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