Category Archives: Vegetables

Fire on the grill! Epic fail. 9/18/18

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Beebamom

We run into a little trouble when our cast iron flat top catches fire on the grill. Our experiment with searing scallops on a ripping hot surface does not turn out well.  Lesson, never add fat too an overly hot … Continue reading →

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Monday Sous vide grilled BBQ Chicken. 9/17/18

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight’s dinner has two courses! How fancy of us! For out first course we have a the ingredients for a Caprese salad on a bed of spinach. Our daughter’s tomatoes are the stars with backup from basil that I grow … Continue reading →

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Vegan Pasta Pantry Night. 9/16/18

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Beebamom

I think I will start with the picture first since if you are vegan, vegetarian, or an omnivore such as myself, you will love the looks of this dish! As you can see I make notes on the recipes I … Continue reading →

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Waste not, want not. 9/12/18

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Beebamom

Tonight is supposed to be rotisserie chicken from the grocery store but we have leftover short ribs and I am not about to throw out tasty food. I think a lot of people give leftovers a bad name. Especially  when … Continue reading →

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Vega/Vege Afghani dahl with spinach salad. 9/11/18

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Beebamom

Note: This simple dinner is vegan when omitting the yogurt and feta. After our Sephardic extravaganza on Monday it is time to get back to something simpler. I cannot stress enough how delicious this Afghani preparation of lentils is. It … Continue reading →

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A Sephardic New Year’s Feast. 9/10/18

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Beebamom

Last year I discovered that for Rosh Hashanah there can be more than apples and honey. The Sephardic celebration has a whole array of symbolic foods. This year we try to combine them into a cohesive side to our main … Continue reading →

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Harissa Chicken Thighs with Shallots. 9/9/18

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Beebamom

We are having dinner mid-afternoon today since we are going to our son’s concert later. He is a beat boxer/bass in an a capella rock/funk band. We decide to try something new, a braised chicken dish with Mediterranean flavors. The sauce … Continue reading →

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Burgers and Caprese salad. 9/7/18

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Beebamom

After being in the cooler climes of Scandinavia it is a shock to be back in the heat of California. Although the morning is cool (in the upper 50’s) by the afternoon it is 93F! A dinner that does not … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Margherita, Vegan Dinner. 9/6/18

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Beebamom

Whaat!? Tequila for breakfast? Sorry, wrong Margherita. This is the pizza variety and made straight from the garden. A toasted English muffin, a couple of slices from our daughter’s bounty of tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil from the backyard, and a … Continue reading →

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Back from vacation? Eat like it’s Monday. 9/5/18

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Beebamom

You know what I mean. Monday is the day you start a diet, or turn over a new leaf, or just get things back to normal. We got home from vacation on Tuesday so Wednesday is my Monday. And what … Continue reading →

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