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Tag Archives: broccoli
August 23, 2016 – Vegan dinner
Tonight I made an adaptation of a NY Times recipe, Lentil and Carrot Salad with Middle Eastern Spices. My dish was not a salad but a lentil stew with carrots, cabbage, and broccoli. The spices I used were cumin, coriander, … Continue reading
Posted in Legumes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged broccoli, cabbage, carrots, garlic, lentils, Onions
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August 12, 2016 – $0.99/lb. Chicken
I went to the store on Friday to replenish my vacation-emptied kitchen. John and I planned a menu and chicken was not on my list. But whole chicken was on sale for $0.99/lb. and I could not resist a bargain. … Continue reading
Posted in Poultry, Vegetables
Tagged broccoli, chicken dinner, chicken thighs, couscous, pan roasted chicken, soup, Vegetables
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July 21, 2016 – Bone-in ribeye steak, grilled potato, and broccoli
Today we went and worked out with trainers. It was intense and we decided that instead of a vegetarian dinner we needed MEAT! John, of course, grilled the meat perfectly and I first par -cooked the potato in the microwave … Continue reading
July 20, 2016 – Shrimp curry with cherry tomatoes and rice
Note: For a vegan dish substitute tofu for shrimp. This is an adaptation of a recipe I saw on the NYTimes cooking site. Their version has it served over rice noodles but I thought that rice would be a better … Continue reading
Posted in pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged broccoli, coconut milk, Curry, lemongrass, rice, shrimp
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July 12, 2016 – BBQ glazed chicken, lemon-garlic couscous, steamed broccoli
Here again I am breaking with my tradition and having chicken on Tuesday instead of Monday. It is always my intention to wash the sheets and make chicken on Monday but life often interferes. Given the success of last week’s … Continue reading
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Tagged broccoli, chicken, chicken dinner, couscous, Vegetables
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July 9, 2016 – Penne in peanut sauce with shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms and carrots
Put some water on to boil. In the meantime cut up the vegetables. Drop in the pasta when the water boils. Heat a pan with some olive oil. Put in the pan in this order mushrooms, onions, carrots, and garlic. … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegetables
Tagged broccoli, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, Onions, Peanut sauce, penne, shrimp, Vegetables
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July 2, 2016 – Lamb chops with yellow rice and broccoli
I finished the Saturday NYTimes Crossword puzzle, the hardest one of the week! Sometimes a Saturday might take an hour or so and that is time not spent foraging in the kitchen for something to eat. Look at some of … Continue reading
June 30, 2016 – Penne with shrimp and broccoli
Here I am combining two of my favorite things, crossword puzzles and food. The sauce for this penne dish consisted of peanut sauce, fish sauce, pasta water, and a few drops of sesame oil. Using plenty of vegetables cuts down … Continue reading
Posted in pescatarian, Shellfish, Vegetables
Tagged broccoli, carrots, cilantro, fish sauce, garlic, mushrooms, onion, Peanut sauce, penne
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June 1, 2016 – Farfalle with carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and onions in peanut sauce
We really stretched the pasta tonight by adding a bunch of vegetables. I sautéed the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and carrots while the pasta cooked. John toasted some sesame seeds and chopped up some green onions. Right before the farfalle was … Continue reading
Posted in Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged broccoli, carrots, farfalle, green onions, mushrooms, Onions, pasta, sesame seeds, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian
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May 24, 2016 – Chicken Tuesday
Tonight we had the chicken that was postponed from yesterday. This morning I insured we would be having this dinner by making the rutabagas and prepping the broccoli. I sliced off the peel of the rutabagas and chopped them into … Continue reading
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