2011-12-10

Saturday:  Holiday party at Anne & Bruno's

Sunday:

• Poached octopus
• Slow-cooked chard

Monday:

• Lima beans with sage, olive oil & dried chili (substitute dried fava beans)
• Broccoli rabe

Tuesday:

• Indian! (or burgers)

Wednesday:

• Black pepper tofu
• Steamed rice

Thursday:

• Garlic soup and harissa
• A good, crusty bread

Friday:

• Leftovers

2011-12-03

Saturday:

• Rigatoni with puttanesca sauce
• Grilled asparagus

Sunday:

• Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce

Monday:

• Chickpeas in spicy tomato gravy
• Naan

Tuesday:

• Burgers

Wednesday:

• Mexican baked eggs
• Succotash

Thursday:

• Leftovers

Friday:

• Ale, cheddar, and cauliflower soup

2011-11-26

Saturday: Returning from Thanksgiving in Iowa

• Indian!

Sunday:

• Seitan and Broccoli with Pantry BBQ Sauce
• Brown rice

Monday:

• Corn and Quinoa Chowder
• Quesadillas 

Tuesday:

• Ginger Soba Noodles
• Braised Bok Choy with Plenty of Garlic

Wednesday:

• Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
• Leftover rice or crusty bread

Thursday:

• Leftovers or veggie burgers

Friday: Benjamin to India

• Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce

2011-11-19

Saturday:  Benjamin's birthday

• Polenta Gratin with Wild Mushrooms and Three Cheeses
• Slow-cooked Chard

Sunday:

• Empanadas
• Empanada dough
• Saffron potato filling

Monday:

• Chipotle veggie sausage Tacos
• Sautéed corn

Tuesday:

• Leftovers

Wednesday:

• On the road

Thursday:  Thanksgiving

• Pork loin roast
• Onion and potato gratin
• Celeriac and lentils with hazelnut and mint
• Cranberries
• Caribbean yams
• Pumpkin bread pudding

Friday:

• Pizza party!

2011-11-05

Saturday:

• Ploughman's Lunch

Sunday:

• Beet and Barley Risotto
• Sautéed greens

Monday:

• Spicy Lentil Soup
• Salad

Tuesday:

• Savory Oatmeal with Scallions and Soy Sauce
• Edamame

Wednesday:

• Pasta with Tomato Sauce III
• Broccoli

Thursday:

• Indian!

Friday:

• Strata with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Smoked Mozzarella
• Tomato salad

2011-10-29

Saturday:

• Minestrone

Sunday:

• Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin (using a winter squash)
• Broccoli rabe

Monday:  Halloween

• Olive Lentil Burgers
• Tomato salad

Tuesday:

• Welsh rarebit

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Bucatini Mock Amatriciana

Friday:

• Leftovers

2011-10-15

Saturday:

• Indian!

Sunday:

• Dinner at the Red Stag Supper Club

Monday:

• Chickpea, tomato and bread soup
• Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Gremolata

Tuesday:

• Fusilli with Green Lentils, Root Vegetables, and Parsley-Caper Puree
• Green salad

Wednesday:

• Olive Lentil Burgers
• Beer-Braised Collard Greens

Thursday:

• Veggie bratwurst!

Friday:

• Stir-fried Cauliflower and Spinach with Red Curry Sauce
• Rice

2011-10-08

Saturday:

• Indian!

Sunday:

• Winter Squash Risotto with Radicchio - adapted from a combination of recipes:
• Winter Squash Risotto with Seared Radicchio by Deborah Madison - this is the main recipe, but with the two additions from Jack Bishop mentioned below.
• Winter Squash Risotto with Sage and Parmesan by Jack Bishop - steep the squash seeds and strings in the broth to be used for the risotto to impart more squash flavor; also, use dry white wine as the first liquid added to the Arborio rice
• A green side - whatever looks good at the market (broccoli rabe, chard, etc.)

Monday:

• Braised Seitan with Brussles, Kale, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Mashed potatoes

Tuesday:

• Ribollita
• Crusty bread and a fine cheese

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Olive Lentil Burgers
• Beer-Braised Collard Greens

Friday:

• Kimchi Fried Rice

2011-09-24

Saturday:

• Puy lentil galettes
• Zucchini and yellow squash sauté 

Sunday:

• Buckwheat galettes
• Broccoli rabe

Monday:

• Green soup with yams and sage

Tuesday:

• Shakshuka
• Crusty bread

Wednesday:

• Black bean burgers
• Spinach salad

Thursday:

• Indian!

Friday:

• Kimchi fried rice

2011-08-27

More inspiration from Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbook, Plenty.


Saturday

• Green pancakes with lime butter

Sunday

• Mole skillet pie with greens
• Grilled corn on the cob
• Grilled haloumi cheese

Monday

• Mee goreng

Tuesday

• Tomato party

Wednesday

• Indian!

Thursday

• Lentils with broiled eggplant

Friday

• Multi-vegetable paella

2011-08-20

Menu planning this week was inspired by Carrie's recent birthday gift: the cookbook, Plenty, by Yotam Ottolenghi.


