Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Pasta with Lentils and Kale
 ...with whole wheat fusilli

Braised Lemon-Saffron Chicken and Potatoes OR Redux: Black Bean Soup

Braised Lemon-Saffron Chicken and Potatoes
OR Redux: Black Bean Soup
Pan-Fried Green Beans with Garlic
Medium Grain Brown Rice

New: Braised Lemon-Saffron Chicken and Potatoes (by Yasmin Fahr, NYTimes Cooking

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes, Mandarin Oranges, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Glazed Tofu with Chile and Star Anise

Glazed Tofu with Chile and Star Anise
Crunchy Asian Coleslaw
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Glazed Tofu with Chile and Star Anise (by Yewande Komolafe, in NYTime Cooking); Crunchy Asian Coleslaw (Taste of Home)

Ramen(ish) with Red-Cooked Lion Heads OR Hard-Cooked Eggs

Ramen(ish) with Red-Cooked Lion Heads OR Hard-Cooked Eggs
 ...with cabbage

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Omurice

Omurice
Lemony Pea and Spinach Soup

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

New: Lemony Pea and Spinach Soup (by Alexa Weibel, in NYTimes Cooking)

Rice Cakes with Vegetables and Tofu

Rice Cakes with Vegetables and Tofu
Silken Tofu Banchan
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Redux: Best Chocolate Cake

Made by... Maxime and me (rice cakes and tofu)

Sheet-Pan Trout OR Redux: Lentil Loaf

Sheet-Pan Trout OR Redux: Lentil Loaf
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits

New: Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits (Erin Jeanne McDowell, in NYTimes Cooking)

Turkey and Quorn Tacos

Turkey and Quorn Tacos
...and burritos
Salad with Beets, Cucumber, Tomato, and Roasted Walnuts

Regular: tacos

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)
Sautéed Red Chard with Onions, Toasted Pepitas, and Pomegranate Molasses
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata

Cheesy Kale and Mushroom Strata
Cabbage with Carrot and Leeks

Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers

Pasta with Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers
 ...with fresh spaghetti
Chicken OR Vegetarian Sausages*
Redux: Speculaas Cookies

Mustard Grilled Chicken OR Halloumi

Mustard Grilled Chicken OR Halloumi
Grilled Mixed Summer Squashes and Onions
Green Goddess Potato Salad
Redux: Battenberg Cake

Redux: Lee's Dim Sum

Redux: Lee's Dim Sum
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

Coconut Fish OR Tofu and Tomato Bake

Coconut Fish OR Tofu and Tomato Bake
 ...with cod
Salad with Golden Beets, Navel Orange, Cucumbers, Dried Cranberries, and Toasted Walnuts
Medium Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Earl Grey Shorbread Cookies

New: Coconut Fish and Tomato Bake (by Yewande Komolafe, in NYTimes Cooking)

Lentil Loaf

Lentil Loaf
Sautéed Spinach
Mashed Potatoes

Redux: Senate Bean Soup OR Loaded Black Bean and Salsa Quesadilla

Redux: Senate Bean Soup OR Loaded Black Bean and Salsa Quesadilla
Redux: Cabbage and Corn Slaw with Cilantro and Orange Dressing
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Salsa
Cabbage and Corn Slaw with Cilantro and Orange Dressing
Medium grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Pizzas Two Ways

Pizzas Two Ways
 ...white pizza with clam chowder, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
 ...pizza with roasted eggplant and Portobello mushroom
Carrot-Parsnip Soup

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: pizza

Ramen(ish) Two Ways

Ramen(ish) Two Ways
 ...with with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken
 ...OR with Hard Cooked Eggs in Red Miso Broth
Broccoli and Carrots

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

Ultimate Braised Tofu

Ultimate Braised Tofu
Roasted Zucchini
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Collard Greens with Bacon
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Pan-glazed Fish with Citrus and Soy

Pan-glazed Fish with Citrus and Soy
 ...with tilapia
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Redux: Grilled Turkey

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Cream
Redux: Bourbon Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Pull-Apart Cranberry-Pecan Buns

Redux: Grilled Turkey

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Redux: Bourbon Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Pull-Apart Cranberry-Pecan Buns
Redux: Pumpkin Pie
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Grilled Turkey OR Redux: Chickpea and Mushroom Samosa Pie

Happy Halfgiving!

