New Year's Eve 2019

New Year's Eve 2019

Teppanyaki
 ...with beef, chicken, shrimp, tofurkey sausage, and halloumi
 ...with crimini mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, baby eggplants, and choy sum mui
 ...with hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, and French dressing
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Photo by Anja

Photo by Anja

Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata

Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata
Cauliflower and Broccoli with Garlic

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata (by Deb Perelman, Bon Appetit, November 2018, on epicurious.com)

Redux Plus: December 28, 2019 Potluck

Redux: Tbikhit Qra (Pumpkin and Chickpeas)
Redux: Roasted Chicken Drumsticks in Carob Syrup
Redux: Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Apricot Pilaf

Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup

Made by... Anja and me (soup)

Potluck

Potluck
 ...with the Zlokapa and Tao-Jones families

We contributed:
Labne Deviled Eggs with Paprika and Ginger
Tbikhit Qra (Pumpkin and Chickpeas)
Roasted Chicken Drumsticks in Carob Syrup
Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Apricot Pilaf

Made by... Anja and me (eggs, pilaf)

New: Labne Deviled Eggs with Paprika and Ginger (by Lior Lev Sercarz, from Mastering Spice, on epicurious.com, published October 2019); Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Apricot Pilaf (by Yotam Ottolenghi, "Rice at Its Finest" in NYTimes Cooking, published November 15, 2019); Tbikhit Qra (Pumpkin and Chickpeas) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Roasted Chicken Drumsticks in Carob Syrup (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food. New York:Schocken Books, 2007)

Fresh Ramen(ish)

Fresh Ramen(ish)
 ...with baby spinach, bamboo shoots, tomato wedges, corn, and scallions
 ...with Redux: grilled turkey in turkey broth and/or braised tofu in red miso broth
Roasted Pumpkin and Shiitake Mushrooms

Made by... Norbert (noodles); Anja and me (remainder)

Dinner @ Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar (Albany, CA)

Dinner @ Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar (Albany, CA)

Redux Plus: Christmas 2019

Redux Plus: Christmas 2019

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Veggie Shepherd's Pie
Redux: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Buttermilk Fantails

Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Pomegranate Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Lemon Vinaigrette
Flaky Folded Biscuits

Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Anja, Norbert, and me (biscuits)

New: Flaky Folded Biscuits (by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, NYTimes Cooking)

Christmas Eve 2019

Christmas Eve 2019

Grilled Turkey
Veggie Shepherd's Pie
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Mushroom Gravy
Buttermilk Fantails

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Norbert (turkey); Anja (gravy); Anja and me (shepherd's pie, fantails, ice cream pie): Maxime and me (Brussels sprouts)

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Salad with Beets, Mandarins, Pomegranate Arils, and Goat Cheese
Trader Joe's Baguette*

Made by... Maxime and me (salad)

Fresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce
 ...with turkey meatballs and/or white bean balls
Sautéed Green Beans

Made by... Norbert (pasta); Anja and me (white bean balls)

Pork Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger OR: Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Pork Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger OR: Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Roasted Cabbage with Apples and Caraway Seeds
Roasted New Potatoes

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Tofu

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Tofu
 ...with carrots and mushrooms
Tea Eggs
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
Udon

Regular: curry

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia OR Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia OR Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic
Rice Pilaf with Corn and Peas

Zucchini and Crimini Mushroom Quiche

Zucchini and Crimini Mushroom Quiche
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Made by... Anja (parsnips and carrots); Anja and me (biscuits)

Lo Mein with Tofu and Quail Eggs

Lo Mein with Tofu and Quail Eggs
Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua), Baby Spinach, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Made by... Anja and me (noodles); Maxime and me (soup)

Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Redux: Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Redux: Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)

Redux: Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with seitan sausage crumbles, artichoke hearts, black olives, and red onion
 ...with spinach and Portobello mushroom
Salad with Pear, Pomegranate Arils, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Chicken Hot Pot

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Chicken Hot Pot
 ...with Nappa Cabbage, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Pan-Fried Halibut

Pan-Fried Halibut
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard, Beet Greens, and Onion
Rice Pilaf *

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Redux: Maple Pork and Beans

Redux: Maple Pork and Beans
Sautéed Broccoli with Onion
Trader Joe's Garlic Naan

New York Strip Steak

New York Strip Steak
Roasted Zucchini Spears
Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Fresh Pasta a la Grecque

Fresh Pasta a la Grecque
 ...with spaghetti
Roasted Kabocha Squash

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Mandarin Orange, Pomegranate Arils, Slice Cucumbers, and Toasted Pepitas

Regular: tacos

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Onion
Short Grain Brown Rice

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Brussels Sprouts with Pearl Onions and Bacon
Short Grain Brown Rice

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Clams and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Clams and Fish
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Rice Stick Noodles

On Vacation: 2019 November 26 – December 3

On Vacation: 2019 November 26 – December 3 in Westford, MA

Redux: Chicken Wontons

Redux: Chicken Wontons
 ...with baby spinach in vegetarian broth
Chinese Wheat Noodles*

Turkey OR Redux: Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers

Turkey Burgers OR Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers
  ...with tomatoes, and sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Orange Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrots, and Kalamata Olives

Regular: burgers

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops with Gingery Bok Choy

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops with Gingery Bok Choy
 ...in chicken broth

New: Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops with Gingery Bok Choy (by Yewande Komolafe, NYTimes Cooking)

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
 ...with Lingcod
Sautéed Green Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu
Short Grain Brown Rice

Dinner @ Zaytoon (Albany, CA)

Dinner @ Zaytoon (Albany, CA)

Velvet Chicken

Velvet Chicken
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Broccoli and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Pasta with Portobello Mushrooms and Winter Greens

Fresh Pasta with Portobello Mushrooms and Winter Greens
 ...with fettucine
 ...with Swiss chard, roasted walnuts, and Parmesan cheese

Lamb, Barley and White Bean Stew

Lamb, Barley and White Bean Stew
Yellow Straight Neck Squash
Honey-Whole Wheat Biscuits

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Apple, Pomegranate Arils, Cucumbers, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Glazed Cod with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce

Glazed Cod with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce
 ...with soba noodles

New: Glazed Cod with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce (by Kay Chun in NYTimes Cooking)

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Bacon Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Bacon Soup
Salad with Bosc Pear, Pomegranate Arils, Cucumbers, and Roasted Pepitas

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
 ...with carrots
Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua), Baby Spinach, and Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles*

Regular: Curry

Broiled Miso Tofu

Broiled Miso Tofu
Roasted Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Redux: Spiced Brown Basmati Rice
Redux: Mushroom Rice with Shaved Bonito Flakes

Dinner @ The House (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ The House (San Francisco, CA)

Orange-Soy Braised Pork Ribs

Orange-Soy Braised Pork Ribs
Redux: Butternut Squash Soup
Spiced Brown Basmati Rice

Fresh Ramen(-ish) Noodles with Home-Cured Spiced Swordfish Steak

Fresh Ramen(-ish) Noodles with Home-Cured Spiced Swordfish Steak
 ...and tomato, snap peas, corn kernels, bamboo shoots, and scallions in a dashi-kombu broth

Photo by Sandra

Roasted Sausages with Grapes and Onions

Roasted Sausages with Grapes and Onions
 ...with Dibrova Cajun Style Chicken Sausages and Spinach Chicken Sausages
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
Polenta

New: Roasted Sausages with Grapes and Onions (by Melissa Clark, in "Sausages, the Busy Cook's Best Friend," New York Times. Published October 18, 2019, updated October 22, 2019.)

