Dinner
Steamed Artichokes
w/ lemon butter dipping sauce
Sformatino di Broccoli
(Broccoli Terrine from La Cucina Italia, Jan/Feb 2001)
Saffron Risotto
Bocconcini di Tofu [Pollo] con le Mandorle
(Tofu [Chicken] Nuggets with Almonds from Nick Stellino p.106)
Wine
Debonne Vineyards Pinot Gris (Ohio/1999)
Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Monday, February 25, 2002
Dinner
Braised Leeks
Potato Au Gratin w/ Sun-Dried Tomatoes [Anchovies]
in Bechamel Sauce
Carbonnades Flamande over Farfalle pasta*
(Seitan [Beef] and Onions Braised in Beer)
Grilled Italian Bread
*All Julia Child, All The Time. Some nights you want comfort food, and Monday always seems like a good candidate. Tonight was no exception. Julia's cookbooks are always good solid ground to return to.
Braised Leeks
Potato Au Gratin w/ Sun-Dried Tomatoes [Anchovies]
in Bechamel Sauce
Carbonnades Flamande over Farfalle pasta*
(Seitan [Beef] and Onions Braised in Beer)
Grilled Italian Bread
*All Julia Child, All The Time. Some nights you want comfort food, and Monday always seems like a good candidate. Tonight was no exception. Julia's cookbooks are always good solid ground to return to.
Sunday, February 24, 2002
Dinner
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
(w/ cinnamon, cumin seeds, ground red pepper and fresh grated tumeric)
Moroccan Couscous Stuffed Tofu [Chicken Breasts]*
(Food and Wine February 2002)
Braised Chard with Harissa
Tomato Confit in Balsamic Vinegar Reduction**
*adapted, as you're supposed to stuff the couscous mixture under the skin of the chicken, we fried the tofu cutlet off in a saute pan, made the couscous mixture, piled it on top of the cutlet and then wrapped it all in phyllo, and finished in the oven for 20 minutes at 350. Similar in construction to last nights phyllo wrap, this was very spicy and juicy.
** The confit is from Jean-Robert de Cavel who is formerly of the Maisonette in Cincinnati and is opening his new place, Pigall this year. I've taken 5 classes from him, and always come away having learned a great deal about composition of dishes and techniques...
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
(w/ cinnamon, cumin seeds, ground red pepper and fresh grated tumeric)
Moroccan Couscous Stuffed Tofu [Chicken Breasts]*
(Food and Wine February 2002)
Braised Chard with Harissa
Tomato Confit in Balsamic Vinegar Reduction**
*adapted, as you're supposed to stuff the couscous mixture under the skin of the chicken, we fried the tofu cutlet off in a saute pan, made the couscous mixture, piled it on top of the cutlet and then wrapped it all in phyllo, and finished in the oven for 20 minutes at 350. Similar in construction to last nights phyllo wrap, this was very spicy and juicy.
** The confit is from Jean-Robert de Cavel who is formerly of the Maisonette in Cincinnati and is opening his new place, Pigall this year. I've taken 5 classes from him, and always come away having learned a great deal about composition of dishes and techniques...
Saturday, February 23, 2002
Friday, February 22, 2002
Thursday, February 21, 2002
Wednesday, February 20, 2002
Tuesday, February 19, 2002
Dinner
Borscht
Glazed Turnips
(Jim Peterson / Vegetables p.316)
Eggplant Stuffed with Walnuts*
(from Food and Wine 10/90 p.118)
Seitan [Lamb] Stew with Sour Fruit
(from Food and Wine 10/90 p.114)
* yes, 1990. when Soviet Georgia was still part of the USSR. A pesto-y combination
of walnuts, garlic, paprika and salt, pureed, then mixed with red onion, corriander (cilantro)
and rice vinegar. All stuffed inside a seared, then steamed eggplant. Creamy goodness
ensues...
Borscht
Glazed Turnips
(Jim Peterson / Vegetables p.316)
Eggplant Stuffed with Walnuts*
(from Food and Wine 10/90 p.118)
Seitan [Lamb] Stew with Sour Fruit
(from Food and Wine 10/90 p.114)
* yes, 1990. when Soviet Georgia was still part of the USSR. A pesto-y combination
of walnuts, garlic, paprika and salt, pureed, then mixed with red onion, corriander (cilantro)
and rice vinegar. All stuffed inside a seared, then steamed eggplant. Creamy goodness
ensues...
