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Category Archives: Vegetables
Afghani dal with rice and broccoli. 2/16/24
In looking at my past posts I almost always serve Afghani dal with kale. No kale? No problem. This dish works just as well with broccoli which was the only green vegetable, aside from celery, that I had in the … Continue reading
Posted in Afghan, Easy, Legumes, Recipes, rice, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged lentils
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Valentine’s Day dinner. 2/14/23
Who wants to spend mega dollars eating out in crowded restaurants on Valentine’s Day? We don’t. Instead we opted for a prime cut of beef with a couple of tasty sides followed by two dark chocolate Dove candy hearts. Originally … Continue reading
Posted in American, Beef, Methods, Special occasion, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, ribeye steak cap
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Sesame shrimp bowl
For the dressing I whiz up in my mini processor an inch of fresh ginger, two garlic cloves, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar, and a pinch of sweetener or sugar. I drizzle the sesame oil over … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Easy, Legumes, Methods, pescatarian, rice, Shellfish, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged shrimp
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Potato and bean stew with gochujang. 2/27/24
John and I tried this new recipe and we really liked it so I thought I would pass it along. The potatoes sop up the flavor of the gochujang and soy sauce enhanced stock. I used russet potatoes I had … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, gochujang, potatoes
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Grilled rack of lamb, sweet potato, broccoli. 1/27/23
Our lamb of choice is a chop from the loin. Normally we buy these at Costco but for unknown reasons they haven’t been for sale there the last two times we have been. So we decided to try their much … Continue reading
Shrimp with braised leeks, mashed potatoes, and asparagus in a beurre blanc sauce. 1/26/23
This dish is an adaptation of one that our son makes when he is doing a “fancy dinner” night. Normally he makes it with scallops but I was looking to lower the price point. On the bottom layer are braised … Continue reading
Posted in American, Methods, pescatarian, Shellfish, Special occasion, Vegetables
Tagged shrimp
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Shrimp dinner and I am taking a few weeks off. 12/14/23
I will be busy with the holidays until January, 2024 so I am taking a few weeks off. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays and makes some fabulous food! See you in January, 2024! Simple dinner on Thursday – sautéed … Continue reading
Chicken soup with rice noodles. 12/13/23
This is a favorite of mine for lunch and it is good for dinner too! I poached a chicken breast and also added scallion, carrot, celery, broccoli, and cabbage to some chicken broth. I poured the soup over some rehydrated … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, soup, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged chicken breast
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Sheet pan veg with turkey kielbasa 12/12/23
When you need to use up the vegetables in your crisper, dowsing them in some EVOO and salt and laying them out on a sheet pan is a great way to go. I made two sheets, one for harder vegetables … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, Sheet pan, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged turkey sausage
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Hamburger taco. 12/11/23
I know it looks weird but when you need to avoid gluten you have to be inventive. John grilled the hamburgers and I charred two tortillas and formed a taco shape while they were still warm. I used my typical … Continue reading
Posted in American, Beef, Easy, Grilling, Healthy tips, Methods, Salad, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged hamburgers
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