Category Archives: Vegetables

Shrimp and brown rice. 4/23/19

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Beebamom

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 →

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It’s all about the sides. 4/22/19

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Beebamom

I am really pleased with this dinner, chicken and brown rice with chunky tomato vinaigrette and cucumber-avocado salad. Not only is it delicious but it is so versatile. We served it with some rotisserie chicken that we picked up from … Continue reading →

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White bean and cabbage soup/stew. 4/20/19

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Beebamom

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 →

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Spring menu. 4/19/19

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Beebamom

If I had remembered to take a picture of our dinner last night it would have looked something like this. The difference is that John sous vide two racks of lamb instead of boneless leg of lamb. He set the … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean vegan spaghetti. 4/18/19

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Beebamom

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 →

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Cruise dining. 3/28/19

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Beebamom

We have spent all day yesterday flying across the country and we have landed in San Juan, Puerto Rico where we board our ship. It is easy to overeat on a cruise ship. The food is endless. My plan for … Continue reading →

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Pasta fagioli. 3/26/19

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Beebamom

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 →

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Meatless Monday: Asparagus and Penne. 3/26/19

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Beebamom

Eating asparagus always tastes like springtime. I am old enough to remember when  asparagus was only available for a few weeks and during that time it seemed like asparagus was omnipresent in every meal. Now, of course, we can eat … Continue reading →

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Burger and a salad. 3/24/19

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Beebamom

As I said we are keeping things pretty simple this week. We start dinner off tonight with a bagged salad that I enhance with various toppings. The weather is lovely today so it is great for grilling. John cooks us … Continue reading →

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Roasted chicken thighs, rice, broccoli. 3/22/19

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Beebamom

After preparing dinners from all over the world this week, we come back to a humble chicken dinner to finish off the work week. John bakes the chicken thighs in the oven and then crisps the skin under the broiler. … Continue reading →

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