Category Archives: Vegetarian

March 10, 2016 – Spaghetti with zucchini and pine nuts

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Beebamom

This recipe that I adapted from NYT Cooking was delicious. The “sauce” had a real buttery flavor although there was no butter in it! First I salted and drained the zucchini while the onions, garlic, and pine nuts were cooking … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2016 – Null Soup

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Beebamom

Today I went out for breakfast. Try as I might I have a hard time with all the breakfast goodies like hash browns and bacon. There are also unexpected pitfalls. The milk was full fat and the piece of toast … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2016 – Meatless Monday – Penne and vegetables

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Beebamom

I love vegetables. I also love pasta. So this dish is a perfect storm of what I love. John sautéed the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a little olive oil. Two minutes before the penne was done I added the … Continue reading →

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March 1, 2016 – Chickpea stew with ditalini and kale

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Beebamom

This is an adaptation of a chickpea stew I saw on NY Times Cooking. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Add thyme and chile flakes. Put in either chicken or vegetable broth. Then add chickpeas and some drained diced tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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February 29, 2016 – Leap Year Pasta

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Beebamom

Really, there is nothing leap year about this recipe except the date I made it on. In order to stretch the dish and make it filling, I use a lot of vegetables. In addition to the spaghetti I add carrots, … Continue reading →

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February 26, 2016 – Vegetarian dinner out

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Beebamom

Tonight we are going to a concert where our son is singing. We are having dinner at Mistral in Redwood Shores. I choose two things from the appetizer menu, a beet salad and a Mediterraean sampler. The beet salad is … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2016 – Golden beets and feta cheese salad

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Beebamom

We had this salad as part of our dinner last night. Roast the beets wrapped in aluminum foil in a 400F oven for about 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle remove the skin using two paper towels. Dress the … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2016 – Penne with broccoli, carrots, and cherry tomatoes

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beebamom

Guess what? We are in Florida! We arrived Friday night and are staying a week for a family wedding. The first several days we are staying at my sister’s in Marco Island. I haven’t really been in control of dinners … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2016 – Pasta, carrots, asparagus, and peanut sauce

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beebamom

Yes, pasta with peanut sauce again. It is so easy and tasty! John wanted meat and I did not so we opted for separate dinners. He made a fancy chicken dish while I cut up carrots and asparagus in a … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2016 – Noodles with peanut sauce

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Beebamom

First, since this involved pasta, I was too much in a hurry to eat it for any photo taking.  This picture comes from The Girl Who Ate Everything blog. If you want to learn how to make peanut sauce, I’d … Continue reading →

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