Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Sliced Apple, Pomegranate Arils, Goat Cheese, and Sunflower Seeds

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Ramen(ish) with Teriyaki Tofu and/or Sliced Fish Cake

Ramen(ish) with Teriyaki Tofu and/or Sliced Fish Cake
 ...in red miso broth with scallions
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Spanish Tortilla with Winter Greens and Garlic

Spanish Tortilla with Winter Greens and Garlic
Green Beans and Carrots
Redux: Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings and Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2020

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2020

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Cauliflower Cake
Redux: Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Redux: Gravy Two Ways
 ...mushroom or turkey
Redux: Buttermilk-Rye Rolls
Redux: Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings with Chocolate Ice Cream

Green Beans and Carrots

Made by... Anja and me (veg)

Thanksgiving 2020

Thanksgiving 2020

Grilled Turkey
Cauliflower Cake
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Cream
Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Gravy Two Ways
 ...mushroom or turkey
Buttermilk-Rye Rolls
Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings with Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (turkey); Maxime (ice cream); Anja and me (cauliflower cake, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, turkey gravy, rolls, and puddings)

New: Buttermilk-Rye Rolls (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006); Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings (by Melissa Clark in "A Sweet, Simple Menu of Thanksgiving Recipes for Two," in New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: November 16, 2020)

Redux: Mushroom Lasagne

Redux: Mushroom Lasagne
Sautéed Green Kale with Onions

Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Broccoli

Vegetable Paella with Seitan Chorizo and Chickpeas

Vegetable Paella with Seitan Chorizo and Chickpeas
Butternut Squash Soup with Cider Cream

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Vegetable Paella with Seitan Chorizo and Chickpeas (based on, "Vegetable Paelaa with Chorizo," by Kay Chun in NYTimes Cooking)

Lo Mein Two Ways

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Lo Mein Two Ways
...with chicken, fish balls, and yau choy
 ...with braised tofu, quail eggs, and yau choy
Stir-Fried Choy Sum

Made by... Anja (choy sum); Anja and me (noodles)

Pizza Two Ways

Pizza Two Ways
 ...mac' attack pizza (pizza with macaroni and cheese)
 ...with crimini mushrooms, green bell peppers, and red onion
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Redux: Tomato Soup Spice Cake

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: mac' attack pizza (macaroni and cheese based on "The Best Stovetop Mac and Cheese," by Gimme Some Oven)

Regular: pizza

Ramen(ish) Two Ways

Ramen(ish) Two Ways
 ...with Salmon Teriyaki and Mussels in Dashi
 ...with Eggs and Shiitake Mushrooms inRed Miso Broth
Gailan with Mushroom-Soy Sauce

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Oven Fried Chicken OR Vegetarian Sausage

Oven Fried Chicken OR Vegetarian Sausage
Roasted Russet Potatoes
Salad with Roasted Beets, Pomegranate Arils, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pita,and Sunflower Seeds

Mapo Tofu

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: November Cakes

Baked Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Baked Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust
OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie
Broccoli Pancotto
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze
Redux: November Cakes

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Swiss Chard with Chili
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: November Cakes

Made by... Anja (all)

Kale-Sauce Pasta

 Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Kale-Sauce Pasta
 ...with fresh penne
Smoky Eggplant Soup
November Cakes

Made by... Anja (November cakes); Norbert (penne)

Biang Biang Noodles Two Ways

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Biang Biang Noodles Two Ways
 ...with Spicy Cumin Lamb
 ...with Spicy Cumin Tofu
Sautéed Cabbage with Caraway Seeds and Sake
Redux: Apple Gingersnap Crumble

Made by... Anja and me (noodles)

New: Biang Biang Noodles (based on "Spicy Cumin Lamb Biang Biang Noodles," by Sarah in The Woks of Life. Posted: January 15, 2017. Updated: September 9, 2020)

Take Out

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Take Out
 ...from Cafe Raj (Albany, CA)
Apple Gingersnap Crumble

Made by... Anja and me (apple crumble)

New: Apple Gingersnap Crumble (by Melissa Clark, in "How to Make Thanksgiving Dinner in 8 Hours," in the New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: November 7, 2017)

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Kale and Mushroom Strata

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots
OR Redux: Kale and Mushroom Strata
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard, Spinach, and Onion
Short Grain Brown Rice

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberries, and Sunflower Seeds
Walnut Bread

New: Walnut Bread (by Florence Fabricant in "Three Recipes to Savor to the Last Crumb," in the New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: April 22, 2014)

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

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia
OR Redux: Mayan Squash and Mushroom Quiche
Sautéed Kale and Onion
Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Peanut Noodles

Peanut Noodles
Pan-Fried Tofu
Miso Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, and Green Beans

Made by... Anja (veg and tofu); Anja and me (peanut noodles)

New: Peanut Noodles (by Kaitlin in The Woks of Life. Published: July 19, 2020, updated: September 14, 2020)

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
 ...with Turkey Meatballs or Redux: White Bean Balls
Toasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple
Redux: Berry Cream Cheese Cake

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Tacos and Burritos Two Ways

Election 2020 Celebration for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Tacos and Burritos Two Ways
 ...with ground turkey or pinto beans
Salad with Plum, Pomegranate Arils, Chickpeas, and Toasted Walnuts
Berry Cream Cheese Cake
 ...with Blueberries

Made by... Anja and me (tacos and salad)

New: Berry Cream Cheese Cake (by Yossy Arefi in Snacking Cakes, epicurious.com. Published: November 2020)

Regular: tacos

Spinach and Onion Tart

Spinach and Onion Tart
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips and Optional Cherries and Toasted Walnuts

Made by... Anja and me (tart and soup); Anja (biscuits)

New: Spinach and Onion Tart (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)

Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
 ...with chicken OR Sweet Earth seitan strips
Simmered Kabocha Squash
Short grain Brown Rice

New: Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) (by Hannah Kirshner, NYTimes Cooking)

Fish with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Fish with Spicy Tomato Sauce
 ...with Yellowfin Tuna
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Onion
Cheesy Polenta
Redux: Finger Cookies

Stir-Fried Pork OR Tofu and Pineapple

Stir-Fried Pork OR Tofu and Pineapple
Roasted Zucchini with Garlic
Braised Turnips
Jasmine Rice with Quinoa

White Bean Pot Pie

White Bean Pot Pie
Roasted Parsnips and Rutabega
Redux: Finger Cookies

Made by... Anja (all)

New: White Bean Pot Pie (based on "Thyme and White Bean Pot Pies," by Minimalist Baker)

Ramen(ish) with Teriyaki Tofu and Fish Balls

Ramen(ish) with Teriyaki Tofu and Fish Balls
Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Teriyaki Sauce
Miso Broth
Redux: Finger Cookies

Made by... Norbert (noodles)