Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Green Beans and Carrots with Garlic Tahini Sauce
Finger Cookies

New: Garlic Tahini Sauce (by The New York Times, NYT Cooking)

Photo by Sandra


Tuesday, October 30, 2018

(Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry
 ...with crimini mushrooms
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce OR Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles*

Regular: curry

Monday, October 29, 2018

Claypot Chicken Rice with Lap Cheung OR Redux: Stuffed Peppers

Claypot Chicken Rice with Lap Cheung

OR Redux: Stuffed Peppers
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan with Red-Pepper Hummus

Twice-Cooked Long Beans with Bean Sauce


Sunday, October 28, 2018

Fresh Spaghetti with Roasted Butternut Squash, Orange Bell Peppers, and Garlic

Fresh Spaghetti with Roasted Butternut Squash, Orange Bell Peppers, and Garlic
 ...with Saag's kielbasa sausages or Tofurkey spinach pesto sausage
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Potluck @ the Zlokapa's

Potluck @ the Zlokapa's
 ...with Pam Liew

Contributed:
Spinach Pies with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Salad with Spring Salad Mix, Arugula, Figs, Purple Grapes, Cucumbers, Hazelnuts, and Goat Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Made by... Maxime and me (balsamic vinaigrette)

New: Spinach Pies with Raisins and Pine Nuts (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Balsamic Vinaigrette (by Singer6, "Our Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette," allrecipes.com)

Friday, October 26, 2018

New York Strip Steak OR Redux: Black Bean Burger

New York Strip Steak OR Redux: Black Bean Burger
Green Bean Caesar Salad
Mashed Potatoes

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare OR Redux: Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare OR Redux: Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Green Kale with Balsamic Vinegar

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Pita Crisps

OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan


Roasted Cauliflower

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Zucchini Gratin

New: Zucchini Gratin (by EatingWell Test Kitchen, on eatingwell.com)


Photo by Maxime


Monday, October 22, 2018

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice
Roasted Teriyaki-Marinated Kabocha Squash

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...or burritos
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Apples, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins

Regular: tacos

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Egg and Fish Cake OR Marinated Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Egg and Fish Cake OR Marinated Tofu
 ...with tomato, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot, and scallion
 ...in a red miso broth
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Redux: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Friday, October 19, 2018

Braised Eggplant, Pork, and Mushrooms OR Redux: Lasagne

Braised Eggplant, Pork, and Mushrooms OR Redux: Lasagne
Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Garlic Sauce
Long grain Brown Rice
Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffin

New: Braised Eggplant, Pork, and Mushrooms (by Mark Bittman, NYTCooking)

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce OR Butternut Squash Tamales

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
 ...with Lingcod
OR Butternut Squash Tamales
Carrots and Red Bell Peppers
Redux: Long-Grain Brown Rice

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Lentils with Broiled Eggplant

Lentils with Broiled Eggplant
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan*

New: Lentils with Broiled Eggplant (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Runes) OR Redux: Split Pea Soup

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Runes) OR Redux: Split Pea Soup
Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds
Long-Grain Brown Rice

Monday, October 15, 2018

Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame

Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame
 ...with Tofu Cutlet and Roasted Peanuts
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

New: Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes; or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Braeburn Apple, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

New: Black Bean Burgers (Gourmet, February 2009)

Regular: burgers

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Friday, October 12, 2018

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Corn Stew OR Redux: Ragout of Lentils with Mint

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Corn Stew OR Redux: Ragout of Lentils with Mint
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt, and Indian Spices
Sautéed Beet Greens
Brown Soda Bread

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Sautéed Fish OR Tofu on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette

Sautéed Fish OR Tofu on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Sushi-Roll Rice Salad


Photo by Maxime

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu
Short-Grain Brown Rice

New: Brussels Sprouts and Tofu (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)


Photo by Maxime

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Sautéed Rainbow Chard with Onions
Spelt Popovers

New: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche (based on "Asparagus and Fontina Quiche," by Joanna Gaines, June 2018, Magnolia Table, on epicurious.com)

Monday, October 8, 2018

Quick Chicken and Sausage Paella OR Redux: Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Tomatoes, and Corn

Quick Chicken and Sausage Paella OR Redux: Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Tomatoes, and Corn
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberry, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with ham and pineapple
 ...with chorizo-flavored seitan, green bell pepper, and mushroom
Roasted Button Mushrooms and Yellow Crook-Neck Squash

Regular: pizza


Photo by Sandra

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Friday, October 5, 2018

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt
Pea Pesto
Acme Bread Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

New: Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...with halibut
 ...with Greek Yogurt and Monterey Jack Cheese (optional)
Salad with Avocado, Yellow Bell Pepper, Heirloom Tomato, and Pomegranate Arils

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Smoky Eggplant Soup

New: Smoky Eggplant Soup (by David Tanis, NYT Cooking)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Coconut Red Curry with Tofu

Coconut Red Curry with Tofu
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Rice and Quinoa

New: Coconut Red Curry with Tofu (by Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking)

Monday, October 1, 2018

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Cucumber, Nectarine, and Avocado