Sunday, May 31, 2020

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

Fresh Ramen(ish) with (Almost) My Mother's Curry with Chicken OR Tofu
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Regular: curry

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Mushroom Roulade with Artichoke Sauce

Anja's Roll With It! Graduation Celebration

Mushroom Roulade with Artichoke Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic
Classic Sticky Buns
Redux: Matcha Swiss Roll

Made by... Maxime, Anja, and me (roulade and buns); Anja (cauliflower)

New: Mushroom Roulade with Artichoke Sauce (by Nancy Harmon Jenkins in NYTimes Cooking); Classic Sticky Buns (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Photo by Anja

Photo by Anja

Friday, May 29, 2020

Fillo Coils with Spinach and Cheese

Anja's Roll With It! Graduation Celebration

Fillo Coils with Spinach and Cheese
Persian Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Kahk (Savory Bracelets)
Matcha Swiss Roll

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (fillo coils and cbbage rolls); Anja and me (kahk and Swiss roll)

New: Fillo Coils with Spinach and Cheese, Persian Sweet-and-Sour Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, and Kahk (Savory Bracelets) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Matcha Swiss Roll (by Nami, on justonecookbook.com)

Photo by Anja

Photo by Anja
Photo by Anja

Photo by Anja

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce OR Redux: Smoky Frittata

Anja's Roll With It! Graduation Celebration

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice or Long Grain Brown Rice Pilaf with Turmeric and Cardamom

OR Redux: Smoky Frittata
Toasted Pita*

Sautéed Broccoli Di Cicco
Redux: Snickerdoodle Bars

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
Purple Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
Scallion Pancakes
Short grain Brown Rice
Snickerdoodle Bars

Made by... Anja (snickerdoodle bars); Anja and me (scallion pancakes)

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Crustless Black Bean Tart

Crustless Black Bean Tart
 ...(fatal crust accident)
Creamy Black Bean Dip
Salad with Sugar Snaps, Cucumber, Orange Bell Pepper, and Toasted Pita Crisps
 ...with optional button mushrooms, roasted walnuts, and goat cheese
Garlic Bread

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Monday, May 25, 2020

Tikka Masala with Chicken OR Chickpeas, Mushrooms, and Potato

Tikka Masala with Chicken OR Chickpeas, Mushrooms, and Potato
Sautéed Kale with Onion
Long Grain Brown Rice with Cardamom and turmeric
Redux: Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Fresh Pasta with Eggplant-Tomato Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Eggplant-Tomato Sauce
Beet Greens
Dibrova Spinach Chicken Sausages
Field Roast Plant-Based Italian Sausages
Redux: Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Halfgiving (Observed) 2020

Halfgiving (Observed) 2020

Roasted Turkey Breast
Redux: Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington
Gingery Beet Soup
Dressing with Field Roast Plant-Based Italian Sausage and Chestnuts
Redux: Garlic Knots
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake
Vanilla Ice Cream

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

New: Gingery Beet Soup (on marthastewart.com)

Friday, May 22, 2020

Halfgiving (Observed) 2020

Halfgiving (Observed) 2020

Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Garlic Knots
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake
Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Maxime, Anja, and me (mushroom wellington); Maxime and Anja (green beans and garlic knots);  Maxime and me (ice cream); Anja and me (cake)

New: Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington (by Alexa Weibel on NYTimes Cooking); Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake (Gourmet, November 2005)

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Salad with Golden Beets, Yellow Nectarine, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas
Semifreddi's Kalamata Olive Bread

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style, Meat OR Vegan

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style, Meat OR Vegan
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

New: Vegan Red Beans and Rice (based on, "Vegan Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice," by Sarah Digregorio, on NYTimes Cooking)

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Colombian Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew OR Redux: Spanish Tortilla

Colombian Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew OR Redux: Spanish Tortilla
 ...with avocado, capers, yogurt, and parsley
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Onion and Lemon
Savory Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
Redux: Apple Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (Swiss chard and stew)

Monday, May 18, 2020

Turmeric-Black Pepper Chickpeas

Turmeric-Black Pepper Chickpeas
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Fresh Ramen Stir-Fried with Tofu and Omelette

Fresh Ramen Stir-Fried with Tofu, Omelette, and Shiitake
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Redux: Apple Pie à la Mode

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

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Hot Dog Pizza!