Photo by Sandra

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Sautéed Zucchini
Maple-Walnut Bread

New: Maple-Walnut Bread (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
Redux: Bombay Frittata
Redux: Smoky Eggplant Soup
Trader Joe's Garlic Naan*

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots
Curly Chicory with Onions
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce, and Capers

Fresh Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce, and Capers
 ...with fresh spaghetti

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with figs, proscuitto, goat cheese, balsamic, and arugula
Salad with Pear, Pomegranate Arils, Cucumber, and Toasted Pepitas

Regular: pizza

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crisped Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crisped Fish
 ...with lingcod
Roasted Butternut Squash, Crimini and Shiitake Mushrooms, and Red Onion
Mashed Potatoes

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu
Short Grain Brown Rice

On Vacation: 2019 October 27-30

On Vacation: 2019 October 27-30 in Yosemite National Park, CA

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Plum, Pomegranate Arils, Cucumber, and Toasted Pepitas

Regular: tacos

Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari)

Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari)
Butternut Squash Soup
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Lingcod
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Udon

Braised Tofu

Braised Tofu
Stir-Fried Broccoli
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Braised Tofu (based on "Ultimate Braised Tofu," by Bill in The Woks of Life, posted April 28, 2018, updated May 23, 2019)

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Grilled Dibrova Chicken Sausage Sandwiches
 ...with redux: sautéed onions and mushrooms
Grilled Yellow Bell Peppers
Tomato Wedges

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Pluot, and Snap Peas
 ...with optional toasted pepitas and goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
 ...with grilled baby bok choy and shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and scallions

Made by... Norbert (fresh noodles)

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Corn Muffins with Green Onions

Dinner @ Off the Grid, Fort Mason Center (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Off the Grid, Fort Mason Center (San Francisco, CA)

Roasted Trout with Lemon and Capers

Roasted Trout with Lemon and Capers
Spiced Seared Eggplant with Pearled Couscous

New: Spiced Seared Eggplant with Pearled Couscous (by Julia Moskin, NYTimes Cooking. Published: Sept. 20, 2019, updated: Sept. 25, 2019)

Spinach and Tofu Salad

Spinach and Tofu Salad
 ...with soba noodles

Redux: Black Bean Tart

Redux: Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pomegranate, Pear, and Roasted Walnuts
 ...with optional goat cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Smoky Eggplant Soup
Roasted Purple Potatoes

Fresh Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
 ...with spaghetti

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Zucchini with Garlic
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Dinner @ Pabu Izakaya (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Pabu Izakaya (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Le Garage Bistro (Sausalito, CA)

Dinner @ Le Garage Bistro (Sausalito, CA)

with the Wainscotts

Chicken Wontons with Noodles

Chicken Wontons with Noodles
Sautéed Spinach and Nappa Cabbage

New: Chicken Wontons ("Mom's Chicken Wontons," by Sarah in The Woks of Life, posted September 5, 2019)

Redux: Lasagne

Redux: Lasagne
Salad with Bosc Pear, cucumber, Snaps, and Dried Cranberries
 ...with optional goat cheese, walnuts, or sunflower seeds
Sliced Baguette with Gouda

Made by... Norbert and me (salad)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
 ...with carrots and button mushrooms
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles*

Regular: curry

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Eggs
 ...with stir-fried spinach, fried shiitake mushrooms, Roma tomato wedges, and bamboo shoots

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Vegetable Chow Fun

Vegetable Chow Fun
 ...with braised tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with Petrale Sole
Romano Beans with Mustard Vinaigrette and Walnuts
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Romano Beans with Mustard Vinaigrette and Walnuts (Bon Appetit, posted: May 2018, at bonappetit.com)

Lentil Soup with Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Sausage and Escarole
 ...with Dibrova Cajun Style Chicken Sausages
Broccoli
Redux: Brown Soda Bread

On Vacation: 2019 September 29-October 1

On Vacation: 2019 September 29-October 1 in Paso Robles, CA (Sensorio Paso Robles Field of Lights by Bruce Munro) and San Simeon, CA (Hearst Castle)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni
Salad with Snaps, Cucumber, and Tomato
 ...with optional sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and button mushrooms

Made by... Norbert and me (all)

Regular: pizza

Fried Rice with Soy-Braised Tofu and Fish Balls

Fried Rice with Soy-Braised Tofu and Fish Balls
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Grilled Sardines with Lemon

Grilled Sardines with Lemon
Grilled Yellow Straightneck Squash and Yellow Bell Peppers
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Oyster Mushrooms

Tofu in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions

Tofu in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions
Green Beans and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Norbert and me (tofu and veg)

Dinner @ Marufuku Ramen (Oakland, CA)

Dinner @ Marufuku Ramen (Oakland, CA)

Stir-Fried Pork and Pineapple

Stir-Fried Pork and Pineapple
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Roasted Zucchini with Garlic

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...or burritos
Salad with Cucumber, Jicama, Cherry Tomatoes, and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Regular: tacos

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
Roasted Cauliflower, Sunchokes, Yellow Pearl Onions, Radishes, and Green Olives
Redux: Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Omelette Sandwiches

Omelette Sandwiches
Salad with Sliced Peach, Cucumber, Dried Cranberries, and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with tomatoes, and sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with peach, cucumber, dried cranberries, and toasted sunflower seeds

Regular: burgers

Redux: Lasagne

Redux: Lasagne
Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic

Redux: Grilled Chicken and Steak Picadillo Tacos

Redux: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Redux: Grilled Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Redux: Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos
Redux: Salad with Beets, Pluots, and Toasted Hazelnuts
Heirloom Tomato

Dinner with the Liew and Zlokapa Families

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos
Salad with Beets, Pluots, and Toasted Hazelnuts

Made by... Norbert (salsa and steak); Norbert and Sandra (chicken)

New: Vegetarian Tortilla Soup (by Alison Roman, NYTimes Cooking, accessed September 14, 2019)

Grilled Tuna Cubes

Grilled Tuna Cubes
Grilled Eggplant Slices
Grilled New Potatoes
Yogurt Sauce

Made by... Norbert (tuna); Norbert and me (potatoes)

