Sunday, February 28, 2021

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)

Friday, February 26, 2021

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

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Green Posole with Fish

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

New: Tilapia Posole 

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Redux: Vegan Red Beans, Southern Style

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

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Regular: curry

Monday, February 22, 2021

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)

Sunday, February 21, 2021

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)

Friday, February 19, 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

Thursday, February 18, 2021

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)

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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)

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

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)

Monday, February 15, 2021

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)

Sunday, February 14, 2021

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)

Saturday, February 13, 2021

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)

Friday, February 12, 2021

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)

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

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).

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Monday, February 8, 2021

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)

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Oven-Fried Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken
Green Beans
Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Saturday, February 6, 2021

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)

Friday, February 5, 2021

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

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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)

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Redux: Pasta with Yogurt and Chickpeas

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

Monday, February 1, 2021

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)