Monday, August 31, 2020

Sunday, August 30, 2020

Cacio e Pepe Pie

Cacio e Pepe Pie
Cauliflower and Carrots with Mustard-Lemon Butter
Figs with Goat Cheese 

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

Photo by Anja



Saturday, August 29, 2020

Chicken or Tofu Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

Chicken or Tofu Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa
Redux: Red Bean Buns and Custard Buns

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

New: Chicken or Tofu Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps (based on "Chicken and Mushroom Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps" by Kay Chun, in NYTimes Cooking)

Friday, August 28, 2020

Take Out

Take Out from Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar (Albany, CA)
Redux: Teddie's Apple Cake with Earl Grey Ice Ceam

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Sautéed Mayan Squash with Onions
Roasted Red Potatoes and Purple Huckleberry Potatoes

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomatoes and/or sautéed onions and crimini mushrooms
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Salad with Cucumbers, Orange Bell Peppers, Dried Cranberries, and Toasted Pepitas

Regular: Burgers

Monday, August 24, 2020

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Ramen(ish) with Pork Chops OR Braised Tofu

Ramen(ish) with Pork Chops OR Braised Tofu
 ...in a red miso broth with scallions
Broccoli

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Roasted Tomato and Corn Pie with Cheddar Crust

Roasted Tomato and Corn Pie with Cheddar Crust
Roasted Acorn Squash
Redux: Earl Grey Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips

Made by... Anja and me (pie); Maxime and me (squash)

New: Roasted Tomato and Corn Pie with Cheddar Crust (by Erin Jean McDowell, NYTimes Cooking)

Photo by Sandra

Friday, August 21, 2020

Take Out

Take Out from Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Figs, Golden Beets, Cucumber, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Earl Grey Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert, Anja, and me (ice cream)

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Salad with Golden Beets, Pluots, Toasted Pepitas, andGoat Cheese
Turmeric Rice with Tomatoes

New: Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style (by Pierre Franey, NYTimes Cooking); Turmeric Rice with Tomatoes (by Yotam Ottolenghi in "Rice, Coming Off the Sidelines, Becomes a Centerpiece," in New York Times and  NYTimes Cooking. Published: March 20, 2018)

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce

Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce
Grilled Vegetarian and Chicken Sausages

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Japanese Curry with Chicken OR Tofu

 Japanese Curry with Chicken OR Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Udon*

Regular: curry

Monday, August 17, 2020

Lentil Chili

Lentil Chili
Sautéed Broccoli with Onion
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Onion
Redux: Sweet Potato Roti

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Saag Tofu

Saag Tofu
Sweet Potato Roti

Made by... Anja (roti)

New: Saag Tofu (by Mary Rose Shulman in "The Taste of Spring, by the Bunch or Bag: Indian Tofu with Spinach," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: April 9, 2012); Sweet Potato Roti (by Andi Oliver, BBC Food)


Photo by Sandra

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Sausage Rolls Two Ways

Sausage Rolls Two Ways
 ...with turkey Italian sausage
 ...with vegetarian protein sausage
Sautéed Cabbage and Carrots with Fennel Seed
Herby Fougasse
 ...with carrot-top pesto, hummus, and/or coriander-yogurt dip
Redux: Steamed White Sugar Cake (白糖糕 – báitáng gāo) or Lemon-Yogurt Sherbet)

Made by... Anja and me (sausage rolls ); Anja, Maxime, and me (fougasse); Maxime (cabbage and carrots)

New: Sausage Rolls (by Simon Rimmer, BBC Food); Herby Fougasse (by Paul Hollywood, The Great British Bake Off)


Photo by Sandra

Friday, August 14, 2020

Omurice

Omurice (Japanese Rice Omelet)
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
White Sugar Sponge Cake (白糖糕 – báitáng gāo)

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (omurice); Anja and me (white sugar sponge cake); Maxime (nappa cabbage)

New: Omurice (by Hannah Kirshner in NYTimes Cooking); White Sugar Sponge Cake (by Judy in thewoksoflife.com. Published: April 11, 2020, last updated: April 17, 2020)


Photo by Anja


Thursday, August 13, 2020

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Pasta Salad
 ...with mozzarella bocconcini, cannellini beans, broccoli, and black olives
Redux: Teddie's Apple Cake

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (pasta salad)

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Green Posole with Cod and Cilantro OR Redux: White Bean Balls

Green Posole with Cod and Cilantro OR Redux: White Bean Balls
Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Oven-Roasted Potatoes

New: Green Posole with Cod and Cilantro (by Chris Morocco, bonappetit.com. Published: October 2015)


Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Monday, August 10, 2020

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Corn, Cucumbers, Yellow and Orange Mini Bell Peppers, Avocado, and Toasted Pepitas
 ...with optional dried cranberries

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Fresh Ramen(ish) Two Ways

 Fresh Ramen(ish) Two Ways
 ...with grilled miso chicken thighs
 ...with hard-cooked eggs
 ...in red miso broth
Stir-Fried Spinach and Napa Cabbage with Garlic and Ginger
Redux: Peach Shortcake with Lemon-Yogurt Sherbet

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

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Braised Glass Noodles with Tofu, Napa Cabbage, and Carrots

Braised Glass Noodles with Tofu, Napa Cabbage, and Carrots
Redux: Peach Shortcake with Lemon-Yogurt Sherbet

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

Friday, August 7, 2020

Take Out

Take Out from Cancún Sabor Mexicano (Berkeley, CA)
Creamy Cole Slaw
Peach Shortcake with Lemon-Yogurt Sherbet

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (cole slaw and dessert)

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways
 ...with turkey pepperoni
 ...with crimini mushrooms and yellow bell pepper
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt, and Indian Spices

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas)

Regular: pizzas

Monday, August 3, 2020

Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Yellow Bell Peppers OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala

Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Yellow Bell Peppers
OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala
Stir-Fried Choy Sum with Ginger

Made by... Anja (choy sum)

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Wontons Two Ways

Wontons Two Ways
 ...with chicken
 ...with tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Redux: Best Chocolate Cake with Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

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

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Chinese Handmade Noodles Two Ways

Chinese Handmade Noodles Two Ways
 ...with chicken and fish balls
 ...with seitan strips and omelette
Stir-Fried Yau Choy
Redux: Best Chocolate Cake with Cherry Garcia Ice Cream

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (noodles); Anja and me (yau choy)

New: Chinese Handmade Noodles (by Sarah in The Woks of Life. Published: December 15, 2019, updated: May 21, 2020)