Redux: Pork Clay Pot

Redux: Pork Clay Pot
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Redux: Zucchini and Crimini Mushroom Quiche

Redux: Zucchini and Crimini Mushroom Quiche
Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Bean Curd with Broccoli

Bean Curd with Broccoli
 ...and carrots and shiitake mushrooms
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Senate Bean Soup

Senate Bean Soup
Brown Soda Bread
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Figs, Pluot, Cucumber, and Walnuts

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Stir-Fried Seafood with Oyster Sauce and Udon Noodles (Kai Sen Udon)

Stir-Fried Seafood with Oyster Sauce and Udon Noodles (Kai Sen Udon)

Redux: Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Redux: Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Salad with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Sunflower Seeds
OR Cabbage and Rice Soup

Made by... Norbert (salad)

On Vacation: 2019 August 24-September 3

On Vacation: 2019 August 24-September 3 in Providence, RI, Block Island, RI, and New York City, NY

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua), Baby Spinach, and Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Clams and Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce OR Redux: Fresh Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Clams and Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce
OR Redux: Fresh Pasta with Lentils and Kale
Sautéed Green Beans , Yellow Bell Peppers, and Onions

New: Clams and Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce (by David Tanis, NYT Cooking, posted: May 18, 2018)

Beef and Snap Peas OR Redux: Makkhani Tofu

Beef and Snap Peas OR Redux: Makkhani Tofu
Stir-Fried Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Beef and Snap Peas (based on "Beef and Broccoli," by Bill in The Woks of Life, posted May 18, 2019, update July 31, 2019)

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Saag Paneer
Thai Jasmine Rice

Made by... Norbert (saag paneer)

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Salsa
3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Fresh Pasta with Lentils and Kale
 ...with Penne

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with figs, seitan bacon, blue cheese, balsamic, and arugula
 ...with spinach, mushrooms, and seitan bacon
Salad with Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber, Crimini Mushrooms, and Sunflower Seeds

Regular: pizza

Dinner @ CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Dinner @ CalShakes (House of Joy)

Zucchini and Crimini Mushroom Quiche
Salad with Plums and Cucumbers
Bouikous con Kashkaval—Sephardic Cheese Buns

Grilled Tuna Souvlaki OR Redux: Bombay Frittata

Grilled Tuna Souvlaki OR Redux: Bombay Frittata
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grilled Eggplant
Pita Crisps

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 …and Burritos
Salad

Regular: tacos

Massaman Curry with Tofu

Massaman Curry with Tofu
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Gutter
Short Grain Brown Rice

Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari)

Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari)
Smoky Eggplant Soup
Brown Basmati Rice
New: Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari) (by Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, posted March 24, 2017)

Photo by Maxime

Red-Cooked Lion Heads OR Teriyaki Tofu with Fresh Ramen

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

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Barbecued Chicken OR Paneer

Barbecued Chicken OR Paneer
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Orange and Green Bell Pepper, and Spring Onions
Quick Cucumber Pickles
Grilled Polenta

Mexican Pasta

Mexican Pasta
Sautéed Green Swiss Chard with Onion

Made by... Maxime and me (veggies)

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish
 ...with Lingcod
Salad with Figs, Pluots, Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts
Roasted New Potatoes

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Bombay Frittata

Bombay Frittata
Redux: Cole Slaw
Garlic Naan*

New: Bombay Frittata (by Mayukh Sen, NYT Cooking, posted Oct. 2, 2018)

Pork Ribs OR White Bean Balls with Molasses Glaze

Pork Ribs OR White Bean Balls with Molasses Glaze
Cole Slaw
Oven-Fried Potato Wedges

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt
Julie Hadem's Ricotta Spread
Honey-Whole Wheat Biscuits

Made by... Norbert and me ( mushrooms)

Turkey Burgers OR Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers

Turkey Burgers
  ...with optional avocado and tomatoes, or sautéed onions and mushrooms
OR Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers
 ...with arugula and goat cheese
Spring Mix with Watermelon, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Feta Cheese

Regular: burgers

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes
 ...with penne
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
 ...and sautéed beet greens

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from The Imperial Tea Court (Berkeley, CA)

Poached Cod with Shiitake OR Redux: Tofu Curry

Poached Cod with Shiitake OR Redux: Tofu Curry
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Jasmine Rice with Quinoa

Grilled Round Bone Lamb Chops OR White Bean Balls

Grilled Round Bone Lamb Chops OR White Bean Balls
 ...with Mint Pesto
Grilled Zucchini, Orange Bell Peppers, Crimini Mushrooms, and Red Onion
Rice with Corn and Peas
Redux: Best Chocolate Cake

Lo Mein Two Ways

Sandra's Choice: Birthday Week

Lo Mein Two Ways
 ...with chicken, fish balls, and yau choy
 ...with braised tofu, scrambled eggs, and yau choy
Best Chocolate Cake
 ...with chocolate mousse, mascerated cherries, and whipped cream

Made by... Norbert and Maxime (cake); Norbert (sauce for the noodles)

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer and Lentil Salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer and Lentil Salad
Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf

Made by... Maxime and me (cauliflower)

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and/or Hard-Boiled Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and/or Hard-Boiled Eggs
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Fried Shiitake Mushrooms

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Chickpeas, Peas, and Julienned Carrot

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Clam and Cod Chowder OR Redux: Minestrone Soup

Clam and Cod Chowder OR Redux: Minestrone Soup
Roasted Broccolini, Heirloom Tomato, and Red Onion
Semifreddi's Sour Batard

On Vacation: 2019 July 24-25

On Vacation: 2019 July 24-25 in Monterey, CA

Coconut Red Curry with Tofu

Coconut Red Curry with Tofu
 ...and Peanuts
Long Beans
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Norbert (curry)

Redux: Garden-Style Fresh Pasta

Redux: Garden-Style Fresh Pasta
Salad with Pluots, Snap Peas, Cucumbers and Avocado
 ...with optional goat cheese

Mustard-Grilled Chicken OR Halloumi

Mustard-Grilled Chicken OR Halloumi
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Sunburst Squash, Yellow and Green Pattypan Squash, Japanese Eggplant, and Red Bell Pepper
Potato Salad

Garden-Style Fresh Pasta

Garden-Style Fresh Pasta
 ...with fresh pappardelle
Glazed Tokio Turnips

Chow Fun Two Ways

Chow Fun Two Ways
 ...vegetable and tofu
 ...turkey
Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Maxime and me (vegetable and tofu chow fun); Norbert and me (turkey chow fun)

New: Vegetable and Tofu Chow Fun (based on "Vegetable Chow Fun," by Bill in The Woks of Life, posted April 9, 2016, updated June 9, 2019); Turkey Chow Fun (based on "Beef Chow Fun," by Bill in The Woks of Life, posted June 12, 2014, updated July 9, 2019)