Monday, February 18, 2002
Dinner
Asparagus and Garlic Soup
Sweet and Sour Tofu
(Pineapple, Snow Peas and Broccoli)
Stir Fried Rice
Wine
Debonne Vineyards Pinot Gris (Ohio/1999)
Asparagus and Garlic Soup
Sweet and Sour Tofu
(Pineapple, Snow Peas and Broccoli)
Stir Fried Rice
Wine
Debonne Vineyards Pinot Gris (Ohio/1999)
Sunday, February 17, 2002
Dinner
Wilted Rapini (Broccoli Rabe), Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garlic
over Gemelli
Eggplant Caponata
(yes, we got a deal on eggplant at the West Side Market last week)
Fava Beans*
Toasted Multigrain Bread
(from West Side Market)
Dessert
Chocolate Cheesecake**
Coffee
*No, not with a nice Chianti.
**Pictures soon. Liz made this for me for Valentines Day. Man, that's good cheesecake...
Wilted Rapini (Broccoli Rabe), Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garlic
over Gemelli
Eggplant Caponata
(yes, we got a deal on eggplant at the West Side Market last week)
Fava Beans*
Toasted Multigrain Bread
(from West Side Market)
Dessert
Chocolate Cheesecake**
Coffee
*No, not with a nice Chianti.
**Pictures soon. Liz made this for me for Valentines Day. Man, that's good cheesecake...
Pre-Dinner Drink
Italian Margaritas*
Pre-Dinner Snack
Pizza**
*Straight Outta Olive Garden baby ;)
**Liz made a pizza (tomato, olive, cheddar soy cheese and phony pepperoni)
for the kids' dinner, noshed while putting together dinner, almost didn't get
to dinner, contemplated finishing the pizza, but the kids were hungry, so
we left a little for their lunch tomorrow...
Italian Margaritas*
Pre-Dinner Snack
Pizza**
*Straight Outta Olive Garden baby ;)
**Liz made a pizza (tomato, olive, cheddar soy cheese and phony pepperoni)
for the kids' dinner, noshed while putting together dinner, almost didn't get
to dinner, contemplated finishing the pizza, but the kids were hungry, so
we left a little for their lunch tomorrow...
Saturday, February 16, 2002
Breakfast
Blueberry Boy-Bait*
Club Soda
*Went to eBay and found the 1954 Pillsbury Grand National Recipes mentioned here.
Liz made it this morning and it turned out pretty swell ;)
Friday, February 15, 2002
Dinner
Badaam Bharta Baigan
(Pan-Fried Baby Eggplant Stuffed With Almonds)
Mushroom Aloo Bhaji
(Fried Shiitake Mushroom and Potato w/ Garam Masala)
Kaddu Aur Methi
(Zucchini w/ Fenugreek)
Kale Bhaji
(Fried Kale in Spices)
Cabbage Bhaji
(Fried Red Cabbage in Spices)
Basmati Rice
Wine
Le Cigare Volant Red Table Wine (1999/California)
Dessert
Glace Chocolate Ice Cream
Coffee
Badaam Bharta Baigan
(Pan-Fried Baby Eggplant Stuffed With Almonds)
Mushroom Aloo Bhaji
(Fried Shiitake Mushroom and Potato w/ Garam Masala)
Kaddu Aur Methi
(Zucchini w/ Fenugreek)
Kale Bhaji
(Fried Kale in Spices)
Cabbage Bhaji
(Fried Red Cabbage in Spices)
Basmati Rice
Wine
Le Cigare Volant Red Table Wine (1999/California)
Dessert
Glace Chocolate Ice Cream
Coffee
Wednesday, February 13, 2002
Lunch
Mexican Style Tempeh*
Wilted Kale w/ Chipotle Cream Sauce
Poblano Rice
Club Soda
* a long time standby in our house, it's sort of a Mexican stir-fry with spaghetti instead of rice, tempeh instead of tofu, onion, olives, salsa, hot sauce, chipotle chiles stir-fried, then covered with melted cheese on top... and of course leftovers from last night.
Mexican Style Tempeh*
Wilted Kale w/ Chipotle Cream Sauce
Poblano Rice
Club Soda
* a long time standby in our house, it's sort of a Mexican stir-fry with spaghetti instead of rice, tempeh instead of tofu, onion, olives, salsa, hot sauce, chipotle chiles stir-fried, then covered with melted cheese on top... and of course leftovers from last night.
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Dinner
Chiles Rellenos*
Poblano Rice
Wilted Kale with Chipotle Cream Sauce
*Picked up the poblanos at the West Side Market when we went to get the produce for the Chinese New Year's Party. The wilted greens I sort of made up on the fly while the Poblano Rice was more like a risotto made with pureed poblano and stock.
Chiles Rellenos*
Poblano Rice
Wilted Kale with Chipotle Cream Sauce
*Picked up the poblanos at the West Side Market when we went to get the produce for the Chinese New Year's Party. The wilted greens I sort of made up on the fly while the Poblano Rice was more like a risotto made with pureed poblano and stock.
Breakfast
Soy Boy Breakfast Links (x4)
Toasted Rosemary French Bread *
Club Soda
* We got some this the last time we went to the West Side Market. Yum.