Grilled Turkey
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Redux: Chickpea and Mushroom Samosa Pie
Redux: Bourbon Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Pull-Apart Cranberry-Pecan Buns
Redux: Pumpkin Pie
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert and me (turkey); Anja, Maxime, and me (green beans)

Chickpea and Mushroom Samosa Pie

Happy Halfgiving!

Chickpea and Mushroom Samosa Pie
Bourbon Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Cream
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Mushroom Gravy
Pull-Apart Cranberry-Pecan Buns
Redux: Pumpkin Pie
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

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

New: Chickpea and Mushroom Samosa Pie (Based on, "Samosa Pie," recipe by Nadiya Hussain, adapted by Rachel Wharton, in "The Secret to Smooth Doughs and Fluffy Bread Is Already at Hand," in the New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: April 21, 2021). Pull-Apart Cranberry-Pecan Buns (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006). Rum Raisin Ice Cream (based on recipe by Anna Markow, in Serious Eats. Updated: April 15, 2020)

Lee's Dim Sum

Lee's Dim Sum
Salad with Snap Peas, Carrots, Cucumber, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (pie)

New: Freena's Pumpkin Pie

Eventide Fish Chowder OR Redux: Mexican Pasta Seitan Crumbles with Italian Seasonings

Eventide Fish Chowder OR Redux:  Mexican Pasta Seitan Crumbles with Italian Seasonings

Red Chard with Onions

Brown Soda Bread

Mexican Pasta Two Ways

Mexican Pasta Two Ways
 ...with turkey Italian meatballs OR seitan crumbles with Italian seasonings
Warm Purple Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Made by Maxime and me (all)

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck or Tofu

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck or Tofu
Glazed Purple Top Turnips
Udon Noodles

Made by... Maxime and me (all)

Senate Bean Soup OR Redux: Lentil Soup

Senate Bean Soup OR Redux: Lentil Soup
Roasted Broccoli, Portobello Mushroom, and Onion
Spelt Popovers

Made by... Anja (all)

Spiced Sweet Potato Pie

Spiced Sweet Potato Pie
Salad with Golden Beets, Mandarin Orange, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Spiced Sweet Potato Pie (by Liz Macri on taste.com.au)

Ramen(ish) with Grilled Chicken or Tofu Teriyaki

Ramen(ish) with Grilled Chicken or Tofu Teriyaki
 ...in chicken or red-miso broth
Grilled Baby Bok Choy
Redux: Apple Pie à la Mode

Made by... Norbert (noodles); Anja, Maxime, and me (proteins, broth, veg)

Jessica Alba's Enchiladas Two Ways

Jessica Alba's Enchiladas Two Ways
 ...with chicken or tofu
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Redux: Apple Pie à la Mode

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

Burgers Two Ways

Burgers Two Ways
 ...with Turkey Patties
 ...with Black-Bean Patties
 ...with sautéed onions and mushrooms, or tomato, avocado, and pickle
Salad with Beets, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Apple Pie à la Mode

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

Regular: burgers 

Redux: Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Redux: Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
Beet Greens with Onion

Pad Thai with Shrimp OR Tofu

Pad Thai with Shrimp OR Tofu
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions

Made by... Maxime (veg)

Fresh Pasta with Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

Fresh Pasta with Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs
...with fettucine
Roasted Zucchini , Crimini Mushrooms, and Onion
Redux: Best Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse and Cherries

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

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Green Beans and Carrots
Earl Grey Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and Maxime (mac and cheese); Maxime and me (veg); Norbert and Maxime (ice cream)

Black-Bean Tofu with Broccoli

Black-Bean Tofu with Broccoli
Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Medium Grain Brown Rice
Best Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse and Cherries

Made by... Maxime and Anja (soup); Anja (cake)

New: Black-Bean Tofu with Broccoli (based on, "Black-Bean Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli," by Lillian Chou, in Gourmet,  February 2006)

Photo by Sandra

Buttermilk-Brine Roast Chicken OR Redux: Asparagus and Crimini Mushroom Quiche

Buttermilk-Brine Roast Chicken OR Redux: Asparagus and Crimini Mushroom Quiche
Sautéed Green Kale
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Spicy Tomato Sauce with Tuna or Halloumi