Saturday: 

Event: Jen & Saibu's Nepali Wedding Reception

Sunday:

• Caramelized garlic tart
• Green gazpacho

Monday:

• Castelluccio lentils with tomatoes and Gorgonzola 
• Chilled chard with lemon

Tuesday:

• Quesadillas (with black bean spread and fresh salsa, cooked on the grill)
• Grilled corn

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Black bean burgers

Friday:

• Green pancakes with lime butter

2011-07-16

Saturday:

• Pizza with Tomato and Gorgonzola

Sunday:

• Ploughman's Dinner

Monday:

• Farmers' market-sourced Veggie Stir-Fry

Tuesday:

• Pasta with Garlic Scape Pesto

Wednesday:

• Indian! or Take Out!

Thursday:

• Kimchi Fried Rice

Friday:

• Farmers' market-sourced Big Salad

2011-07-09

This week's menu inspired by Jack Bishop's, "A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen"

Saturday:

• Israeli Couscous and Chickpea Salad with Purslane and Tahini Dressing

Sunday:

• Chilled Curried Yellow Squash Soup with Cilantro-Lime Puree

Monday:

• Shredded Zucchini Frittata with Parmesan

Tuesday:

• Greek Salad with Marinated Radishes and Feta Cheese on Grilled Bread

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Leftovers

Friday:

• Chard Burritos with Tomato-Chipotle Salsa

2011-05-28

Saturday: Mira & Harry's Wedding

• Pizza with Artichokes, Roasted Red Pepper, & Smoked Mozzarella

Sunday:

• Kabocha Squash Empanadas with Goat Cheese and Mole
• Beer Braised Collard Greens

Monday: Memorial Day

• Burmese Lentil Soup

Tuesday:

• Roasted Vegetable Soft Tacos with Mole and Avocado
• Grilled Asparagus
  

Wednesday:

• Cilantro-Arugula Soba Noodles
• Braised Cauliflower with Asian Flavors

Thursday:

• Indian!

Friday:

• My Wild Irish Seitan Stew
• Buttermilk Biscuits

2011-05-07

Saturday:

• Cranberry Beans Stewed with Tomatoes and Spices
• Salad

Sunday:

• Villager's Leek and Fennel Pie
• Grilled asparagus

Monday:

• Potato and Cauliflower Burritos
• Beer Braised Collard Greens

Tuesday:

• Fideuà (noodle-based Catalan dish)
• Minted Fava Bean Salad

Wednesday:

• Indian!

Thursday:

• Caramelized Onion Pizza with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
• Broccoli rabe

Friday:

• Tamal/Tamale Pie

2011-04-16

Saturday:

• Herbed Sesame Polenta with Roasted Vegetables 
• Salad

Sunday:

• Oven-Baked Split Pea-and-Lentil Soup
• Crusty bread 

Monday:

• Egg Korma
• Indian bread
• Salad

Tuesday:

•  Spinach and Feta Pie
• The Simplest Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Wednesday:

• Leftover cabbage soup
• Bread

Thursday:

• Black Bean Burgers
• Beer-Braised Collard Greens

Friday:
 

2011-04-09

Saturday:

• Julia Child's Moules à la Marinière
• Crusty bread
• Cheese

Sunday:

• Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce
• Green beans

Monday:

• Wisconsin Bratwurst
• Edamame

Tuesday: Fundraiser dinner for LLS Team in Training at friend's house

Wednesday:

• Leftovers

Thursday:

• More Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce!

Friday: Benjamin returns

• Black Bean Burgers
• Salad

2011-04-02

Saturday:

• Apple Sage Sausages
• Broccoli Rabe with Red Bell Pepper, Olives, and Garlic

Sunday:

• White Chili (a variation on Betty Crocker's)
• Buttermilk Biscuits

Monday:

• Sesame Crepes with Portobello Mushrooms in Port Cream Sauce
• Asparagus

Tuesday:

• Sweet Potato-Walnut Burritos
• Greens

Wednesday:

• Indian

Thursday:

• Herbed Sesame Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

Friday:

• Leftovers

2011-03-26

Saturday:

• Chickpeas and Potato Cubes in Creamy Coconut Sauce
• Tomato Broth with Spicy Paparh Noodles

Sunday:

• Black bean burgers

Monday:

• Cabbage, Caraway & Pepper Soup with Potato Dumplings

Tuesday:

• Balsamic, Onion, and Goat Cheese Pizza
• Salad

Wednesday:

• Thai Curried Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu
• Braised Cauliflower with Asian Flavors

Thursday:

• Indian

Friday: 

• Leftover Potato Dumplings
• Broccoli Rabe with Red Bell Pepper, Olives, and Garlic

2011-03-12

Saturday:

• Root Vegetable Tarts with Rosemary
• Cream of Celery Soup

Sunday:

• Soupe au pistou
• Crusty bread
• Cheese

Monday:

• Lima beans with sage, olive oil & dried chili
• Broccoli rabe

Tuesday:

• Spanish Tortilla
• Salad

Wednesday:

• Indian (or black bean burgers)

Thursday:

