New Year's Eve 2018

New Year's Eve 2018

Teppanyaki
 ...with beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, and halloumi
 ...with crimini mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, baby eggplants, and choy sum mui
 ...with redux: naan
 ...with hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, and French dressing

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with optional provolone cheese, avocados, tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with pear and pomegranate arils
 ...with optional roasted hazelnuts and goat cheese

Made by... Anja (salad); Anja and me (black bean burgers)

Regular: burgers

Red-Cooked Lion Heads with Fresh Ramen

Red-Cooked Lion Heads with Fresh Ramen
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen); Anja and me (lion heads and nappa cabbage)

Dinner @ Katana-Ya (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Katana-Ya (San Francisco, CA)

Pre-show dinner before Dear Evan Hansen at the Curran Theater

Redux: Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu

Redux: Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Redux: Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Redux: Saag Paneer
Redux: Cauliflower in a Cashew and Sesame Seed Sauce
Redux: Baingan Bharta
Redux: Simple Indian Rice
Redux: Naan
Redux: Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd

Dinner with Kris and Louise Wainscott

Dinner with Kris and Louise Wainscott
 ...after Solo: A Star Wars Story

Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Saag Paneer
Cauliflower in a Cashew and Sesame Seed Sauce
Baingan Bharta
Simple Indian Rice
Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd

Assorted naan and appetizers brought by the Wainscotts

Made by... Anja (cauliflower); Anja and me (chickpeas, saag paneer, cake); Norbert, Anja, and me (chicken and tofu)

New: Spice-Roasted Chickpeas (Bon Appétit, October 2010); Baingan Bharta (by Mark Bittman, NYTimes Cooking); Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd (by Mary Berry, BBC Food Recipes)

Redux Plus: Christmas 2018

Redux Plus: Christmas 2018

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms
Redux: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Eight-Strand Plaited Loaf

Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Pomegranate Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Lemon Vinaigrette

Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Christmas Eve 2018

Christmas Eve 2018

Grilled Turkey
Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Mushroom Gravy
Eight-Strand Plaited Loaf

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Made by... Norbert (turkey); Anja and me (bread); Anja and me (ice cream pie)

New: Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms (by Martha Rose Shulman, NYTimes Cooking); Eight-Strand Plaited Loaf (by Paul Hollywood, BBC Food Recipes)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni
 ...with artichoke hearts, chorizo-style seitan sausage, black olives, and red onion
Salad with apple and dried cranberries

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas)

Regular: pizza

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles OR Redux: Minestrone Soup

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles OR Redux: Minestrone Soup
Glazed Tokyo Turnips

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice
Stir-Fried Choy Sum

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Clams and Fish OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Clams and Fish OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche
Stir-Fried Snow Peas, Orange Bell Peppers, and Onion
Rice Stick Noodles*

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Red Onion

Made by... Anja (vegetables)

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit OR Redux: Three-Bean Chili

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit OR Redux: Three-Bean Chili
Roasted Cauliflower
Long Grain Brown Rice

Ultimate Winter Couscous

Ultimate Winter Couscous
Roasted Yellow Straightneck Squash

New: Ultimate Winter Couscous (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Photo by Sandra

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Redux: Beanballs

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Redux: Beanballs
Caesar Salad

Made by... Norbert (all)

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Tofu and Hard Cooked Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Tofu and Hard Cooked Eggs
 ...with scallions
 ...in a Red Miso Broth
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Cabbage

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles
Collard Greens with Bacon

Mark Bittman's Roasted White Fish with Leeks and Bacon OR Redux: Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Mark Bittman's Roasted White Fish with Leeks and Bacon
 ...with Lingcod
 OR Redux: Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds
Short Grain Brown Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Radicchio, D'anjou Pear, and Pomegranate Arils
 ...with optional chickpeas, roasted pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Gado-Gado

Gado-Gado
Chinese Wheat Noodles

New: Gado-Gado (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche
Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Mushroom and Herb Polenta

Mushroom and Herb Polenta
Broiled Vegetable Soup

New: Mushroom and Herb Polenta and Broiled Vegetable Soup  (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Mexican Pasta with Fresh Pasta

Mexican Pasta
 ...with turkey meatballs OR Italian seitan sausage
Green Beans

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

Soy-Braised Pork Country Ribs with Carrots and Turnips OR Redux: Lasagne

Soy-Braised Pork Country Ribs with Carrots and Turnips OR Redux: Lasagne
Sautéed Green Swiss Chard

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy
 ...with Lingcod

OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala

Salad with Roasted Beets and Satsuma Mandarins
Short Grain Brown Rice

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Crusted Pumpkin Wedges with Sour Cream
Redux: Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

New: Crusted Pumpkin Wedges with Sour Cream (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry OR Redux: (Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry OR Redux: (Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles*

Regular: curry

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Acme Bakery Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

New: Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake (by Ali Slagle, NYTimes Cooking)

Photo by Maxime

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with chicken teriyaki in chicken broth OR tofu teriyaki and edamame in kombu broth
 ...with baby bok choy and scallion
 ...with optional daikon

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon

Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon
 ...with optional Aidell's Cajun style Andouille sausage* OR Field Roast seitan Italian sausage*
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream

New: Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon (by Melissa Clark, NYTCooking)

Photo by Maxime