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Category Archives: Weeknight dinners
Chicken breast with rice and asparagus. 3/15/24
I am taking a vacation with our daughter starting tomorrow. Since we will be on a plane for a long time I wanted to make sure dinner tonight was easy on my digestive system. Therefore we made chicken breast with … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, rice, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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Gochujang potato stew. 3/14/24
This potato stew is so delicious! We could not help ourselves and ate the whole pot. According to Wikipedia Gochujang is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment popular in Korean cooking. We found it in our regular grocery store’s Asian section … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Easy, Legumes, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Hamburger on a lettuce bed with Texas caviar 3/13/24
Since I have trouble digesting gluten, sandwiches and burgers on buns are no longer in my dinner plans. I know that there are gluten-free breads but they are a woeful substitution. Last night I decided just to eat the innards … Continue reading
Posted in American, Beef, Grilling, Legumes, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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Shrimp with broccoli and polenta. 3/12/24
Love the way that the creamy polenta acts as a starch and also a sauce for the shrimp and broccoli!
Posted in American, Easy, Shellfish, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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Tofu bowl with soy vinaigrette 3/11/24
Making these bowls full of Asian flavor is a real favorite at our house. Tofu bowl is especially good because it is pretty much non-cooking. This means we can eat it winter and summer. John marinates the tofu in the … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Easy, Hot weather meals, Legumes, rice, Salad, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Tilapia with broccoli and rice. 3/8/24
Since we eat fish at least once a week I am always looking for new ways to make our dinners more exciting. Friday’s dinner had the excitement of mixed rice and quinoa plus a creamy tartar sauce. John roasted the … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Fish, Healthy tips, pescatarian, rice, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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Grilled lamb chops with sweet potato and asparagus. 3/7/24
Lamb is our favorite “red” meat. John does such a great job cooking it on the grill. Tonight was no exception. He put a nice char on the sweet potatoes that I had previously microwaved as well. Surprisingly, the asparagus … Continue reading
Kung Pao Shrimp 3/5/24
We have made this a couple of times and are closing in on the correct rendition. We use Jet Tila’s recipe https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/kung-pao-shrimp-7112947 There is a video on the recipe page to watch if you need further explanation. My one warning … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, pescatarian, Recipes, Shellfish, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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Chickpeas with kale (and other veg) 3/4/24
I seem to have gotten behind in my postings so today will be a three post bonus day! On meatless Monday John and I made a big, vegan chickpea stew. While John gathered the spices I started chopping up the … Continue reading
Posted in Legumes, North African, stew, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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Breakfast for Dinner-A Sunny Salad. 3/3/24
This week’s dinner egg has found its way on top of my salad. This was simple to make and filling too with protein coming from the egg, the cheese, and one slice of deli ham. I garnished my salad with … Continue reading
Posted in American, Breakfast For Dinner (BFD), Easy, Eggs, Salad, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
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