Category Archives: Vegetables

Lamb chops with rutabagas and green beans. 1/4/21

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Beebamom

We had red meat once in December and once in November so I guess this is the red meat dinner for January. We have had these lamb chops in the freezer for quite a while and it was time to … Continue reading →

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BFD Mexican influenced Breakfast for Dinner. 1/3/21

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Beebamom

I am thinking that I might continue the ethnic theme for these BFDs, at least for a while. I can imagine doing an Indian inspired or Chinese inspired take on my egg-based dishes. Keeping meals interesting as well as colorful … Continue reading →

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LFD Colorful vegetables and lentils. 1/2/21

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Beebamom

After yesterday’s rather dull dish, I made an eye-popping plate of food for Saturday’s Leftovers For Dinner. Using Monday’s red lentils and the rest of the hearty salad greens, I started with basically the same dinner again and then added … Continue reading →

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Hoppin’ John and collard greens. 1/1/21

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Beebamom

Happy New Year’s Day! We are starting off this new year with a traditional southern U.S. menu meant to bring good luck and financial security. Black eyed peas are found in many cultures as a good luck harbinger and collard … Continue reading →

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Fancy scallops dinner. 12/31/20

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Beebamom

Last post, last dinner of 2020! I am hoping for a healthy, happier 2021. Putting 2020 in the rear-view mirror deserves a festive dinner so John and I recreated our favorite from the now defunct Oak City Grill. Scallops always … Continue reading →

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Easy tostada. 12/30/20

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Beebamom

Our nearby Costco has 2 pound bags of boneless rotisserie chicken breasts. I assume that the leftover rotisserie chickens get taken apart for more revenue producing products. Once I am home with my bag of chicken I divide it into … Continue reading →

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Delicious soup from your pantry. 12/29/20

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Beebamom

I have talked about this clam chowder before, how it is low in calories, quick and easy to make, and delicious. But did you realize that you can make it from pantry and staple refrigerator items? Here is the recipe. … Continue reading →

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Red lentils with arugula and spinach. 12/28/20

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Beebamom

Lentils are full of fiber and an inexpensive protein. Red lentils are actually coral colored and turn yellow when you cook them. Going with the theme from yesterday to vary colors, textures, and temperatures, this red lentil stew with its … Continue reading →

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BFD – Breakfast For Dinner. 12/27/20

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Beebamom

Ah, BFD, so easy but often so dull. I decided to load my plate with color tonight. They say you eat with your eyes first. When it comes to eating, I will do it any way can! Bright yellow eggs, … Continue reading →

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Shrimp stir-fry over cauliflower rice. 12/26/20

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Beebamom

As I promised myself, I stopped eating out of control on Saturday. So while John was enjoying more lasagna I made a vegetable laden stir-fry with a few shrimp and served it over cauliflower rice. I made a lot so … Continue reading →

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