Category Archives: Vegetarian

Rao’s eggplant parmesan. 1/28/26

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Beebamom

The jury is still out on this frozen entree. It came in a two pack from Costco so we will at least have another chance to evaluate it. We used the microwave method which was 10 minutes at full power … Continue reading →

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Penne with broccoli. 1/24/26

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Beebamom

I made this pasta recently and we both liked it so much I made it again. My secret? Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Put small broccoli florets in a colander and when … Continue reading →

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Dining out: Vegetable pho

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Beebamom

John and I typically go out to lunch about every two weeks. Our restaurant of choice has been Bangkok 101. We love Thai food and especially Thai basil eggplant with tofu. We were really looking forward to it last week … Continue reading →

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Whole grain penne and broccoli. 1/12/26

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Beebamom

According to my Weekly Menu we are supposed to be having a chicken dinner. I changed the plan because I was craving pasta. John cooked up a bunch of penne and I cut up the broccoli into very small pieces … Continue reading →

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Gochujang potato stew with bean and greens. 1/9/26

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Beebamom

This is a NYTimes Cooking recipe that you should be able to access since the link has a “share” on it.. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024082-gochujang-potato-stew?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share It is pretty much carbo heaven since you have a combo of potatoes, beans, and rice. There is … Continue reading →

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Ras el hanout chickpeas and greens. 1/7/26

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Beebamom

This is a new recipe for a vegan dinner that I saw on the New York Times Cooking site. Much like everyone else I am trying to eat in a healthier manner. I am including the recipe below but I … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with kale. 11/16/25

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Beebamom

It has been our tradition to have breakfast for dinner on Sundays. While John has been content with his omelet every week I have grown weary of the same-old same-old egg routine. I am branching out in a new direction … Continue reading →

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Simple pasta dish. 11/9/25

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Beebamom

Although Sunday is supposed to be breakfast for dinner night I was just not feeling like it. Instead I boiled up 3 ounces of thin spaghetti and drained it by putting the spinach in the bottom of the colander and … Continue reading →

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Chickpea stew. 11/5/25

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Beebamom

We have been eating a lot of vegetarian dinners lately and this chickpea stew is one of my favorites! Chickpeas with ditalini and kale Ingredients2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 zucchini, chopped (optional)1 medium … Continue reading →

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Red lentils with spinach and rice. 11/4/25

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Beebamom

I usually make this dish with kale instead of spinach but I felt the spinach would be softer in John’s mouth. I dressed my bowlful with the some yogurt mixed with salt and cumin and cherry tomatoes. John goes back … Continue reading →

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