Spicy Tomato Sauce with Tuna or Halloumi
Roasted Cauliflower, Carrots, and Onion
Jasmine Rice with Quinoa, Corn, and Peas

Made by... Maxime and me (tomato sauce, rice)

(Almost) My Mother's Curry Two Ways

(Almost) My Mother's Curry Two Ways
 ...with chicken or tofu
Nappa Cabbage with Bamboo Shoots

Regular: curry

Redux: Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways

 Redux: Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways
...with turkey pepperoni
 ...with portobello mushroom
Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Silken Tofu Banchan

Silken Tofu Banchan
Marbled Tea Eggs
Quick Cucumber Pickles
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (eggs); Anja (tofu, pickles, bok choy, and rice)

New: Silken Tofu Banchan (by Li's QuaranEATS. Instagram post. Published: April 25, 2021. https://www.instagram.com/quaraneat/?hl=en)

Corn Stalk Bread with Spreads

Corn Stalk Bread with Spreads
 ...with Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. Cheeses: Foggy Morning with Basil and Garlic and San Geronimo
 ...with Brie
 ...with red pepper hummus
Green Cabbage and Parmesan Soup

Made by... Anja and me (soup)

Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Vegetarian Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
Purple Cabbage and Parmesan Soup

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

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Red Beets, Mandarin Oranges,  Toasted Pepitas, and Feta Cheese

Made by... Anja and me (tart); Maxime, Anja, and me (salad)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia OR Redux: Chickpea Beanballs

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia OR Redux: Chickpea Beanballs
Mushroom Gravy
Roasted Red Beets, Mandarin Oranges, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pepitas, and Parsley
Mashed Potatoes

Redux: Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice with Tahdig)

Redux: Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice with Tahdig)
Redux: Vegetable and Chickpea Topping from Yotam Ottolenghi's Ultimate Winter Couscous
Beet Greens with Onions

Corn Polenta with Baked Eggs

Corn Polenta with Baked Eggs
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberry, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

New: Corn Polenta with Baked Eggs (by Melissa Clark in "5 Recipes that Are a Sure Thing in an Uncertain Time," in the New York Times and NYT Cooking. Published: September 22, 2020)

Vegan Adobo

Vegan Adobo

Napa Cabbage with Scallion in Chinese Brown Sauce

Medium Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Vegan Adobo (by Kaitlin in The Woks of Life. Published: September 14, 2020, updated: November 15, 2020)

Fresh Pasta with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, and Garlicky Bread Crumbs

Fresh Pasta with Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard, and Garlicky Bread Crumbs
Sausages: Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausages or Green Chili Chedd'r Plant Based Sausage
Speculaas Cookies

Made by... Norbert (pasta); Anja and Norbert (cookies)

New: Speculaas

One-Pot Japanese Curry and Rice Two Ways

One-Pot Japanese Curry and Rice Two Ways
 ...with chicken or tofu
Roasted Broccoli, Black Radish, and Red Onion
Speculaasjes Cookies

Made by... Norbert (cookies); Anja and me (curry and rice, veg)

New: One-Pot Japanese Curry and Rice (by Kay Chun, based on "One-Pot Japanese Chicken Curry and Rice," in NYTimes Cooking); Speculaasjes (by Rutger van den Broek in rutgerbakt.nl. Published: November 3, 2019)

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad
Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini
Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flat Bread

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

New: Chickpea Salad (by Holly N. in spendwithpennies.com) 

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
...with cod
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Redux: Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Redux: Asparagus and Crimini Mushroom Quiche

Redux: Asparagus and Crimini Mushroom Quiche
Salad with Roasted Sunchokes, Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms, Mandarin Orange, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Oven-Roasted Fries

Crisp Tofu Katsu With Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Crisp Tofu Katsu With Lemon-Tahini Sauce
...with roasted cauliflower and shiitake mushrooms
...on jasmine rice and quinoa

 

Wicked Thai Chicken Soup

Wicked Thai Chicken Soup
Garlicky Cabbage & Fish Sauce Stir Fry
Redux: Fresh Ramen(ish)