Soy Boy Breakfast Links (x4)
Toasted Rosemary French Bread *
Club Soda
* We got some this the last time we went to the West Side Market. Yum.
Monday, February 11, 2002
Chinese New Year's Party (2/9/02)
Bento Box:
Snow Pea and Orange appetizer
Vinegared Red Onion
Lotus Root chips
Rice Paper Salad Rolls on a bed of shredded Bok Choy
(daikon, jicama, scallion, maroon carrots, red pepper, celery)
Sushi
(avacado, daikon, scallion, pickled ginger and wasabi)
(yes, I know it's Japanese, work with me people)
Dinner
Garlic and Ginger Soup
Edamame
Spring Rolls
(leek and shiitake mushrooms)
Basmati Rice
Bob's Eggplant
Hot Noodles
(w/ sesame and hot mustard)
Chinese Long Beans in Garlic Sauce
Orange Seitan [Beef]
Dessert
Almond Cake
Coffee
Bento Box:
Snow Pea and Orange appetizer
Vinegared Red Onion
Lotus Root chips
Rice Paper Salad Rolls on a bed of shredded Bok Choy
(daikon, jicama, scallion, maroon carrots, red pepper, celery)
Sushi
(avacado, daikon, scallion, pickled ginger and wasabi)
(yes, I know it's Japanese, work with me people)
Dinner
Garlic and Ginger Soup
Edamame
Spring Rolls
(leek and shiitake mushrooms)
Basmati Rice
Bob's Eggplant
Hot Noodles
(w/ sesame and hot mustard)
Chinese Long Beans in Garlic Sauce
Orange Seitan [Beef]
Dessert
Almond Cake
Coffee
Pre-Dinner
French Bread
w/Sumarroca Olive Oil
(as a dip)
Dinner
Baked Rigatoni with Mushrooms
(from Food and Wine / February 2002)
Mixed Greens
w/ Shiitake vinaigrette
French Bread
w/Sumarroca Olive Oil
(as a dip)
Dinner
Baked Rigatoni with Mushrooms
(from Food and Wine / February 2002)
Mixed Greens
w/ Shiitake vinaigrette
Thursday, February 07, 2002
Dinner
Orange [Beef] Seitan
(from the Plain Dealer 2/6/02)
Fried Rice
Eggplant "Quail"*
Dessert
Glace Chocolate Ice Cream
Non-Dairy Whipped Cream
Chocolate Sauce
Coffee
*Baby eggplant cut in half, sauteed briefly on the cut side, then 45 degree 1/2" cuts on the skin side, stuffed with garlic, ginger, scallions, hoisin and chili garlic paste. Roasted at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Orange [Beef] Seitan
(from the Plain Dealer 2/6/02)
Fried Rice
Eggplant "Quail"*
Dessert
Glace Chocolate Ice Cream
Non-Dairy Whipped Cream
Chocolate Sauce
Coffee
*Baby eggplant cut in half, sauteed briefly on the cut side, then 45 degree 1/2" cuts on the skin side, stuffed with garlic, ginger, scallions, hoisin and chili garlic paste. Roasted at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Wednesday, February 06, 2002
Tuesday, February 05, 2002
Monday, February 04, 2002
Dinner:
Maple-Cider Baked Beans*
(Food and Wine)
Barbeque Tofu Sandwiches
Salad
(Shiitake Vinaigrette)
*used flageolet beans, soaked them overnight, cooked
them for four hours in my cast iron pot... and they
were still fairly hard. Blasted them in the pressure
cooker for 20 minutes and all was right with the
world ;)
Maple-Cider Baked Beans*
(Food and Wine)
Barbeque Tofu Sandwiches
Salad
(Shiitake Vinaigrette)
*used flageolet beans, soaked them overnight, cooked
them for four hours in my cast iron pot... and they
were still fairly hard. Blasted them in the pressure
cooker for 20 minutes and all was right with the
world ;)
Sunday, February 03, 2002
Saturday, February 02, 2002
Dinner
Salad Inna Island Style*
(Baby Zucchini and tomatoes sauteed with garlic & cayenne pepper, deglazed and served over wilted mesclun)
Jerk Tofu [Chicken]
Red Beans and Rice
Dessert
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Coffee
*Liz whipped this up while we were waiting for
the the pressure-cooked "tongue of fire" beans
to finish. The beans were really smoky and tasty,
and I threw in a hit of Rooster Sauce to give
them a little kick...
Salad Inna Island Style*
(Baby Zucchini and tomatoes sauteed with garlic & cayenne pepper, deglazed and served over wilted mesclun)
Jerk Tofu [Chicken]
Red Beans and Rice
Dessert
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Coffee
*Liz whipped this up while we were waiting for
the the pressure-cooked "tongue of fire" beans
to finish. The beans were really smoky and tasty,
and I threw in a hit of Rooster Sauce to give
them a little kick...