Tag Archives: rice

Lunar take-out. 7/20/19

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Beebamom

Happy Moon Day! I remember sitting on a roof balcony of a fraternity at MIT with my then boyfriend when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. It was amazing! Later I learned that my now husband, John, worked on the … Continue reading →

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Leftovers – Curried rice with chicken and carrots

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Beebamom

The chicken that I bought at Costco is the focus of Saturday’s debate about what to eat for dinner. We still have half of it left. I am not feeling like chicken salad. John is not feeling like chicken with … Continue reading →

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Fried scallops with confetti rice, broccoli. 3/10/19

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Beebamom

We try something different with the breading on the fried scallops. I suggest we try fresh breadcrumbs instead of panko breadcrumbs. I also suggest we try shallow frying but I do not win on that one. I am not the … Continue reading →

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Roasted chicken thighs and confetti rice. 3/8/19

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Beebamom

John cooks these chicken thighs in a slow oven and then crisps the skin under the broiler. They are juicy and satisfying. I serve mine with barbecue sauce. I cook jasmine rice in the Instant Pot. It turns out perfectly … Continue reading →

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Curry with protein and carrots. 2/27/19

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Beebamom

This curry flavored dish can be made with pork, firm tofu, all vegetables, chickpeas, or as we made it with chicken. While John is at work I do my part – cut up the chicken into bite size pieces, and … Continue reading →

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Kenwood shrimp. 11/18/19

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Beebamom

We have this dinner periodically when we feel like treating ourselves . The shrimp is bathed in a Pernod and white wine cream sauce and is flavored with a brunoise of vegetables and saffron. The recipe is in my post … Continue reading →

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Crispy pork cutlet. 2/9/19

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Beebamom

We are supposed to be eating these cutlets with frisée, lemon, and capers but it is pouring rain out and it seems like going with what is in the refrigerator rather than making a special trip somewhere just for frisée … Continue reading →

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Jerk chicken. 2/6/19

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Beebamom

John wants to try making Jamaican-style jerk chicken. I find a no-fuss recipe on the NYTimes cooking site and with much fuss he makes the chicken. The fuss has to do with grinding up a whole bunch of spices, cinnamon, … Continue reading →

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Red beans and rice. 1/1/19

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Beebamom

Let the cooking begin! I am sooooo happy to be back in my own kitchen! Though I am not a big believer in luck, I figure that a traditional lucky dinner to start the new year couldn’t hurt. So I … Continue reading →

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Shrimp stir-fry. 12/7/18

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Beebamom

On latke night we had some cut up vegetables and dip as hors d’ouevres.  So tonight I am taking the leftover carrots, celery, and broccoli and using them in a stir-fry with shrimp. I make some rice in the Instant … Continue reading →

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