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Wicked Thai Chicken Soup (by Jennifer in Seasons and Suppers. Published: October 18, 2018. Last updated: April 9, 2021); Garlicky Cabbage & Fish Sauce Stir Fry (by Pailin Chongchitnant in Hot Thai Kitchen. Published: September 21, 2018. Last updated: January 4, 2021

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Turkey Meatballs with Ginger and Fish Sauce

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Turkey Meatballs with Ginger and Fish Sauce
 ...in chicken broth with sliced tomato and cilantro
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Redux: Battenberg

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

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways
 ...with turkey pepperoni
 ...with portobello mushroom
Salad with Peaches, Peas, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Redux: Battenberg

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: pizza

Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale

Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
Roasted Green Beans
Walnut Bread
 ...with dates or dried figs
Battenberg

Made by... Anja and me (soup, bread, and cake)

New: Battenberg (by Cassie Best, "Easiest Ever Battenberg," on BBC Good Food. "3-Ingredient Homemade Marzipan," by Elizabeth LeBau, on the Spruce Eats, updated: March 19, 2021)

Photo by Anja

Turkey and Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey and Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Golden Beets, Apple, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Redux: Split Pea Soup

Redux: Split Pea Soup
Grilled Radicchio
Sautéed Beet Greens
Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Turmeric-Black Pepper Tofu with Asparagus

Turmeric-Black Pepper Tofu with Asparagus
Nappa Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions

Gingered Squash and Ham Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings

Gingered Squash and Ham Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Gingered Squash and Ham Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings (Gourmet, December 1995)

Fresh Pasta with Zucchini, Shrimp and Saffron

Fresh Pasta With Zucchini, Shrimp and Saffron
 ...with fettucini

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

New: Pasta With Zucchini, Shrimp and Saffron (recipe from Biba Caggiano, adapted by Molly O'Neill, in NYTimes Cooking)

Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg Custard)

Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg Custard)
Stir-Fried Broccoli, Orange Bell Pepper, White Mushroom, and Onion
Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
 ...okaka (omibushi and soy sauce), omibushi, and furikake 

Made by... Anja and me (veg and onigiri); Anja (chawanmushi)

New: Chawanmushi and Onigiri (by justonecookbook)

Photo by Sandra

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Sautéed Red Chard with Onions and Anchovy Paste

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Great China (Berkeley, CA)
Stir-Fried Spinach with Fermented Bean Curd and Garlic
Medium GrainBrown Rice

Burgers

Burgers
 ...with ground turkey or redux: black bean patties
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, and sautéed onions and crimini mushrooms
Caesar Salad 

Regular: burgers

Redux: Pizza Two Ways

 Pizza
 ...with (almost) my mother's chicken curry and mozzarella cheese
 ...with ham and pineapple
Salad with Arugula, Roasted Butternut Squash and Sunchokes, and Dried Cranberries

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar

Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans and Cheddar
Roasted Carrots and parsnips

Made by... Anja (all)

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Grilled Pork Chops and Baby Bok Choy

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Grilled Pork Chops and Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice with Tahdig)

Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice with Tahdig)
Vegetable and Chickpea Topping from Yotam Ottolenghi's Ultimate Winter Couscous

Made by... Anja and me (rice)

New: Sabzi Polo (Herbed Rice with Tahdig) (by Samin Nosrat, "The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year," in New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: March 14, 2017)

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Bacon Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Bacon Soup
Salad with Arugula and Romaine Lettuces, Roasted Red Beets, Mandarin Orange, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Made by... Anja and me (salad)

Redux: Orecchiette Cooked in Chickpea and Tomato Sauce

Redux: Orecchiette Cooked in Chickpea and Tomato Sauce
Salad with Arugula and Romaine Lettuces, Roasted Red Beets, Mandarin Orange, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Redux

Redux
 ...panfried tofu with Asian caramel sauce with medium grain brown rice
 ...lentil walnut tacos with cabbage lime slaw
 ...broccoli with carrots and red onions

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
Broccoli with Carrots and Red Onions
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Lentil Walnut Tacos

Lentil Walnut Tacos
 ...with cheese sauce
Cabbage Lime Slaw

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Lentil Walnut Tacos with Cabbage Lime Slaw (based on "Lentil Walnut Tacos with Smokey Cashew Queso Sauce," by Dishing Up the Dirt, on dishingupthedirt.com); Cheese Sauce (based on "Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce," by Joanne Ozug, on fifteenspatulas.com. Published: January 18, 2015, updated: February 7, 2019)

