Category Archives: Vegetables

Shrimp biryani. 3/21/19

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Beebamom

Biryani is an Indian dish thought to have been brought to India by Arab traders and has an etymology stemming from the Persian word for rice. Since it is the first day of Spring, it is also Nowruz, a new year’s … Continue reading →

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Lasagna. 3/20/19

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Beebamom

When we were planning this week’s menu, John suggested we have a family favorite that we hadn’t had for quite a while.  Hmm, Kenwood shrimp? Eggplant parmigiana? BBQ ribs? I suggest lasagna – end of discussion. Who does not love … Continue reading →

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Sausage with peppers and onions on polenta. 3/19/19

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Beebamom

Today is not all about baking (see my other post, Nana Banana Cake) we also need to eat dinner! While John is taking lead on the dinner making the sausage and polenta, I have a supporting role in the onions, … Continue reading →

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Red lentils and salad. 3/18/19

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Beebamom

I make this as a vegetarian dish by adding some dairy toppings. For a vegan dish omit the garnishes. We start our dinner tonight with a Greek salad embellished with leftover tabbouleh and thinly sliced cucumber. The cheese on top … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Chili. 3/17/19

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Beebamom

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 →

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Steak, grilled potato, asparagus. 3/16/19

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Beebamom

John sous vides the steak at 128F and then hits on the grill on both sides briefly. I cut a baking potato in half and microwave it. Then I rub it with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. John also … Continue reading →

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Ides of March vegan fare. 3/15/19

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Beebamom

Our daughter suggested I should carry on our silly themes by making an Ides of March Caesar salad and stick a knife in it. Pretty literal, I would say. I should have thought of these obscure not-quite-holidays when I was … Continue reading →

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Chicken enchiladas. 3/13/19

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Beebamom

Obviously this needs work. John says he loves chicken enchiladas and I see this recipe on the NYTimes cooking site that looks easy so I give it a go. It tastes okay but it needs more spice and more sauce. … Continue reading →

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Roasted cod with chickpea purée and asparagus. 3/12/19

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Beebamom

This morning we went to Whole Foods where there was a sale on fresh Atlantic cod for $8.95 a pound. Combine that with the Amazon discount and we bought enough cod for dinner plus 2 bananas for $7.95.  What a … Continue reading →

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Whole wheat linguine with meat sauce. 3/11/19

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Beebamom

We start off our dinner with a pre-made Italian salad from Turner Farms. I add some cherry tomatoes and extend the dressing with a little extra oil and vinegar. We are trying to eat salads or soups as a first … Continue reading →

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