Alaskan Cod in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie

Alaskan Cod in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie
Sautéed Escarole with Onion
Short Grain Brown Rice

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Salad with Nectarine, Cucumber, Avocados, and Chickpeas

Made by... Maxime and me (all)

(Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry
Gailan with Mushroom-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles*

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from The Butcher's Son (Berkeley, CA)
Spinach Salad with Daikon, Cucumber, Edamame, Pumpkin Seeds, Peanuts, and Sesame Seeds

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with chorizo-style seitan sausage, artichoke hearts, black olives, and red onions
 ...with chorizo-style seitan sausage, green bell pepper, and Portobello mushrooms
Salad with Snap Peas, Mandarin Oranges, and Button Mushrooms

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas)

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with Grilled Rib-Cut Pork Chops OR Grilled Braised Tofu
Grilled Tomatoes and Scallions
Stir-Fried Choy Sum Mue
Roasted Daikon and Carrots

Made by... Anja and me (proteins and vegetables), Norbert (fresh noodles)

Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango

Dinner with the Wainscotts

Twice-Cooked Edamame with Sesame Oil and Shichimi
Spinach and Tofu Salad
Negima Yakitori (Char-Broiled Chicken with Yakitori Sauce)
Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango
Lemon Chiffon Cake with Raspberry Sauce and Whipped Cream

Made by... Norbert, Anja, and me (all)

Zucchini, Crimini Mushroom, and Onion Quiche

Zucchini, Crimini Mushroom, and Onion Quiche
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Bouikous con Kashkaval—Sephardic Cheese Buns

Made by... Norbert and me (buns), Anja and me (quiche and cabbage)

New: Bouikous con Kashkaval—Sephardic Cheese Buns (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food. New York:Schocken Books, 2007)

Chicken OR Vegetarian "Chicken" Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken OR Vegetarian "Chicken" Casserole with Dried Fruit
Roasted Cauliflower
Couscous

Made by... Anja and me (chicken)

Tomato, Bread, and Chickpea Soup

Tomato, Bread, and Chickpea Soup
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Onion and Almonds
Spelt Popovers

Made by... Maxime (popovers)

Farfalle with Grilled Tuna, Lemon, and Garlic OR Redux: Fresh Penne with Lentils and Ginger

Farfalle with Grilled Tuna, Lemon, and Garlic OR Redux: Fresh Penne with Lentils and Ginger
Romano Beans with Onion

On Vacation: 2019 July 2-7

On Vacation: 2019 July 2-7 in Ashland, OR

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)
Sautéed Kale
Redux: Goat Cheese Soufflés with Vanilla-Poached Peaches

Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya) (by Eva Agha on The Curious Chickpea, posted: June 7, 2018)

Fresh Pasta with Baby Red Lentils and Ginger

Fresh Pasta with Baby Red Lentils and Ginger
 ...with penne
Goat Cheese Soufflés with Vanilla-Poached Peaches
Salad with Plums and Cucumbers
 ...with optional goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta); Anja and me (soufflés)

New: Goat Cheese Soufflés with Vanilla-Poached Peaches (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken OR Tofu and Hard-Cooked Egg Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken OR Tofu and Hard-Cooked Egg Curry
Stir-Fried Choy Sum with Shiitakes and Ginger
Udon Noodles*
Lemon Frozen Yogurt

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: curry

Dinner @ La Marcha (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @ La Marcha (Berkeley, CA)

with the Quan and Wong Family

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy OR Redux: Yellow Split Pea Soup

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy
 ...with Ling Cod
Redux: Yellow Split Pea Soup
Stir Fried Red Bell Peppers, Snow Peas, Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Onion
Short Grain Brown Rice

Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Tomatoes and Chickpeas
Glazed Turnips
Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf

New: Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf (based on "Hunza Rice" by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 2002).

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Spareribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Spareribs with Green Chile Sauce
Salad with Roasted Beets, Cara Cara Oranges, Snap Peas, and Parsley
 ...with optional toasted walnuts and goat cheese
Rice Pilaf*
Strawberry Pudding Cake

Made by... Anja and Maxime (beets and oranges)

Home OR Out

Home ...with Anja and Maxime
Macaroni and Cheese with Cannellini Beans
Roasted Beets with Oranges

Made by... Anja and Maxime (all)

Out ...with Norbert and Sandra
Dinner @ Rivoli Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)

Omelettes

Omelettes
 ...with cherry tomatoes, scallions, Parmesan cheese, and optional: rosemary ham
Grilled  Halloumi
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Rainbow Chard and Beet Greens
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Made by... Anja and me (omelettes, asparagus, and greens)

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with hard-cooked eggs
 ...with tofu simmered in a kombu, tamari, mirin broth
 ...with scallions
 ...in vegetable broth
Chinese Cold Eggplant Salad
Quick Cucumber Pickles

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (tofu, eggplant)

New: Chinese Cold Eggplant Salad (by Candy on soupbelly.com. Posted: March 26, 2018)

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Grilled Tofurky Sausages OR Dibrova Chicken Spinach Sausage
Grilled Yellow Straightneck Squashes and Sunburst Squashes
Grilled Sweet Potato Hobo Packs
Grilled Plums
Grilled Redux: Brownies

Made by... Norbert, Anja, Maxime, and me (all)

Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)

Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)
Teriyaki Tofu OR Teriyaki Tuna

Made by... Maxime and me (noodles and tofu)

New: Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae) (by Jaden Hair, Steamy Kitchen, steamykitchen.com)

Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs OR Redux: Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

Orange-Soy-Braised Pork Ribs OR Redux: Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata
Collard Greens with Seitan Bacon
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Lasagne

Lasagne
Pan-Cooked Green Beans
Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Straightneck Squash

Made by… Anja and me (all)

Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Lentil Chili
Saffron Cauliflower
Long Grain Brown Rice

New: Lentil Chili (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA: 2005); Saffron Cauliflower (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Redux: Take Out from Cafe Raj

Redux: Take Out from Cafe Raj
Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds

Made by... Anja and me (spinach)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Cafe Raj (Albany, CA)
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
Brownies

Made by… Anja (brownies); Anja and me (ice cream)

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 …and Burritos
Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Cucumbers, Snap Peas, and Radishes
 …with optional walnuts and black beans

Made by… Anja and me (all)

Regular: tacos

Grilled Salmon OR Bean Balls with Mango Salsa

Grilled Salmon OR Bean Balls with Mango Salsa
Orzo with Olives, Broccoli, and Basil

Lemony Spinach and Brown Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adds bil Hamud)

Lemony Spinach and Brown Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adds bil Hamud)
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic
Acme Whole Wheat Acme Bakery Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

New: Lemony Spinach and Brown Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adds bil Hamud) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009)

Almond-Crusted Baked Tofu Nuggets

Almond-Crusted Baked Tofu Nuggets
Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccoli Rabe
Pita Crisps