Fresh Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
 ...with penne
3-Ingredient Sweet and Smoky Brussels Sprouts

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Grilled Tuna Souvlaki

Grilled Tuna Souvlaki
Grilled Eggplant with Cumin and Sesame Oil
Yogurt Sauce with Cucumber and Mint

Made by... Anja and me (all)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Sautéed Zucchini with Onions
Udon Noodles*

Made by... Anja (baby bok choy)

Regular: curry

Redux: Maple Pork and Beans

Redux: Maple Pork and Beans
Crispy Kale with Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Redux: Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Creamy Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Salad with Carrots, Cara Cara Orange, Mandarin Orange, Edamame, and Peanuts

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Spinach
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Miso-Glazed Fish

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Miso-Glazed Fish
 ...with tilapia
 ...in yellow miso broth
Pan-Cooked Sliced Carrots
Redux: Nappa Cabbage in Chicken Broth

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

New: Miso-Glazed Fish (by Martha Rose Shulman, in "Miso, For So Much More Than Just Soup," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: September 13, 2013.

Take Out

Take Out
...from Kippu Japanese Cuisine (San Francisco, CA)
Nappa Cabbage in Chicken Broth

Made by... Anja and me (veg)

Asparagus and Crimini Mushroom Quiche

Asparagus and Crimini Mushroom Quiche
Roasted Yellow Squash
Everything Parker House Rolls

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Everything Parker House Rolls (by Erin Jeanne McDowell, NYTimes Cooking)

Chicken Thighs with Easy Mole Sauce

Chicken Thighs with Easy Mole Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower
Long Grain Brown Rice with Corn and Peas

Made by... Anja and me (chicken and cauliflower)

Massaman Curry with Tofu

Massaman Curry with Tofu
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Sage

Cod and Kimchi Stew

Cod and Kimchi Stew
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger
Short Grained Brown Rice
Redux: Pear, Date, and Apricot Pie

New: Cod and Kimchi Stew (by Rick A. Martinez, in NYTimes Cooking)

Orecchiette Cooked in Chickpea and Tomato Sauce

Orecchiette Cooked in Chickpea and Tomato Sauce
Crispy Kale with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Orecchiette Cooked in Chickpea and Tomato Sauce (by Yotam Ottolenghi, "Cook Smart: Yotam Ottolenghi's Recipe Cheats," The Guardian. Published: April 21, 2018); Crispy Kale with Carrot-Ginger Dressing (by Anja)

Pizza

Happy π Day!

Pizza
 ...with (almost) my mother's chicken curry and mozzarella cheese
 ...with ham and pineapple
Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Baby Lima Beans, Roasted Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries
Redux: Pear, Date, and Apricot Pie

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Pizza

Photo by Sandra

Photo by Sandra

Fresh Pasta with Turkey Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Turkey Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
 ...with Spaghettini
Smoky Eggplant Soup
Pear, Date, and Apricot Pie

Made by... Anja (soup and pie); Norbert (pasta)

Steamed Pork with Glutinous Rice

Steamed Pork with Glutinous Rice
 ...steamed in bamboo leaves
Sautéed Broccoli, Crimini Mushrooms, and Red Onion
Redux: Chocolate Ice Cream 

New: Steamed Pork with Glutinous Rice (based on "Steamed Ribs with Glutinous Rice — Nuòmi Zhēng Pái Gu, 糯米蒸排骨], by Kaitlin in thewoksoflife.com. Published: January 27, 2018, updated: August 21, 2020)

Photo by Sandra

Maxie's Shrimp and Grits

Maxie's Shrimp and Grits
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

New: Maxie's Shrimp and Grits (chowhound.com)

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Salad with Roasted Sunchokes, Beets, Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, and Sunflower Seeds
Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

Redux: Chicken Wontons

Redux: Chicken Wontons
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Curried Squash Galette

Curried Squash Galette
Arugula Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja (all)

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Tofu and Hard-Cooked Eggs

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Tofu and Hard-Cooked Eggs
Sautéed Asparagus, Portobello Mushroom, Bell Pepper, and Red Onion
Tang Yuan Two Ways: with Black Sesame and with Peanut Filling

