Category Archives: Vegetables

Chana dal. 6/25 and 6/26/2020

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Beebamom

My all vegetarian/vegan week is turning into a mostly dal week. First John and I made too much Afghani dal On Tuesday and since we love it, we ate it again the next night. Then we made Chana dal on … Continue reading →

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Afghani dal, white rice, grilled cauliflower! 6/23/20

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Beebamom

Make some white rice and cook Afghani dal. Sprinkle with an herb and add a dollop of yogurt. (Note: I use only .5 tablespoon of minced ginger, and cooking spray instead of olive oil.) Add a side of grilled cauliflower. … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with broccoli and mushrooms. 6/22/20

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Beebamom

Monday’s vegan dinner is a take on a Puglian dish we ate in Alberobello, Italy. There they serve the orecchiette with bitter greens but we decide to have ours with broccoli and add some mushrooms as well. The sauce is … Continue reading →

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Scrambled eggs with veggie sausage and spinach. 6/21/20

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Beebamom

Here it is the first day of my all vegetarian/vegan week and I am starting off with my usual Sunday, BFD. Breakfast for dinner gives me a break from cooking each week. It is a meal where I am responsible … Continue reading →

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Instant Pot Toor dal. 6/20/20

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Beebamom

I got the recipe for toor dal from PippingPotCurry. This site takes Indian food and makes it quick and easy using an Instant Pot. Here is where you can find the recipe. (The recipe is at the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Weeknight chicken. 6/18/20

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Beebamom

We had to slightly alter our dinner plans for Thursday because it was quite hot (93F) and we did not want to heat the kitchen up too much. John sous vide a chicken breast and made a pot of couscous … Continue reading →

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White beans with tuna and juniper berries. 6/17/20

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Beebamom

Tonight we mashed together two exceptional experiences we  have had with white beans. One was a side dish of cannellini beans and juniper berries in Siena, Italy and the other was a side of white beans with tuna that we … Continue reading →

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Penne with zucchini and mushrooms. 6/16/20

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Beebamom

The secret to this dish is to salt and drain the zucchini before cooking. The zucchini remain much more firm and are seasoned well. Also adding a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts gives a buttery flavor. Penne with zucchini and … Continue reading →

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Seared scallops, new potatoes, bok choy with oyster sauce. 6/15/20

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Beebamom

A Saturday night dinner is making Monday special. Treat yourself!

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Chana Dal. 6/13/20

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Beebamom

Yum, I love Chana dal. It is dried split chickpeas cooked together with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. After a quick 30 minute soak, it all goes in the instant pot. Here is the recipe I use – https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-chana-dal/   … Continue reading →

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