New: Almond-Crusted Baked Tofu Nuggets (by Sarah Bond, liveeatlearn.com)

Turkey Burgers OR Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with optional avocado and tomatoes, or sautéed onions
OR Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers
 ...with arugula and goat cheese
Salad with Plums, Cucumbers, and Sugar Snaps
 ...with optional roasted pepitas and goat cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Indian Spiced Black Bean and Tofu Burgers (by Jaden Hair at Steamy Kitchen, steamykitchen.com)

Regular: burgers

Fresh Penne with White Beans and Tomatoes

Fresh Penne with White Beans and Tomatoes
Grilled Asparagus, Portobello Mushrooms, and Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers

Lamb Goulash au Blanc OR Redux: White Beans, Mushroom, and Potato Stew

Lamb Goulash au Blanc OR Redux: White Beans, Mushroom, and Potato Stew
Zucchini with Onions, Garlic, and Mint
Egg Papperdelle

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce OR Redux: Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with petrale sole
OR Redux: Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata
Curly Chicory with Onions (Hindbeh wa Bassal)
Long Grain Brown Rice

Southern Barbecued Pork on a Bun OR Redux: White Bean Balls with Barbecue Sauce on a Bun

Southern Barbecued Pork on a Bun
OR Redux: White Bean Balls with Barbecue Sauce on a Bun
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions

Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic

Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic
Tofurky Italian-style OR Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausages

Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry

Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry
Grilled Eggplant
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (curry and eggplant)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Mandarin Orange, Snap Peas, Sliced Cucumber
 ...with optional toasted pepitas and goat cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: black bean tart

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken OR Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken OR Tofu
 ...with Scallions
Grilled Baby Bok Choy
Grilled Daikon
Tomato Wedges

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (protein and veg)

Sautéed Fish OR Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

Sautéed Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette
 ...with Lingcod
OR Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata
Sushi-Roll Rice Salad

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yellow Split Pea Soup
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu

Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu
 ...with butternut squash, zucchini, pearl onions, and red and orange bell peppers
Red Rice

Made by... Anja and me (miso-roasted veg and tofu)

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Spring Mix Salad Greens with Roasted Mushrooms, Cucumber, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Carrots
Acme Bakery Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2019

Halfgiving (Observed) 2019



Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Broccoli Cake
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Pull-Apart Bread with Pumpkin and Spinach
Redux: Mashed Potatoes
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Biscotti with Chocolate Ice Cream
Roasted Green Beans

Made by... Anja and me (green beans)

Halfgiving (Observed) 2019

Halfgiving (Observed) 2019

Broccoli Cake
Roasted Broccoli
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Pull-Apart Bread with Pumpkin and Spinach
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Biscotti with Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (cauliflower cake, pull-apart bread, sweet potatoes)

New: Broccoli Cake (based on "Cauliflower Cake," by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty More on epicurious.com, October 2014); Pull-Apart Bread with Pumpkin and Spinach (by Katherine Sacks, epicurious.com, September 2016)

Photo by Anja

Photo by Anja

Halfgiving (Observed) 2019

Halfgiving (Observed) 2019

Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Grilled Asparagus, Portobello Mushroom, and Onion
Mashed Potatoes
Mushroom Gravy
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Pumpkin Biscotti with Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Anja, Norbert, and me (turkey); Anja and me (veggies, potatoes, and biscotti); Norbert (ice cream)

Photo by Sandra

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Italian-style seitan sausage, green bell pepper, and mushroom
 ...with tomato and chickpea crumble
Salad with snap peas, apple, and cucumber, and dried cranberries
 ...with optional chickpeas and goat cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie

Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
 ...with swordfish
OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie
Collard Greens with Seitan Bacon
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Pan-Seared Eggplant with Buttermilk Dressing
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (lentils and eggplant)

New: Pan-Seared Eggplant with Buttermilk Dressing (Bon Appétit, September 2017, on epicurious.com)

Mapo Tofu with Seitan Crumbles

Mapo Tofu with Seitan Crumbles
Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua), Baby Spinach, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Saag Paneer
Brown Basmati Rice with Indian Spices

Made by... Anja and me (veg and protein)

Fresh Spaghetti with Red Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Red Sauce
 ...and Turkey Meatballs OR White Bean Balls
Sautéed Zucchini with Caramelized Garlic

Made by... Norbert (pasta); Anja and me (sauce, meat/bean balls, veg)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from The Flying Falafel (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Mandarin Orange, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers

Steak

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week


Steak
Caesar Salad
Apple Sauce*
Rice Pilaf*
Redux: Norbert's Choice: Birthday WeekApple Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Clam and Cod Chowder OR Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Clam and Cod Chowder OR Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
 ...and sautéed beet greens
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*
Apple Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Jessica Alba's Enchiladas with Chicken OR Pinto Beans

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Jessica Alba's Enchiladas with Chicken OR Pinto Beans
Roasted Acorn Squash, Asparagus, and Pearl Onions

Made by... Anja and me (all)

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Tofu

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Tofu
 ...with crimini mushrooms and carrots
Udon*

Regular: curry

Lo Mein Two Ways

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Lo Mein Two Ways
 ...with chicken, fish balls, and yau choy
 ...with braised tofu, quail eggs, and yau choy
Redux: Best Chocolate Cake

Made by... Anja and me (lo main)

Cuban Black Beans

Happy Mother's Day!

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed Broccoli with Onions
Short Grain Brown Rice
Best Chocolate Cake


Made by... Anja (cake); Anja and me (beans and broccoli)

New: Best Chocolate Cake (addapinch.com)

Fresh Ramen with Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck OR Tofu

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Ramen with Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck OR Tofu

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (curry)

Take Out

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Take Out
 ...from Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers (Berkeley, CA)

Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Sugar Snaps, Sliced Cucumber, and Dried Cranberries
 ...with optional toasted walnuts, chickpeas, and goat cheese

Made by... Anja and me (salad)

Mark Bittman's Sautéed Cornmeal Crisped Fish

Mark Bittman's Sautéed Cornmeal Crisped Fish
 ...with Ling Cod
Mixed Beans with Many Spices
Rice Pilaf with Peas

New: Mixed Beans with Many Spices (based on "Mixed Beans with Many Spices and Lovage," by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011); Rice Pilaf with Peas (based on "Rice Pilaf with Fresh Peas," by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 2002).

Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata

Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata
Spring Mix Salad Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Semifreddi's Country Levain

New: Spiced Chickpeas and Greens Frittata (by Molly Baz, Bon Appétit, December 2018, on epicurious.com)

Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango

Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango
 ...with teriyaki tofu and peanuts

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

Photo by Sandra

Pork Ribs OR White Bean Balls with Molasses Glaze

Pork Ribs OR White Bean Balls with Molasses Glaze
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter
Green Goddess Potato Salad

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Cucumbers, Orange Bell Pepper, and Slivered Carrots
 ...with optional chickpeas, goat cheese, and toasted hazelnuts

Regular: tacos

Fresh Fettucine with Spring Vegetables and Seitan Bacon in Cream

Fresh Fettucine with Spring Vegetables and Seitan Bacon in Cream

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Chicken with Fresh Ginger OR Braised Tofu

Chicken with Fresh Ginger OR Braised Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Quick and Easy Cioppino

Quick and Easy Cioppino
Sautéed Asparagus, Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers, and Red Onion
Semifreddi's Country Levain

White Bean and Barley Stew with Lamb OR Crimini Mushrooms

White Bean and Barley Stew with Lamb OR Crimini Mushrooms
Sautéed Red Chard and Onion
Acme Bakery Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

Cabbage with Bean Curd

Cabbage with Bean Curd
 ...and Cashews
Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with optional avocados and tomatoes, and sautéed onions and crimini mushrooms
Salad with Purple Cabbage, Mandarin Oranges, Cucumbers, and Sliced Cranberries
 ..with optional roasted hazelnuts and goat cheese

Regular: Burgers

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken OR Braised Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken OR Braised Tofu
 ...with tomato wedges and scallions
Stir-Fried Spinach

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Cacio e Pepe Pie

Koningsdag!

Cacio e Pepe Pie
Romano Beans
Tompoes

New: Cacio e Pepe Pie (by Molly Baz, October 2018, on epicurious.com); Tompoes ( by holland.com)

Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Artichokes
Glazed Turnips

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with Potatoes OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with Potatoes
 ...with Red-Meat Trout

OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala
Short Grain Brown Rice

Roasted Zucchini

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Pan-Fried Pork Chops OR Tofurkey Italian Sausage

Pan-Fried Pork Chops OR Tofurkey Italian Sausage
Collard Greens with Seitan Bacon
Long Grain Brown Rice with Corn and Peas
Redux: Cranberry Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Apple Sauce*

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with ham and pineapple
 ...with tomato and chickpea crumble
Salad with sugar snaps, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes
 ...with optional hazelnuts and chickpeas

New: Pizza with tomato and chickpea crumble (Based on "Tomato Tart with Chickpea Crumble," by Katherine Sacks, September 2017, on epicurious.com)

Regular: Pizza

Photo by Maxime

Fresh Penne with White Beans and Sage

Fresh Penne with White Beans and Sage
Beets and Beet Greens with Tahini Sauce
Redux: Lemon Pudding Cake

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

Spring Risotto

Spring Risotto
Bitter Greens Salad with Melted Cheese
Lemon Pudding Cake

New: Spring Risotto (by Elisabeth Pruitt, March 2017, Tartine All Day, on epicurious.com ); Bitter Greens Salad with Melted Cheese (by Joshua McFadden, May 2017, Six Seasons, on epicurious.com)

Photo by Sandra

Chicken Thighs with Muhammara Sauce OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Chicken Thighs with Muhammara Sauce
OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Pita Crisps

Simple Fish Curry OR Redux: Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Simple Fish Curry
 ...with lingcod
Udon Noodles

OR Redux: Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

New: Roasted Cauliflower Soup (by Mayukh Sen, NYTimes Cooking)

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion

Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds OR Tikka Masala with Hard-Boiled Eggs

Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds
OR Tikka Masala with Hard-Boiled Eggs
Curly Chicory with Onions
Long grain Brown Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Roasted White Zucchini

Regular: Black Bean Tart

New York Strip Steak OR Redux: Lasagne

New York Strip Steak
Apple Sauce*
Rice Pilaf*

OR Redux: Lasagne

Green beans

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu, Hard-Cooked Eggs, Stir-Fried Spinach, Sliced Tomato, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos OR White Bean Ball and Enchilada Sauce Tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos
OR White Bean Ball and Enchilada Sauce Tacos
Salad with Avocado, Mandarin Orange, Radishes, and Sliced Cucumber
 ...with optional roasted walnuts and goat cheese

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
 ...with arugula
Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Pork OR Tofu Clay Pot

Pork OR Tofu Clay Pot
Indian Eggplant
Short Grain Brown Rice

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Corn Stew OR Redux: Split Pea Soup

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Corn Stew OR Redux: Split Pea Soup
3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Brown Soda Bread

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Salad with Mandarin Orange, Sliced Cucumber, and Sliced Cranberries

Chicken OR Tofu Tikka Masala

Chicken OR Tofu Tikka Masala
Cauliflower with Almonds and Lima Beans
Brown Basmati Rice with Cardamom and Turmeric

New: Cauliflower with Almonds and Lima Beans (Madhur Jaffrey, World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991)

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage Style Seitan Crumbles

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage Style Seitan Crumbles
Chocolate Ice Cream and Brownie Bite*

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

On Vacation: 2019 March 31-April 5 in New York City, NY

On Vacation: 2019 March 31-April 5 in New York City, NY

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Chicken OR Tofu

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Chicken OR Tofu
 ...with crimini mushrooms
Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Regular: Curry

Shanghai Rice Cake Stir-Fry with Shepherd's Purse

Shanghai Rice Cake Stir-Fry with Shepherd's Purse
Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Gobo and Carrots
Redux: Fried Turnip Cake
New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Sheet-Pan Trout OR Redux: Split Pea Soup

Sheet-Pan Trout OR Redux: Split Pea Soup
Garlicky Broccolini
Roasted Asparagus and Red Bell Pepper
Redux: Spelt-Cream Cheese Biscuits
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas

Broccoli Pancotto
Icelandic Thunder Bread

Made by... Anja and me (broccoli pancotto and thunder bread)

New: Icelandic Thunder Bread (by Ian Cumming, on Ian Cumming Photography. Published: January 21, 2019)

Photo by Sandra

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Sugar Snaps, Mandarin Orange, and Cucumber
 ...with optional walnuts and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Spinach, Crimini Mushroom, Leek, and Onion Pie

Spinach, Crimini Mushroom, Leek, and Onion Pie
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
Roasted Acorn Squash
Spelt-Cream Cheese Biscuits

New: Spinach, Crimini Mushroom, Leek, and Onion Pie (based on "Kale or Chard Pie," by Mark Bittman, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, on epicurious.com. Published January 2018.); Spelt-Cream Cheese Biscuits (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Mei Cai Kou Rou AND Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Mei Cai Kou Rou (Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens, 梅菜扣肉, méi cài kòu ròu)
Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
Gailan with Mushroom-Soy Sauce
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa
Tang Yuan with Black Sesame and Peanut Filling

New: Mei Cai Kou Rou (Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens) (by Judy on The Woks of Life, posted January 2, 2015)

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken OR Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken OR Tofu
 ...with tomatoes and scallions, in chicken broth OR vegetarian broth
Grilled Baby Bok Choy
Daikon and Carrots