Made by... Norbert (noodles); Anja and me (tang yuan)

Chinese Hot Pot

 Chinese Hot Pot
 ...with lamb, chicken, and shrimp, savoy cabbage, and cellophane noodles
 ...with sesame dipping sauce
Redux: Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Sesame Dipping Sauce (thespicehouse.com)

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Roasted Red Beets, Cara Cara Orange, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (ice cream); Anja and me (tacos and salad)

Regular: tacos

Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style

Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style
Sautéed Broccoli with Sunchokes
Tuna Steaks Moroccan Style

Redux: Fresh Corn Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

Redux: Fresh Corn Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Roasted Zucchini with Garlic

Braised Tofu

Braised Tofu
Sautéed Broccoli with Sunchokes
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Redux: Peking Duck

Redux: Peking Duck
Stir-Fried Arugula and Cellophane Noodles in Duck Broth
Redux: Lotus Leaf Buns

Made by... Anja and me (arugula)

Grilled Peking Duck

Grilled Peking Duck
Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Garlic Sauce
Lotus Leaf Buns

Made by... Norbert and me (duck); Anja and me (eggplant, buns)

New: Lotus Leaf Buns (by Judy, thewoksoflife.com. Published:August, 30, 2018. Updated: August 18,2020)

Turkey OR Redux: Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Redux: Black Bean Burgers
 ...with avocado, tomato, and pickle
 ...with sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with Roasted Kabocha Squash, Yellow Bell Pepper, Snap Peas, Carrot, Dried Cranberries, Pine Nuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Burgers

Green Posole with Fish

Tilapia Posole with Fish
 ...with Tilapia
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

New: Tilapia Posole 

Redux: Vegan Red Beans, Southern Style

Redux: Vegan Red Beans, Southern Style
Collard Greens with Bacon
Medium Grained Brown Rice

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
 ...with crimini mushrooms
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Udon Noodles*

Regular: curry

Kabocha Pork Stir Fry

Kabocha Pork Stir Fry
Roasted Kabocha with Teriyaki Sauce
Short Grained Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Kabocha Pork Stir Fry (by justonecookbook.com)

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Vegetarian Duck

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Vegetarian Duck (sù yā 素鸭)
Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Honey, Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce, and Red-Pepper Flakes

Made by... Norbert (noodles); Anja and me (vegetarian duck); Anja (Brussels sprouts)

New: Chinese Vegetarian Duck (by Judy, thewoksoflife.com. Published: January 28, 2021)

Tofu Fu Yung Soup

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Shrimp and Pork Potstickers
Stir-Fried Asparagus, Orange Bell Pepper, Snap Peas, Onion, and Water Chestnuts
Redux: New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Photo by Sandra

Lo Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Greens

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Lo Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Greens
 ...with arugula, spinach, and leeks
Redux: New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Redux: Black Bean Tart

Redux: Black Bean Tart
Salad with Roasted Sunchokes, Pink Lady Apple, Toasted Pine Nuts, Dried Cranberries, and Goat Cheese
Redux: New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Buddha's Delight (罗汉斋, luóhàn zhāi)

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Buddha's Delight (罗汉斋, luóhàn zhāi)
Pan-Steamed Broccoli
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Velvet Chicken
Redux: New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Velvet Chicken

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!

Happy Lunar New Year!

Velvet Chicken
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Redux: Jasmine Rice and Quinoa
Redux: New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Made by... Anja (all)

Chicken Wontons

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Chicken Wontons
 ...with watercress
Sautéed Daikon Tops
Redux: Scallion Pancakes
Redux: New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Vegetable and Tofu Chow Fun

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Vegetable and Tofu Chow Fun
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
New Year's Cake (年糕,  Niángāo)

Made by... Anja (chow fun); Anja and me (choy sum)

Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab with Ginger, and Scallions

恭喜發財 Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab with Ginger, and Scallions
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Spring Rolls
Green Tea Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (ice cream); Anja and me (crab, spring rolls)

New: Green Tea Ice Cream  (by Just One Cookbook)

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Herby Polenta with Corn, Eggs and Feta

Herby Polenta with Corn, Eggs and Feta
Spinach Soup

New: Herby Polenta with Corn, Eggs and Feta (by Yotam Ottolenghi, in"Polenta That You'll Never Need to Stir," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: May 28, 2019); Ispanak Corbasi (Spinach Soup) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009).

