →

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Grilled chicken and Texas caviar. 8/6/18

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Beebamom

I have not made Texas caviar for a while. It always feels a little bit daunting when I imagine all the chopping that must be done. I do love chopping up vegetables but I do not like chopping up tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Fried scallops, collard greens and corn. 7/6/18 (a recipe included)

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Beebamom

It is my favorite again! The scallops were a little smaller so we had more of them. The collard greens are chiffonaded and sauteed quickly. I toasted up the garlic pieces separately so they would not get burnt. The tartar … Continue reading →

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Not classic chicken dinner. 7/5/18 (a recipe included)

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Beebamom

According to my menu I was supposed to be making chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and a green vegetable. But I was just not feeling it.  Summer temperatures are just too warm for the classic. Plus I had left over salads … Continue reading →

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Shrimp with rice, chard, and corn 6/29/18

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Beebamom

This is the same shrimp with saffron and Pernod that we made a few weeks ago. The recipe is here. https://dininglite.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3781&action=edit We like the shrimp cooked this way and the sauce is great with rice and vegetables. Our sauce last … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Farro with cannellini beans and Lacinato kale. 6/22/18

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Beebamom

Here is a recipe that can be omnivorous, vegetarian, or vegan. It’s a mishmash of ideas from a few other recipes including Mark Bittman’s Tuscan Farro Soup form The NY Times Cooking site. I used my Instant Pot to make … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Shrimp with saffron Pernod sauce

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Beebamom

Here is the recipe for the Shrimp in Saffron Pernod Sauce. We had this originally at the now defunct Kenwood Restaurant in California. We have made a few adjustments. I hope you like it as much as we do. Kenwood’s … Continue reading →

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