Thursday, December 31, 2020

New Year's Eve 2020

New Year's Eve 2020 

Teppanyaki
 ...with chicken, shrimp, fish balls, Sweet Earth Chile Green Chile Chedd'r Sausage, and halloumi
 ...with crimini mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, and eggplant
 ...with hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, and French dressing
Cellophane Noodles in Red Miso Broth
Redux: fruit cake

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Eventide Fish Chowder OR Redux: Cauliflower Cake

Eventide Fish Chowder OR Redux: Cauliflower Cake
Roasted Zucchini
Walnut and Fig Bread
Redux: Fruit Cake

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with loaded nachos
 ...with pineapple and plant-based pepperoni
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

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

New: Vegetarian Loaded Nachos with Pinto Beans (based on Loaded Nachos by Sam Sifton, in "Super Bowl 50 Playbook Calls for Loaded Nachos," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: February 2, 2016)

Monday, December 28, 2020

Fresh Corn Ravioli with Herb Cream Sauce

Fresh Corn Ravioli with Herb Cream Sauce
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Onions

Made by... Anja and Norbert (ravioli and sauce)

New: Fresh Corn Ravioli with Herb Cream Sauce (by Lindsay, loveandoliveoil.com. Published: July 24, 2012)

Sunday, December 27, 2020

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon Menu

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon Menu

 Roasted Vegetables
 ...button mushrooms, pearl onions, carrots, and potatoes
Plant-Based or Chicken Sausages
Cheese
Lembas Bread
Redux: Spotted Dick with Crème Anglaise

Made by... Anja and Maxime (all)

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Buttermilk-Brine Roast Chicken OR Redux: Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Chiles

Buttermilk-Brine Roast Chicken
OR Redux: Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Chiles
Creamy Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Beet Salad with Mandarin Orange and Parsley
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions
Spotted Dick with Crème Anglaise

Made by... Anja (spotted dick); Maxime (crème Anglaise); Anja and me (beet salad and rice)

New: Butternut-Brine Roast Chicken (by Samin Nosrat, "The Single Most Important Ingredient," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: April 25, 2017); Creamy Jerusalem Artichoke Soup (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food. New York:Schocken Books, 2007)

Friday, December 25, 2020

Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Chiles

Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Chiles
Redux: Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef
Green Beans with Red Onions and Lemon
Oat Rolls
Redux: Blueberry Pie

Made by... Anja, Maxime, and me (pie and green beans); Anja and me (rolls)

New: Butternut Squash and Fondue Pie With Pickled Chiles (by Yotam Ottolenghi, in "Fondue Flavor, But Make it Pie," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: October 14, 2019)

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Veggie Shepherd's Pie OR Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef

Veggie Shepherd's Pie OR Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef
Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts
Simple Crusty Bread
Redux: Blueberry Pie

Made by... Anja and me (shepherd's pie); Maxime ( Brussels sprouts)

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Delivery

Delivery... from Luke's Online Marketeberry
 ...lobster rolls and blueberry pie
 ...with gratitude to the Korpics!

Stir Fried Nappa Cabbage with Carrots

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Braised Chicken Thighs OR Seitan with Greens and Olives

Braised Chicken Thighs OR Seitan with Greens and Olives
Simple Crusty Bread

New: Braised Chicken Thighs with Greens and Olives (by Colu Henry, NYTimes Cooking); Simple Crusty Bread (Recipe from Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François, adapted by Nick Fox, "Soon the Bread Will Be Making Itself," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: November 21, 2007)

Monday, December 21, 2020

Kimchi and Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

Kimchi and Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Kimchi and Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Fresh Pasta with Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

Fresh Pasta with Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs
 ...with fettucine
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

New: Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs (by Kay Chun, NYTimes Cooking)

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Tacos and Burritos Two Ways

Tacos and Burritos Two Ways
 ...with ground turkey or Beyond Beef Ground
Salad with Apple, Pomegranate Arils, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

