Saturday, March 30, 2019

(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

Friday, March 29, 2019

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)

Thursday, March 28, 2019

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

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

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

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

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

Monday, March 25, 2019

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)

Sunday, March 24, 2019

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)

Saturday, March 23, 2019

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)

Friday, March 22, 2019

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Seitan Crumbles and Pinto Bean Chili

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

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

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu

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

Monday, March 18, 2019

Macaroni and Cheese

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

Sunday, March 17, 2019

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



Saturday, March 16, 2019

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)

Friday, March 15, 2019

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)

Thursday, March 14, 2019

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

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

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)

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

Monday, March 11, 2019

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

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

Sunday, March 10, 2019

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

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Ramen Two Ways

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

Friday, March 8, 2019

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

Thursday, March 7, 2019

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

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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)

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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)

Monday, March 4, 2019

Tofu Clay Pot

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

Sunday, March 3, 2019

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

Saturday, March 2, 2019

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)

Friday, March 1, 2019

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia

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