• Leftovers

Friday: Traveling to Connecticut 

2011-03-05

Saturday:

• Indian

Sunday:

• Gnocchi
• Broccoli

Monday:

• Stir-Fried Kimchi Udon

Tuesday:

• Mexican Corn and Quinoa with Chipotle Beans and Pickled Onions
  

Wednesday:

• Indian

Thursday:

• Spring Turnip Frittata
• Broccoli Rabe

Friday:

• Apple Smoked Veggie Sausages
• Braised Fennel
  

2011-02-26

Saturday:

• Leftovers
  

Sunday:

• Oven-Baked Split Pea and Lentil Soup
• Broccoli
  

Monday:

• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Tuesday:

• My Wild Irish Seitan Stew
• Biscuits
  

Wednesday:

• Baked Farro Risotto
• Sautéed Swiss Chard with Mustard Seeds

Thursday:

• Spring Turnip Frittata
• Broccoli Rabe
  

Friday:

• Stir-Fried Kimchi Udon

2011-02-12

Saturday:

• Lentil Soup
• Rosemary-Parmesan Rolls

Sunday:

• Buckwheat Galettes
• Broccoli Rabe

Monday:

• Variation on Tempeh Tacos with Pickled Radish Slaw
• Baked Plantains
• Salad

Tuesday:

• Gujarati Mung Bhaat- Mung Bean and Rice Soup
• Basmati rice

Wednesday:

• Apple Sage Sausages
• Grilled asparagus

Thursday:

• Indonesian Hot and Sour Soup with Edamame
  
• Black rice

Friday:

• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

2011-02-05

Saturday:

• Welsh Rabbit
  

Sunday:

• "St. Paul" Chili: Smoky Spicy Vegetarian Chili with spaghetti
  

Monday:

• Black Bean Burgers
• Corn
  

Tuesday:

• Mushroom Ginger Soup with Barley
  
• Scallion Cream Cheese Wonton
  

Wednesday:

• Potato and Chard Stalk Gratin
  
• Spinach

Thursday:

• Indian
  

Friday:

• Leftover Spaghetti Pie
  

2011-01-29

Saturday:

• Tomato risotto
• Salad

Sunday:

• Three-Bean and Vegetable Chili
  
• Chipotle Beer Cornbread
  

Monday:

• Indian
  

Tuesday:

• Macaroni & Four Cheese
• Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil
  

Wednesday:

• Kimchi Fried Rice
  

Thursday:

• Spanish Tortilla
• Salad
  

Friday:

• Welsh rarebit

Heartland Restaurant, 1-22-2011

Cocktails

• Gibson (B)
  
• Manhattan (C)
  

First Course:

• Celery root cream soup, caraway, curried pecans (B)
  
• Upland cress, corned grass-fed beef tongue, roasted pear, ginger mustard vinaigrette (C)
  

Wines:

• Tedeschi Valpolicella (C)
• Von Schleintz Riesling (B)
  

Second Course:

• Marinated root vegetables, walnut oil poached mushrooms, charmoula cream, microgreens (B)
  
• Hazelnut-duck terrine, red fruit jam, chestnut-eggnog panna cotta, whole wheat croustades (C)
  

Side Plates:

• Roasted beets, Aquavit sour cream
• Cabbage, mustard-dill butter
  

2011-01-21

• Saturday
• Dinner at Heartland
• Menu
  
  
• Sunday
• Chickpeas and Greens with Moroccan Spices
  
  
• Monday
• Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Paprika and Toasted Croutons
  
  
• Tuesday
• Orecchiette al Forno
  
  
• Wednesday
• Vegetable Soup (leftovers)
  
  
• Thursday
• Toasted Millet with Harissa and Sweet Potatoes
  
  
• Friday
• Leftovers

2011-01-15

• Saturday
  
  • Pizza Margherita (improv)
    
    • ~ Pizza Dough
      


• Sunday
  
  • ~ Spaghettini with Walnut Garlic Sauce
    
  • ~ Balsamic Glazed Beets and Greens
    
    
• Monday
  
  • Hummus with Pita
    
  • ~ Vegetable Soup - Hortosoupa
    
    
• Tuesday
  
  • ~ Spicy Shirataki Noodles
    
  • ~ Sesame Stir-Fried Broccoli
    


• Wednesday
  
  • ~ Chilaquiles Casserole
    
  • Green Salad
    
    
• Thursday
  
  • ~ Chickpeas and Greens with Moroccan Spices
    
  • Rice
    
    
• Friday
  
  • Leftovers
    

2011-01-08

• Saturday
• Broccoli Seitan Stir-fry with Rice Noodles (improv)
• Sunday
• ~ Baked Leek and Sweet Potato Gratin
• Fennel Braised in Cider
• Monday
• ~ Palak Daal
• Tuesday
• ~ Kale Lasagna Diavolo
• ~ Cauliflower Gratin with Capers and Breadcrumbs
• Wednesday
• ~ Roasted Tomato and Paprika Soup
• ~ Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Chile and Cilantro
• Thursday
• ~ Chickpeas and Greens with Moroccan Spices
• Rice
• Friday
• Leftovers