Glazed Cod with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce

Glazed Cod with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce
 ...with soba noodles

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup
Sautéed Red Chard
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (all)

Oven-Fried Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken
Green Beans
Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Roasted Butternut Squash
Bakesale Betty's Buttermilk Pie 

Made by... Norbert (pasta); Anja and me (carbonara sauce)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Cara Cara Orange, Pomegranate Arils, Chickpeas, Peas, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Baked Risotto with Greens and Peas

Baked Risotto with Greens and Peas
Sautéed Shrimp and Sugar Snaps

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Carrot, Ginger, and Beet Soup
Medium Grain Brown Rice

New: Carrot, Ginger, and Beet Soup   (by Didi Emmons, Vegetarian Planet. Boston: Harvard Common P, 1997)

Redux: Pasta with Yogurt and Chickpeas

Redux: Pasta with Yogurt and Chickpeas
Redux: Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Apple Chips
Collard Greens with Onions

Pasta with Yogurt and Chickpeas

Pasta with Yogurt and Chickpeas
Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Apple Chips

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Pasta with Yogurt and Chickpeas (based on "Macaroni with Yoghurt and Spicy Lamb," by Yotam Ottolenghi in "Yotam Ottolenghi's Comfort Food Recipes," The Guardian. Published: January 23, 2021);  Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Apple Chips (based on "Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Parsnip Chips," by Tara Parker-Pope in "Cooking Light's No Meat Thanksgiving Meal," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: November 10, 2010)

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Thai Red Curry with Kabocha Squash and Tofu

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Thai Red Curry with Kabocha Squash and Tofu
 ...and fish cake

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

New: Thai Red Curry with Kabocha Squash and Tofu (based on "Thai Red Curry with Kabocha Squash," by Lisa Lavery on chowhound.com)

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways

Cheesy Pan Pizza Two Ways
 ...plain and with spinach, artichoke hearts, and crimini mushrooms
Salad with Chioggia Beets, D'Anjou Pear, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Salty-Sweet Peanut Butter Sandies

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: pizza

Japchae with Tofu

Japchae with Tofu
Hot and Sour Soup
Stir-Fried Broccoli, King Oyster Mushroom, Red Bell Pepper, and Bamboo Shoots
Redux: Earl Grey Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Anja (japchae)

New: Japchae with Tofu (based on, "Japchae: Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry," by Kaitlin in The Woks of Life. Published: April 15, 2019, updated: August 17, 2020)

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Chioggia Beets, Sunchokes, Sunflower Seeds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Pan-Fried Tuna

Pan-Fried Tuna
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Pomegranate Arils
Roasted Red Potatoes
Redux: Cilantro-Coriander Dressing
Redux: Tahini Sauce

Maple-Roasted Tofu with Butternut Squash and Bacon

Maple-Roasted Tofu with Butternut Squash and Bacon
Medium Grained Brown Rice

New: Maple-Roasted Tofu with Butternut Squash and Bacon (by Melissa Clark, "The Meat-Lover's Guide To Eating Less Meat," in New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: January 2, 2020)

Maple-Habanero Glazed Pork Steaks

Maple-Habanero Glazed Pork Steaks
Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage with Baby Spinach
Medium Grain Brown Rice with Carrots and Onions

Made by... Anja (pork and veg)

New: Maple-Habanero Glazed Pork Steaks (by Rick Martinez, bonappetit.com. Published: October 18, 2017)

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Sage

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Sage
 ...with penne
Roasted Zucchini with Onion, Kalamata Olives, and Lemon

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Roasted Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion
Banana-Nut-Chocolate Chip Mini-muffins
Redux: Earl Grey Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (enchiladas); Anja (veg)

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Paneer, and Lentil Salad
 ...on a bed of Romaine lettuce, radicchio, and arugula
Redux: Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread
Earl Grey Ice Cream
 ...with caramel sauce and chocolate chips

Made by... Anja and me (salad); Norbert (ice cream)

Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari)

Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (Ande ki Kari)
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Green Salad
Redux: Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