Made by Norbert (ramen); and Anja and me (chicken, tofu, and vegetables)

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Pasta with Lentils and Kale
Sautéed Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper

Seitan Crumbles and Pinto Bean Chili

Seitan Crumbles and Pinto Bean Chili
Roasted Yellow Straightneck Squash
Corn Muffins with Green Onions and Sour Cream

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes OR Redux: Broccoli, Onion, and Marinated Red Bell Pepper Quiche

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
 ...with Tilapia
OR Redux: Broccoli, Onion, and Marinated Red Bell Pepper Quiche
Sautéed Beet Greens, Red Chard, Tomatoes, and Onions

Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu

Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu
Green Beans and Onion
Short grain Brown Rice

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Salad with Mandarin Orange, Cucumber, and Sugar Snaps

Veggie Shepherd's Pie

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Veggie Shepherd's Pie
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Redux: Apple Pie a lá Mode

New: Veggie Shepherd's Pie (with the addition of nine pearl onions, recipe by Lorraine Pascale, The Hairy Bikers and Lorraine Pascale: Cooking the Nation's Favourite Food, on BBC Food)

Photo by Sandra

Fresh Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers

Fresh Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers
Sautéed Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers, and Asparagus
Redux: Apple Pie a lá Mode

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Mee Goreng

Mee Goreng
Smoky Eggplant Soup
Apple Pie a lá Mode

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

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce OR Redux: Split Pea Soup

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
 ...with Alaskan Cod
OR Redux: Split Pea Soup
Sautéed Zucchini and Crimini Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Prunes) OR Redux: Makkhani Tofu

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Prunes) OR Redux: Makkhani Tofu
Pan-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Peas
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Pan-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower with Peas (by David Tanis, NYTimes Cooking)

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine OR Redux: Broccoli, Onion, and Marinated Red Bell Pepper Quiche

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine
OR Redux: Broccoli, Onion, and Marinated Red Bell Pepper Quiche
Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan Soup
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Short grain Brown Rice

Turkey OR Black-Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black-Bean Burgers
...with optional provolone or Emental cheese, avocados, tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with fuji apple, chickpeas, walnuts, sliced cranberries, and croutons

Regular: burgers

Ramen Two Ways

Ramen Two Ways
 ...with sliced fish cake OR braised tofu
 ...with sautéed spinach, roma tomato wedges, fried shiitake mushrooms, and scallions

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
 ...with optional Trader Joe's Italian Sausage-less Sausage or Chicken Italian Sausage
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Spelt Popovers

Farfalle Pasta Two Ways

Farfalle Pasta Two Ways
 ...with fish (pan-seared halibut), lemon, and garlic
 ...OR with white-bean balls, tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese
Wild Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts

Mushroom and Herb Polenta

Mushroom and Herb Polenta
Tomato, Semolina, and Cilantro Soup

New: Tomato, Semolina, and Cilantro Soup (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar
Spring Salad Mix with Hard Cooked Egg, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Julienned Carrots, and Red Onion

New: Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar (by Sarah Jampel, NYTimes Cooking)

Tofu Clay Pot

Tofu Clay Pot
Indian Eggplants in Szechwan Chili garlic Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni and green bell peppers
 ...with chorizo-style seitan sausage, green bell pepper, and Portobello mushroom
Salad with avocado, mandarin orange, and chickpeas
 ...with optional goat cheese

regular: pizza

Fresh Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Marinara Sauce
 ...with spaghetti
 ...with seitan sausages OR Italian sausage
Roasted Zucchini Slices

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia
Sautéed Broccoli, Orange Bell Pepper, Snap Peas, and Red Onion
Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Cacciatore OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Chicken Cacciatore
OR Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Collard Greens with Seitan Bacon

Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry

Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry
Roasted Straightneck Squash
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Avocado, Cucumber, Orange Bell Pepper, and Peas
 ...with optional: goat cheese

Ultimate Winter Couscous

Ultimate Winter Couscous
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Saag Paneer
Brown Basmati Rice

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with pork chops OR hard-cooked eggs
 ...with stir-fried spinach, Roma tomato wedges, scallions, and bamboo shoots
Daikon
Banana-Nut Muffins

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
Winter Melon (冬瓜, Dōngguā) Soup with white mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and watercress
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Broiled Fish with Tomatoes and Capers OR Redux: Spanakopitta

Mark Bittman's Broiled Fish with Tomatoes and Capers
 ...with Alaskan cod
OR Redux: Spanakopitta
Curly Chicory with Onions (Hindbeh wa Bassal)
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Green Beans
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Lo Mein with Tofu and Yau Choy

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Lo Mein with Tofu and Yau Choy
 ...with optional chicken
Stir-Fried Choy Sum Mui
Tang Yuan with Black Sesame or Peanut Filling

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Lasagne

Lasagne
 ...with fresh pasta
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
 ...and sautéed beet greens
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Take Out

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Take Out
 ...from The Flying Falafel (Berkeley, CA)
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth OR Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Redux: Tomato Sauce and White Bean Balls

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with Ling Cod
OR Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Redux: Tomato Sauce and White Bean Balls
Stir-Fried Snap Peas, Red Bell Pepper, Crimini Mushrooms, and Red Onion
Ice Cream Cake
 ...with chocolate graham cracker crust, chocolate ice cream, and strawberry ice cream

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
 ...with carrots
3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Udon*
Baked Apples
 ...with walnuts, raisins, and brandy

New: Baked Apples (based on "How to Make Baked Apples (and Why You Should)," by Anna Stockwell on epicurious.com, posted Nov. 14, 2018)

Regular: curry

Shanghai Rice Cake Stir Fry with Shepherd's Purse

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Shanghai Rice Cake Stir Fry with Shepherd's Purse
Redux: Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions

New: Shanghai Rice Cake Stir Fry with Shepherd's Purse (by Judy on The Woks of Life, posted March 30, 2015)

Turkey OR Black Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Black Bean Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Snap Peas, Orange Bell Pepper, Roma Tomatoes, and Cucumber
 ...with optional goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Broccoli, Onion, and Marinated Red Bell Pepper Quiche

Broccoli, Onion, and Marinated Red Bell Pepper Quiche
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Ramen with Shichimi Spiced Duck OR Teriyaki Tofu

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Ramen with Shichimi Spiced Duck OR Teriyaki Tofu
 ...with sliced Roma Tomatoes and Scallions
Stir-Fried Baby Spinach with Sliced Garlic
Redux: Tang Yuan with Black Sesame or Peanut Filling

Potstickers Two Ways

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Potstickers Two Ways
 ...with shrimp and pork
 ...vegetarian
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce OR Soy Sauce
Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Redux: Tang Yuan with Black Sesame or Peanut Filling

New: Vegetarian Potstickers ("Vegetable Dumplings" by Sarah on The Woks of Life, posted September 12, 2015)

