Thursday, April 30, 2020

Saffron Chicken with Chickpeas and Almonds (Djaj Qdra Touimiya)

Saffron Chicken with Chickpeas and Almonds (Djaj Qdra Touimiya)
Beets and Oranges with Parsley
Long Grain Brown Rice with Cardamom

Made by... Anja and me (chicken)

New: Saffron Chicken with Chickpeas and Almonds (Djaj Qdra Touimiya) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009)

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Japanese Curry with Chicken OR Hard-Cooked Eggs

Japanese Curry with Chicken OR Hard-Cooked Eggs
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (bok choy)

Regular: curry

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Stir-Fried Red Bell Pepper, Eggplant, and Tofu

Stir-Fried Red Bell Pepper, Eggplant, and Tofu
Sautéed Baby Broccoli
Short grain Brown Rice

Monday, April 27, 2020

Pan-Fried Pork Chops OR Lentil Loaf

Gelukkig Koningsdag!

Pan-Fried Pork Chops OR Lentil Loaf
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Mushroom Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Redux: Koningsdag Orange Glazed Eclairs with Orange Cream and Orange Custard

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Ramen(ish) with Grilled Miso Chicken OR Tofu

Ramen(ish) with Grilled Miso Chicken OR Tofu
Grilled Savoy Cabbage
Glazed Red-Topped Turnips
Redux: Koningsdag  Orange Glazed Eclairs with Orange Cream and Orange Custard

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

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)
Sautéed Zucchini with Onion and Tomato
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa
Orange Custard
Redux: Koningsdag Orange Glazed Eclairs with Orange Cream

Made by... Maxime (zucchini); Anja and me (curry); Anja (orange custard)

Friday, April 24, 2020

Pasta with Field Roast Mexican Chipotle Sausages, Butternut Squash, Sage and Brown Butter

Pasta with Field Roast Mexican Chipotle Sausages, Butternut Squash, Sage and Brown Butter
Salmon with Meyer Lemon Herb Panko
Koningsdag  Orange Glazed Eclairs with Orange Cream

Made by... Maxime and me (pasta and sauce); Anja, Maxime and me (eclairs)

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Spicy White Bean Stew with Spinach and Arugula

Spicy White Bean Stew with Spinach and Arugula
Brown Soda Bread

Made by... Anja (all)

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Tofu in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions

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

Made by... Anja (carrots prep)

New: Carrot Top Pesto (by Diane Morgan, in Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More Than 225 Recipes. Chronicle Books, 2012. Published online on "Finding Flavor In The Castoff Carrot Top," on All Things Considered, NPR. Published: March 7, 2013.

https://www.npr.org/2013/03/07/173722085/finding-flavor-in-the-castoff-carrot-top


Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken with Zucchini OR Redux: Chickpea Stew with Orzo and Baby Spinach

Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken with Zucchini OR Redux: Chickpea Stew with Orzo and Baby Spinach
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken with Zucchini (based on "Turmeric-Black Pepper Chicken with Asparagus" by Ali Slagle, in NYTimes Cooking)

Monday, April 20, 2020

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Bitter Greens Salad with Melted Cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Fresh Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers

Fresh Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers
 ...with fresh linguine
Chicken Sausages OR Vegetarian Sausage

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

Saturday, April 18, 2020

Spanish Tortilla with Winter Greens and Garlic

Spanish Tortilla with Winter Greens and Garlic
Redux: Butternut Squash Soup
Vermont Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread

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

New: Vermont Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread (by King Arthur Flour on kingarthurflour.com)

Friday, April 17, 2020

Roasted Tangy-Gingery Turkey Leg OR Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Roasted Tangy-Gingery Turkey Leg OR Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Grilled Pineapple
Oven Fries

Made by... Maxime, Anja, and me (cabbage salad); Anja and me (fries, pineapple)

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Broccoli with Onion
Short Grain Brown Rice

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Silky Pork and Cumin Stew OR Redux: Smoky Frittata

Silky Pork and Cumin Stew OR Redux: Smoky Frittata
Roasted Broccolini
Cheesy Grits

New: Silky Pork and Cumin Stew (by Claire Saffitz on bonappetit.com. Published: October 2018); Cheesy Grits (by Alton Brown on foodnetwork.com)



Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Vegetarian MapoTofu

Vegetarian MapoTofu
 ...with mushrooms and peas
Broccoli with Garlic and Broccoli
Short Grain Brown Rice

Monday, April 13, 2020

One-Pot Mujadara With Leeks and Greens

One-Pot Mujadara With Leeks and Greens
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices

New: One-Pot Mujadara With Leeks and Greens (by Melissa Clark in "A Humble Lentil Dish Not Just for Hippies," in NYTimes Cooking. Published: June 14, 2013)

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Ramen(ish) Two Ways

Ramen(ish) Two Ways
 ...with roasted, sliced chicken breast OR Tofu
 ...with shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and miso broth
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Mirin-Soy Simmered Daikon and Carrots

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with feta and kalamata olives
 ...with spinach, mushroom, and ricotta cheese
Roasted Asparagus and Red Bell Pepper
Cinnamon-Raisin Swirl Whole Wheat Bread


Made by... Maxime, Anja, and me (pizzas); Anja and me (veg and bread)

New: Cinnamon-Raisin Swirl Whole Wheat Bread (based on "100% Whole Wheat Cinnamon Swirl Bread," by King Arthur Flour, on kingarthurflour.com)

Regular: pizza

Photo by Sandra

Friday, April 10, 2020

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Lentil Loaf

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Lentil Loaf
Pan-Cooked Green Beans with Garlic
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Maxime and me (chicken stew and green beans)

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Roasted Cumin-Sesame Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Short Grain Brown Rice

Monday, April 6, 2020

Turkey OR Quorn Crumbles Tacos

Turkey OR Quorn Crumbles Tacos
 ...or burritos
Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan Rind Soup

Regular: tacos

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Fresh Pasta with Woodsman's Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Woodsman's Sauce
 ...with penne
Grilled Endives

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Chicken OR Tofu Tikka Masala

Chicken OR Tofu Tikka Masala
Sautéed Kale with Tomatoes, Onions, and Blanched Almonds
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by Anja, Maxime, and me (tikka masalas), Anja and me (veg)

Friday, April 3, 2020

Chickpea Stew with Orzo and Baby Spinach

Chickpea Stew with Orzo and Baby Spinach
Roasted Butternut Squash
No-Knead Bread

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (stew and veg)

Photo by Sandra

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style OR Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style OR Redux: Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
Eggplant and Potato
Short Grained Brown Rice

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Smoky Frittatta

Smoky Frittatta
Sautéed Kale with Onion and Lemon
 ...with mandarin orange slices and roasted pumpkin seeds
Redux: honey-whole wheat biscuits and corn bread