Savory Pumpkin Tart

Happy Halloween!

French Lentil Salad with Caramelized Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ghost Potatoes
Mushroom Gravy
Finger Cookies

Made by... Anja and me (pumpkin tart and cookies); Anja (potatoes)

New: Savory Pumpkin Tart (by Melissa Clark in, "Fewer Come to the Harvest Table but Meals Are Still Memorable," in The New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: October 4, 2006); French Lentil Salad with Caramelized Balsamic Vinaigrette  (by Didi Emmons, Vegetarian Planet. Boston: Harvard Common P, 1997)

Photo by Sandra

Photo by Anja

Photo by Anja

Burgers Two Ways

Burgers Two Ways
 ...with turkey patties
 ...with black-bean patties
 ...with optional roasted eggplant, sautéed onions and mushrooms, avocado, tomato, pickles, and cheese
Salad with roasted eggplant and artichoke hearts, and pomegranate arils
 ...with optional toasted walnuts

Made by... Anja and Sandra (all)

Regular: burgers

(Almost) My Mother's Curry Two Ways

(Almost) My Mother's Curry Two Ways
 ...with chicken and mushrooms
 ...with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, and carrots
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Udon*

Regular: curry

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth OR Redux: Lentils

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with cod
OR Redux: Lentils
Sautéed Arugula with Sliced Peaches and Pomegranate Arils
Spelt Popovers

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Creamy Hot Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Creamy Hot Sauce

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Creamy Hot Sauce (based on, "Roasted Cauliflower and Lentil Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce," by Cookie & Kate)

Fettuccine with Portobellos and Winter Greens

Fettuccine with Portobellos and Winter Greens
 ...with Field Roast Vegetarian Mexican Chipotle Sausage OR Applegate Chicken Feta Sausage
Japanese Milk Bread with Butter and Orange Marmalade

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

New: Japanese Milk Bread (by Julia Moskin "Three Recipes to Savor to the Last Crumb," New York Times and NYT Cooking. Published: April 22, 2014)

Two Masalas

Chicken Tikka Masala
Chana Masala
Saag Paneer
Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf
Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (masalas and saag paneer); Maxime (ice cream)

New: Easy Chana Masala (by Minimalist Baker)

Cuban Black Beans OR Redux: Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Cuban Black Beans OR Redux: Slow Cooker Lentil Chili
Roast Zucchini with Portobello Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (Cuban Black Beans)

Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata

Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata
Sautéed Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Onion

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Seitan "Bacon" Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Seitan "Bacon" Soup
Salad with Golden Beets, Valencia orange, Feta Cheese, and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Roasted Chicken Legs OR Pan-Fried Halloumi with Muhammara Sauce

Roasted Chicken Legs OR Pan-Fried Halloumi with Muhammara Sauce
Roasted Parsnips and Green Beans
Pita Crisps
Herbed Rice Pilaf

Tofu Scramble

Tofu Scramble
Roasted Cauliflower with Onion and Parmesan Cheese
100% Whole Wheat Bread

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Tofu Scramble (by Ali Slagle in NYT Cooking)

Ramen(ish) with Glazed Tilapia OR Seitan Strips

 Ramen(ish) with Glazed Tilapia OR Seitan Strips
 ...with Red Miso Broth and Scallions
Sautéed Savoy Cabbage

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Pork OR Tofu Clay Pot

Pork OR Tofu Clay Pot
Stir-Fried Snap Peas, Orange Bell Pepper, Crimini Mushroom, and Onion
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream with Cherries and Chocolate Chips

Made by... Anja and me (all)

 

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts, and Feta Cheese
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream with Frozen Cherries and Chocolate Chips

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

One-Pan Crispy Spaghetti and Chicken OR Mozzarella Cheese

One-Pan Crispy Spaghetti and Chicken OR Mozzarella Cheese
Sautéed Red Chard with Onions

New: One-Pan Crispy Spaghetti and Chicken (by Yotam Ottolenghi, "The Most Comforting Dish of All," in the New York Times and NYT Cooking. Published: August 21, 2020, update: August 24, 2020)

Slow Cooker Apricot Honey-Glazed Turkey OR Redux: Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Apricot Honey-Glazed Turkey
OR Redux: Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms
Sautéed Broccoli di Cicco
Roasted Red Potatoes

Tbikhit Qra (Pumpkin and Chickpeas)

Tbikhit Qra (Pumpkin and Chickpeas)
Long Grain Brown Rice with Cashews and Raisins

Corn, Spring Onion, and Ricotta Tart

Corn, Spring Onion, and Ricotta Tart
Roasted Delicata, Zucchini, and Starburst Squashes with Onions

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Corn, Spring Onion, and Ricotta Tart (by Eat This My Friend, Jade O'Donahoo, on Food52. Published: May 17, 2014)

Fresh Pasta with Zucchini Two Ways

Fresh Pasta with Zucchini Two Ways
 ...with shrimp OR fresh mozzarella
Roasted Butternut squash and Golden Delicious Apple with Sage

Made by... Norbert (fresh kpasta)

New: Pasta with Zucchini (based on "Pasta with Zucchini, Shrimp and Saffron," by Biba Caggiano, adapted by Molly O'Neill in NYT Cooking)

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways
 ...with chicken, basil, and barbecue sauce
 ...with spinach and mushrooms
Salad with Gala Apple, Pomegranate Arils, Roasted Walnuts, Feta Cheese, and Dried Cranberries

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: pizza

Photo by Anja

Fried Rice with with Brined Eggs

Fried Rice with with Brined Egg Whites (Xián dàn bái, 鹹蛋白)
Broccolini with Mushroom-Soy Sauce

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Flavorful Brined Eggs (by Madame Huang's Kitchen. Published: October 17, 2011)

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Roasted Plums and Onions

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Roasted Plums and Onions
OR Redux: Lentil Loaf
Simmered Kabocha Squash
Roasted New Potatoes and Zucchini

New: Sheet-Pan Chicken with Roasted Plums and Onions (by Melissa Clark, in "Roast Chicken and Plums Make the Sweetest Sheet Pan Meal," in the New York Times and NYT Cooking. Published: September 4, 2020, updated: September 8, 2020); Simmered Kabocha Squash (by Just One Cookbook)

Quorn Meatless Grounds and Pinto Bean Chili

Quorn Meatless Grounds and Pinto Bean Chili
Green Beans with Garlic
Skillet Corn Bread

Tacos Two Ways

Tacos Two Ways
 ...and burritos
 ...with turkey or soy crumbles
Salad with roasted beets, pomegranate arils, goat cheese, and sunflower seeds

Regular: tacos

Baked Risotto with Greens and Peas

Baked Risotto with Greens and Peas
 ...with easy-over eggs or omelette

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Baked Risotto with Greens and Peas (by Kay Chun, NYTimes Cooking)

Fresh Ramen(ish) Two Ways

Fresh Ramen(ish) Two Ways
 ...with Grilled Teriyaki Tuna OR Tofu
 ...with Grilled Baby Bok Choy, Roma Tomatoes, and Scallions in Red Miso Broth

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar (Albany, CA)
Purple Slaw with Toasted Sesame Dressing

Made by Anja and me (slaw)

Calzones Two Ways

Calzones Two Ways
 ...with Tomato, Swiss Chard, and Ricotta
 ...with Eggplant, Mozzarella Cheese, and Marinara Sauce
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Tomato, Swiss Chard, and Ricotta Calzones (by Didi Emmons, Vegetarian Planet. Boston: Harvard Common P, 1997)

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Onion and Tomato Paste

Mooncake*