Pan-Glazed Fish with Citrus and Soy

Pan-Glazed Fish with Citrus and Soy
 ...with cod
Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage with Arugula
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Pan-Glazed Fish with Citrus and Soy (by Elizabeth Andoh, "In the Realm of the Senses," Gourmet. Published: November 2003)

Turkey OR Redux: Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Redux: Black Bean Burgers
 ...with avocado, tomato, and/or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Radicchio, Arugula, Cara Cara Orange, Pomegranate Arils, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burgers

Fried Forbidden Rice

Fried Forbidden Rice
 ...with eggs
Spicy Daikon and Carrot
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Anja (all)

New: Fried Forbidden Rice (by Sang Yoon in foodandwine.com. Published: February 2010)

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

Fresh Ramen(ish) with Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs
 ...in White Miso Broth
Roasted Golden Beets
Sautéed Red Chard with Onion

Made by... Norbert (noodles); Sandra and Anja (vegetables)

New: Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs (by David Tanis, in "A January Menu That Comforts and Restores," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: December 31, 2020)

Chickpea and Herb Fatteh

Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread
Roasted Golden Beets
Cabbage and Parmesan Soup

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread (by Melissa Clark, in "The Stuff of Great Grilled Flatbreads," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: August 20, 2014)

Redux: Lasagne and Redux: Kale and Mushroom Strata

Redux: Lasagne and Redux: Kale and Mushroom Strata
Tomato, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Cucumber
Redux: Fruit Cake

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir Fried Napa Cabbage and Carrots
Udon*

Regular: curry

Crisp Tofu Katsu With Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Crisp Tofu Katsu With Lemon-Tahini Sauce
 ...on jasmine rice and quinoa
 ...with roasted cauliflower and shiitake mushrooms

Cajun-Style Blackened Tilapia

Cajun-Style Blackened Tilapia
Caesar Salad
Polenta

Stormlight Curry with Seitan Strips

Stormlight Curry with Seitan Strips
Simmered Kabocha Squash
Short Grained Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and Maxime (all)

New: Stormlight Curry (based on "Stormlight Curry," by Deana Whitney, in "Cosmere Cuisine: Meals Inspired by The Stormlight Archive (Part 1)" on tor.com. Published: July 16, 2020)

Spanakopitta

Spanakopitta
Megadarra 

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

New: Megadarra (Brown Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions) (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009)

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
 ...with Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Roasted Green Beans, Parsnips, and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice
Black Rice Pudding

Made by... Anja and Maxime (rice pudding); Anja and me (vegetables)

Take Out

 Take Out
 ...from Cha Ya Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Fresh Pasta with Chickpeas, Broccoli and Ricotta

Fresh Pasta with Chickpeas, Broccoli and Ricotta
 ...with linguini
Butternut Squash Soup

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

New: Fresh Pasta with Chickpeas, Broccoli and Ricotta (based on,"Linguini with Chickpeas, Broccoli and Ricotta" by Sarah Copeland, NYTimes Cooking)

Colombian Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie

Colombian Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew
 ...with avocado, capers, yogurt, and parsley

OR Redux: Cacio e Pepe Pie

Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Onion and Roasted Red Beets with Goat Cheese

Roasted Sunchokes

Spelt Popovers

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Cabbage and Parmesan Soup

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Rakia's Dad's Shrimp Curry OR Redux: Red Lentil Soup

Rakia's Dad's Shrimp Curry OR Redux: Red Lentil Soup
Sautéed Spinach with Raisins and Slivered Almonds
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (all)

Fresh Ramen(ish) Two Ways

Fresh Ramen(ish) Two Ways
 ...with home-cured tuna steaks
 ...with hard-cooked eggs
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert and Maxime (noodles)

Ribollita

Ribollita
Cheesy Bread Balls in Tomato Sauce

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

New: Ribollita (by Mark Bittman, in "Stew Season Gets a New Star," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: February18, 2014); Cheesy Bread Balls in Tomato Sauce (by Yotam Ottolenghi, "Give Thanks for this Simple Pleasure," New York Times and NYTimes Cooking. Published: November 23, 2020)

Soba Salad

Soba Salad
Miso Soup with Tofu, Carrot, Radish, and Shiitake Mushrooms

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