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Tag Archives: asparagus
Classic comfort chicken dinner. 5/29/25
We stopped by Costco on the way home from doing errands and picked up a rotisserie chicken. Sarah took the chicken apart and I decided we would scrap the Afghani dal plan and make one of our comfort meals instead. … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, chicken, Mashed potatos
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Whole grain penne with asparagus. 5/23/2025
The pasta of choice at our house is Barilla. Along with most other grocery items the price of a pound of pasta has gone up. We try to stock up whenever Barilla is on sale. This week it was selling … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Italian, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, pasta
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Scallops for Mother’s Day. 5/11/25
Scallops for dinner is my favorite. Since it was Mother’s Day I got to pick what I like best. John did a great job searing the scallops and I made the sides. At the base are braised leeks which you … Continue reading
Posted in French, Holidays, pescatarian, Recipes, Shellfish, Special occasion, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, Beurre blanc, leeks, mashed potatoes, scallops
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Ocean scallops with mashed potatoes and asparagus. 4/15/25
Sometimes it’s nice to have a special dinner on just an ordinary weekday. Although scallops are a pricey item there is absolutely no waste. John seared them beautifully and I made mashed potatoes and asparagus as sides. I also made … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, pescatarian, Shellfish, Special occasion, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, mashed potatoes, scallops
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Grilled steak, potatoes, and asparagus. 4/5/25
John cooked the steak on the grill perfectly. He also put a little char on the potatoes I had microwaved earlier. The asparagus cooked in a little water and butter. This was an easy dinner full of flavor.
Posted in American, Beef, Easy, Grilling, Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, potato, Steak
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Grilled lamb chops, new potatoes, and asparagus. 3/10/25
I have always been surprised that a lot of people do not care for lamb. Too gamy is usually the reason. Around our house a lamb dinner is always greeted with an enthusiastic response. We buy lamb loin chops at … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Grilling, Lamb, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, lamb chops, new potatoes
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Fusilli with mushrooms and asparagus. 2/3/25
I probably could eat pasta almost every day of the week. I like it with meat sauces, meatballs, sausage, and all kinds of vegetables. Tonight’s pasta dish was made with fusilli cooked to al dente and then incorporated into a … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Italian, Methods, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, pasta
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Fettuccine with asparagus and mushrooms. 11/15/24
The easiest way to stretch 3 ounces of pasta into a really satisfying meal is to add a lot of vegetables. Ahead of the pasta getting cooked I sautéed 8 ounces of mushrooms and a big handful of asparagus spears … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Italian, Methods, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, mushrooms, pasta
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Shrimp with Asparagus and Rice. 9/13/24
This simple dinner was a winner on Friday night. John seasoned and cooked the shrimp. I steamed the asparagus and reheated some previously made shrimp. Easy and delicious!
Posted in American, Easy, pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners
Tagged asparagus, shrimp
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Penne with Asparagus. 9/1/24
I love the way that the asparagus mimics the shape of the penne in this super easy pasta dish. While the water gets to boiling I prep onion, garlic, and the asparagus. Once the pasta goes in the water to … Continue reading
Posted in American, Easy, Italian, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners
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