Photo by Sandra

Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions
 ...with Tai Snapper
Buddha's Delight (罗汉斋, luóhàn zhāi)
Redux: Spring Rolls
Tang Yuan with Black Sesame or Peanut Filling

New: Buddha's Delight (Vegetarian Lo Han Jai) (by Bill on The Woks of Life, posted Feb. 19, 2015)

Photo by Sandra

Photo by Sandra

Photo by Sandra

Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon

Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Sautéed Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Red Onion
Semifreddi's Sour Batard

Pure Cut Chicken

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pure Cut Chicken
Stir-Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)
 ...with Tofu
Stir-Fried Long Choy Sum with Shiitake Mushrooms

New: Stir-Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao) (by Sarah on The Woks of Life, posted: Dec. 9, 2013)

Photo by Sandra

Spinach and Tofu Wontons in Broth

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Spinach and Tofu Wontons in Broth
 ...with baby spinach
Redux: Spring Rolls
Redux: Turnip Cake (蘿蔔糕, luóbo gāo) Two Ways
 ...with Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms
 ...with shallot, baby corn, carrot, and shiitake mushroom

New: Spinach and Tofu Wontons in Broth (by Martha Rose Shulman, NYTimes Cooking)

Dinner @Zachary's Pizza (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @Zachary's Pizza (Berkeley, CA)

with Pam and Benny Liew

Southern Barbecued Pork on a Bun

Southern Barbecued Pork on a Bun
Cole Slaw

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomato, and sautéed onions and crimini mushrooms
Salad with Sugar Snaps, Mandarins, Radishes
 ...with optional goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Mark Bittman's White Fish Curried with Zucchini

Mark Bittman's White Fish Curried with Zucchini
 ...and Russet Potato
Roasted Parsnips, Carrots, and Acorn Squash

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Onions
Long Grain Brown Rice

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with spinach and crimini mushrooms
 ...with ham and pineapple
Salad with apple, cried cranberries, cucumbers
 ...with optional goat cheese and roasted walnuts

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew (Bo Kho)
 ...with Braised Tofu and Daikon in Miso Broth
Stir-Fried Choy Sum

New: Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew (Bo Kho) (by David Tanis, NYTimes Cooking)

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Pita Crisps

Caramelized Garlic Tart

Caramelized Garlic Tart
Spinach Salad with Roasted Beets, Pomegranate Arils, and Mandarin Orange
 ...with optional goat cheese
Semifreddi's Sweet Batard

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

Poached Cod with Shiitake

Poached Cod with Shiitake
Artichokes
Roasted Kabocha with Teriyaki Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Red-Bean Soup with Gremolata

Red-Bean Soup with Gremolata
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Onions
Long Grain Brown Rice

New: Red-Bean Soup with Gremolata (Gourmet, February 2009)

Pork Stew with Pears and Sweet Potatoes OR Redux: Fresh Pasta with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard and Garlicky Bread Crumbs

Pork Stew with Pears and Sweet Potatoes
OR Redux: Fresh Pasta with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard and Garlicky Bread Crumbs
Roasted White Zucchini
Short grain Brown Rice

New: Pork Stew with Pears and Sweet Potatoes (by John Willoughby, NYTimes Cooking)

Massaman Curry with Tofu

Massaman Curry with Tofu
Roasted Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Lo Mein Two Ways

Lo Mein with Yau Choy Two Ways
 ...with chicken and fishballs
 ...with braised tofu and eggs
Spring Rolls
Turnip Cake (蘿蔔糕, luóbo gāo) Two Ways
 ...with Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms
 ...with shallot, baby corn, carrot, and shiitake mushroom

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Fresh Pasta with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard and Garlicky Bread Crumbs

Fresh Pasta with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard and Garlicky Bread Crumbs
Stuffed Mushrooms with Melting Taleggio
Seitan Italian Sausage*
Cajun Style Chicken Sausage*

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta); Anja and me (pasta sauce, mushrooms)

New: Stuffed Mushrooms with Melting Taleggio (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Photo by Sandra

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Button Mushrooms, Avocado, Julienned Carrots, and Sliced Cucumber
 ...with optional feta cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare OR Redux: Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta with Kale

Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare OR Redux: Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta with Kale
3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts (蛋撻)*

New: 3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts (by Molly Baz on epicurious.com, April 2016)

Udofu

Udofu
Hard Boiled Eggs
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
Soba Noodles
Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts (蛋撻) and Sesame Seed Balls (芝麻球, zhīmáqíu, or 煎堆, jiānduī)*

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Salad with Snaps, Carrots, Chickpeas, and Pomegranate Arils

(Almost) My Mother's Curry with Lamb OR Tofu

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

Regular: curry

Spanakopitta

Spanakopitta
Bean Soup
Balkan Cucumber Salad

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Bean Soup (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food. New York:Schocken Books, 2007); Balkan Cucumber Salad (by Mollie Katzen, Moosewood Cookbook. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1977)

Fresh Ramen with Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu
Roasted Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (chicken, tofu, and baby bok choy)

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
Roasted Broccolini
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Made by... Anja and me (Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad)

New: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad (by Mayukh Sen, NYTimes Cooking)

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce OR Broccoli Quiche

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with Petrale Sole
OR Broccoli Quiche
Roasted Broccolini
Short Grain Brown Rice

Red Lentil Soup with Onion

Red Lentil Soup with Onion
Curly Chicory with Onions (Hindbeh wa Bassal)
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pork Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger OR Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry

Pork Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger OR Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry
Green Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry (based on "Instant Pot Thai Peanut Tofu Pineapple Curry" by Manali, on Cook with Manali, posted April 6, 2017)

Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta with Kale

Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta with Kale
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta with Kale (by Sarah Jampel, NYTimes Cooking)

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
 ...and Turkey Meatballs or White Bean Balls
Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Cilantro-Lime Chicken OR Pinto Bean Tacos

The Glass Menagerie Reunion

Tortilla Chips with Guacamole and Salsa*
Cilantro-Lime Chicken OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...with grilled red onions and poblano and orange bell peppers, and Monterey Jack/cheddar cheese
Salad with Mandarin and Cara Cara Red Oranges, Avocados, Radishes, and Cucumbers

Made by... Maxime and Sandra (all); Norbert (grilling)

Regular: tacos

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu
Short-Grain Brown Rice

Pan-Fried Red Meat Trout OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche

Pan-Fried Red Meat Trout OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche
Broccoli Pancotto
Mashed Potatoes
Redux: Mushroom Gravy

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt
Pea Pesto
Baba Ghanoush
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Spinach and Tofu Salad

Spinach and Tofu Salad
Butternut Squash and Green Curry Soup
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Spinach and Tofu Salad (by David Tanis, NYTimes Cooking); Butternut Squash and Green Curry Soup (by Samin Nosrat, NYTimes Cooking)