Monday, May 31, 2021

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)

Sunday, May 30, 2021

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

Saturday, May 29, 2021

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)

Friday, May 28, 2021

Ultimate Braised Tofu

Ultimate Braised Tofu
Roasted Zucchini
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Collard Greens with Bacon
Medium Grain Brown Rice

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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

Monday, May 24, 2021

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

Sunday, May 23, 2021

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)

Saturday, May 22, 2021

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)

Friday, May 21, 2021

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

Thursday, May 20, 2021

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

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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)

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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)

Monday, May 17, 2021

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)

Sunday, May 16, 2021

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)

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Jessica Alba's Enchiladas Two Ways

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

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

Friday, May 14, 2021

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 Ã  la Mode

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

Regular: burgers 

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Pad Thai with Shrimp OR Tofu

Pad Thai with Shrimp OR Tofu
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions

Made by... Maxime (veg)

Sunday, May 9, 2021

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)


Saturday, May 8, 2021

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)

Friday, May 7, 2021

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


Thursday, May 6, 2021

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

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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)

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

(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

Monday, May 3, 2021

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)

Sunday, May 2, 2021

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)

Saturday, May 1, 2021

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)