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

Regular: Tacos

Friday, December 18, 2020

One-Pot Smoky Fish OR Seitan Strips with Olives and Couscous

One-Pot Smoky Fish OR Seitan Strips with Olives and Couscous
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Redux: Chocolate Ice Cream
 ...with Roasted Walnuts, Chocolate Chips, Cherries, and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style, Meat OR Vegan

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style, Meat OR Vegan
Sautéed Broccoli di Ciccio
Short Grain Brown Rice

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Chicken OR Paneer Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken OR Paneer Casserole with Dried Fruit
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Onions
Fruit Cake

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Burgers Two Ways

 Burgers Two Ways
 ...with turkey patties
 ...with black-bean patties
 ...with optional sautéed onions, avocado, tomato, pickles, and cheese
Salad with Satsuma Mandarins, Pomegranate Arils, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Burgers

Monday, December 14, 2020

Spinach Artichoke Enchiladas

Spinach Artichoke Enchiladas

Made by... Anja and Maxime (all)

New: Spinach Artichoke Enchiladas (by Cookie and Kate)

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Coconut Red Curry with Tofu

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Coconut Red Curry with Tofu
Roasted Butternut Squash and Radicchio
Fruit Cake

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Friday, December 11, 2020

Spicy White Bean Stew with Broccoli Rabe

Spicy White Bean Stew with Broccoli Rabe
Sautéed Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar
Latkes
Apple Sauce*

Made by... Anja and me (stew and latkes)

Thursday, December 10, 2020

(Almost) My Mother's Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Curry
 ...with chicken
 ...with tofu and eggs
Teriyaki Roasted Sugar Pie Pumpkin, Cabbage, and Leeks
Udon Noodles*

Regular: curry

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Baked Rice with White Beans, Leeks and Lemon

Baked Rice with White Beans, Leeks and Lemon
Golden and Red Beets
Sautéed Beet Greens
Yogurt Sauce with Garlic, Ginger, Chili and Indian Spices

New: Baked Rice with White Beans, Leeks and Lemon (by Ali Slagle, NYTimes Cooking)

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style OR Redux: Chana Masala

Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style OR Redux: Chana Masala
Sabanekh bel Tamatem wal Loz (Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds)
Roz bel Balah (Rice with Dates)

New: Roz bel Balah (Rice with Dates) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009)

Monday, December 7, 2020

Traditional Couscous Soup

Traditional Couscous Soup

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Traditional Couscous Soup (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food. New York:Schocken Books, 2007)

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers

Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers
 ...with fresh spaghetti
Pan-Fried Shrimp OR Sweet Earth Green Chili Chedd'r Sausages

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Crisp Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter

Crisp Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter
Sweet Earth Green Chili Chedd'r Sausage
Applegate Organics Spinach & Feta Sausage
Redux: Cranberry Orange Cookies

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Crisp Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter (by Ali Slagle in NYTimes Cooking)

Friday, December 4, 2020

Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu

Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu
 ...with butternut squash, zucchini, pearl onions, crimini mushroom, and red bell pepper
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa
Cranberry Orange Cookies

Made by... Anja and me (veg and tofu, and cookies)

New: Cranberry Orange Cookies (by Mordavia on allrecipes.com)

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Pan-Fried Cod with Green Bell Pepper and Shiitake Mushrooms

Pan-Fried Cod with Green Bell Pepper and Shiitake Mushrooms
Kuri Squash Soup
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Cauliflower Curry

Cauliflower Curry
 ...with chickpeas
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Whole Wheat Naan*

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Cauliflower Curry

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Cheesy Eggplant and Rigatoni Bake

Cheesy Eggplant and Rigatoni Bake
Roasted Acorn Squash

Made by... Anja and me (Cheesy Eggplant and Rigatoni Bake)

New: Cheesy Eggplant and Rigatoni Bake (by Sue Li, NYTimes Cooking)