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Category Archives: Vegetarian
Hot night dinner. 5/21/2025
Originally it was supposed to reach 90F for the first hot day of the season. Actually I think it was only 86F but I had planned this hot night dinner and was thus commanded by the menu hanging in my … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Grains, Hot weather meals, Legumes, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Salad, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged feta, hummus, tabbouleh
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Grilled hamburgers and salad 5/6/25
As a harbinger to summer John cooked hamburgers on the grill. Mmmm, the aroma of the burgers wafting through the screen dooor was sublime! I made a chopped salad with buffalo ranch dressing. It was all delicious!
Posted in American, Beef, Easy, Grilling, Hot weather meals, Vegetarian
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Chana dal (dried chickpea stew) 5/3/25
I got this recipe from https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-chana-dal/ . Using the Instant Pot or pressure cooker means that you don’t even have to soak the chickpeas. The only difference in our way of making it is that instead of 2 cups of … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Indian, Instant Pot, Legumes, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged dal, Dried chickpeas, kale, rice
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Hummus, pita, tabbouleh, and red cabbage 4/21/25
Clockwise- hummus, pita, tabbouleh, and red cabbage Except for the tabbouleh this was kind of an open packages and arrange on plate kind of dinner. The hummus was Sabra garlic, the pita was Toufayan whole wheat, and the red cabbage … Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Hot weather meals, Legumes, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged hummus, red cabbage, tabbouleh
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Spaghetti with feta and cherry tomatoes. 4/17/25
Thursdays are Sarah’s nights to cook. Tonight she made a pasta dish with spaghetti, roasted cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and feta. It was delicious!
Posted in Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged Cherry tomatoes, feta, pasta
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Chickpea and ditalini stew. 4/11/25
This such a delicious vegan dish. I probably could eat it once a week! Of course if you want to keep it vegan omit the parmesan cheese. Chickpeas with ditalini and kale Ingredients2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil2 carrots, peeled and … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Legumes, Mediterranean, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged chickpeas, pasta, Vegetables
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Penne with basil and tomato sauce. 4/1/25
John and I were out most of the day visiting old friends who were staying near their kids and grandkids in the North Bay. Since we would not be back home until 6 PM I figured we would need a … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Italian, Methods, Pasta, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged pasta
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Two vegetarian meals 3/30/25 and 3/31/25
On Sunday I decided that I just did not want to eat eggs. Instead I boiled a couple of ounces of pasta and when it was done I put it back in the pot with some shredded carrots, kale, green … Continue reading
Cabbage spaghetti 3/6/25
Sarah made her wonderful pasta and cabbage again for her Thursday night dinner. She last made it in January and it was met with rave reviews. Below is her recipe from The Takeout. She promised that she used less oil … Continue reading
Posted in American, Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged cabbage, pasta
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Chickpea vegetable stew. 3/3/25
Look at that vibrant bowl of dinner! It makes me feel healthier just looking at it! It does involve some chopping but it is really simple to make. Here’s the recipe: Chickpeas with ditalini and kale Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Legumes, Mediterranean, Pasta, Recipes, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged chickpeas, pasta, Vegetables
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