Tag Archives: broccoli

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

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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

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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

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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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May 23, 2016 – Meatless Monday

Have you tried Meatless Monday? Meatless Monday in the U.S. was started in 2003 and is spreading worldwide. It’s good for you and good for the planet. Most of all it is just a tasty alternative to your meat-centric lifestyle. … Continue reading

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May 13, 2016 – Penne with broccoli and carrots in peanut sauce

How is it that I haven’t written about a proper meal since Cinco de Mayo? Here is what the last week was like. We had take-out Chinese food one night. It was Mother’s Day weekend and we had bagels and … Continue reading

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April 28, 2016 – Chicken breast with farro and broccoli

Well, this picture turned out looking darker than it was! I think it is because I used a bunch of broccoli stem pieces that picked up some color from the shallots. Honestly, I did not overcook the broccoli! I used … Continue reading

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April 20, 2016 – Penne with peanut sauce and broccoli

This is fast becoming one of my favorite meals. Not only is it delicious but it’ also so easy to make. We enhanced our bottled peanut sauce with some additional peanut butter, vinegar, and water because it was running low. … Continue reading

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March 8, 2016 – Null Soup

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 3, 2016 – Shrimp with polenta and broccoli

The polenta in this dish makes it seem so luxurious and yet there is only one teaspoon of butter in the whole pot. Both the shrimp and broccoli take the same amount of time to cook. The shrimp is quickly … Continue reading

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