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Hot Dog Pizza!
 ...with Italian sausage
 ...with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and red onions
Cole Slaw
Redux: Apple Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas); Maxime (cole slaw)

New: Hot Dog Pizza!

Photo by Norbert

Friday, May 15, 2020

New York Strip Steak OR Smoky Frittata

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

New York Strip Steak OR Smoky Frittata
Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage, Onion, Garlic, and Red Pepper Flakes
 ...with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Rice Pilaf*
Apple Sauce*
Apple Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and Maxime (frittata and vanilla ice cream), Anja and me (apple pie)

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Grilled Chicken Thighs OR Redux: White Bean Balls with Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken Thighs OR Redux: White Bean Balls with Barbecue Sauce
Sautéed Arugula with Peach, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Walnuts
Green Goddess Potato Salad

New: Sautéed Arugula with Peach, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Walnuts (by Sandra)

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Soba Noodles with Tofu and Hard-Cooked Eggs

Soba Noodles with Tofu and Hard-Cooked Eggs
 ...with kimchi and scallions in a kombu broth
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage with Shiitake Mushrooms, Scallions, and Ginger

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Monday, May 11, 2020

Turkey OR Lightlife Soy Protein Crumble Tacos

Turkey OR Lightlife Soy Protein Crumble Tacos
 ...or burritos
Creamy Pinto Bean Dip
Beet Greens with Pomegranate Concentrate
Roasted Red and Golden Beets with Orange

Regular: tacos

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Ramen(ish) with Vietnamese-Style Turkey Meatballs OR Braised Tofu

Happy Mother's Day!

Ramen(ish) with Vietnamese-Style Turkey Meatballs OR Braised Tofu
 ...in chicken broth OR miso broth
 ...with scallions
Vegetable Dumplings

Made by... Norbert (noodles); Norbert and Anja (meatballs); Norbert, Anja, Maxime, and me (dumplings)

New: Vietnamese-Style Turkey Meatballs (Based on "Vietnamese-Style Pork Meatballs," by Kay Chun, NYTimes Cooking)

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup

Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
Zucchini and Edamame Salad
Whole Wheat Naan*
Redux: Blueberry Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by.. Anja and me (lentils); Maxime and Anja (salad)

New: Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup (by Yotam Ottolenghi, in Bon Appétit, December 2017, on epicurious.com)


Friday, May 8, 2020

Chickpea and Herb Fatteh

Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Grilled Fava Beans
Sautéed Broccoli
Toasted Pita Crisps
Blueberry Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Anja (crumble); Maxime (broccoli)

New: Chickpea and Herb Fatteh (by Yotam Ottolenghi, NYTimes Cooking. Published: Jan. 17, 2020)

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives OR Redux: Minestrone Soup

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives

OR Redux: Minestrone Soup
Trader Joe's Garlic Naan

Sautéed Green Beans
Short grain Brown Rice

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Bean Curd with Broccoli

Bean Curd with Broccoli
 ...with Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms
Short grain Brown Rice

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Mexican Coleslaw with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Redux: Scottish Shortbread with Orange Custard

New: Mexican Coleslaw with Cilantro Lime Dressing (by Sophia DeSantis on veggiesdontbite.com. Published: October 7, 2019)

Monday, May 4, 2020

One-Pot Braised Chicken OR Tofu with Coconut Milk, Tomato and Ginger

One-Pot Braised Chicken OR Tofu with Coconut Milk, Tomato and Ginger
Lacinato Kale and Spinach with Spiced Yogurt
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (veg)

New: One-Pot Braised Chicken with Coconut Milk, Tomato and Ginger (by Colu Henry, NYT Cooking)

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Turkey OR Black-Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black-Bean Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomatoes, and sautéed onion
Salad with Grilled Asparagus, Yellow Bell Peppers, Peas, and Goat Cheese
Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: burgers

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Lasagne

Lasagne
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion
Vanilla Ice Cream
Redux: Scottish Shortbread and Orange Custard

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

Friday, May 1, 2020

Beans and Greens Polenta Bake

Beans and Greens Polenta Bake
Spicy Tomato Soup
Scottish Shortbread
Redux: Orange Custard

Made by... Anja and me (polenta bake); Anja and Maxime (tomato soup); Anja (shortbread)

New: Beans and Greens Polenta Bake (by Anna Stockwell on epicurious.com, April 2020); Scottish Shortbread (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)