New Year's Eve 2014

New Year's Eve 2014

Chinese hot pot
 ...with beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish balls
 ...with cellophane noodles, Nappa cabbage, and peas
Redux: fruitcake

Roasted Fish with Lemons, Olives, and Rosemary

Roasted Fish with Lemons, Olives, and Rosemary
 ...with Atlantic haddock
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Red Rice Pilaf with Mixed Vegetables, Scallions, and Cilantro
Redux: fruit cake

Take Out

Yay, Anja's SATs!

Take Out
 ...from Gregoire Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)

Southern Red Beans and Rice

Southern Red Beans and Rice
Collard Greens with Bacon

Potluck

Potluck
 ...with the Brouet/Saunders, Tao/Jones, Zlokapa families

We contributed:
Chicken Empanadas with Chorizo, Raisins, and Olives
Mushroom and Butternut Squash Empanadas
Salad of baby greens with pears, red onions, pecans, and goat cheese

Salty-Sweet Peanut Butter Sandies
Chewy Chocolate Snowcaps

Made by... Norbert (chicken empanada filling and salad); Anja and me (empanada assembly)

New: Chicken Empanadas with Chorizo, Raisins, and Olives (Gourmet, January 2005), Mushroom and Butternut Squash Empanadas (Gourmet, October 2002), Salty-Sweet Peanut Butter Sandies (by Julia Moskin) and Chewy Chocolate Snowcaps (by Kim Severson) (in Moskin and Severson's, "AChristmas Quarrel: Christmas Cookie Recipe CookFight," in The New York Times, December 2, 2014)

Dinner @ Monster Pho (Oakland, CA)

...with the Wainscotts after seeing The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

Dinner @ Monster Pho (Oakland, CA)

Momofuku Bossam

Christmas 2014

Momofuku Bossam
 ...with lettuce cups and kimchi
Jasmine rice
Pan-cooked green beans
Fruit Cake

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni, and turkey Italian sausage and green bell peppers
Salad

Regular: pizzas

Cioppino

Cioppino
Broccoli
Semifreddi's Rustic Sour*

Wontons-Noodle Soup with Spinach

Wontons-Noodle Soup with Spinach
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

Pasta with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Escarole

Pasta with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Escarole

Redux: Taco Bar

Redux: Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Redux: Taco Bar
 ...with corn tortillas, Spanish rice, shredded chicken, pinto beans, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole, plain yogurt, black olives, and salsa
Redux: Salad with apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese

Taco Bar

AAA Senior Group Dinner
 ...with Anastasia, Anja, Brian, Laura, Maxime and Ziad


Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Taco Bar
 ...with corn tortillas, Spanish rice, shredded chicken, pinto beans, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole, plain yogurt, black olives, and salsa
Salad with apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese
Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips


Made by... the swim team and us (all)

Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef

Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef
Sautéed Swiss Chard
Latkes

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Alaskan cod
Roasted zucchini
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Yasai Chili Men

Yasai Chili Men (Stir-Fried Vegetables with Tofu and Soba Noodles)

New: Yasai Chili Men: Stir-Fried Vegetables with Tofu and Soba Noodles (by Hugo Arnold, in The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006).

Brown Lentil Soup

Brown Lentil Soup
Sautéed Swiss Chard
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad

Regular: black bean tart

Pork Spareribs with Molasses Glaze

Pork Spareribs with Molasses Glaze
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard
50-50 short brown and jasmine rice

Made by... Anja and Maxime (cauliflower)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles

Pan-fried Red Trout Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-fried Red Trout Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
Sautéed White Zucchini
Sweet Potato Soup with Ginger, Leek, and Apple

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Sautéed Kale

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine white rice

Redux: Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken

Redux: Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken
Redux: Roast red skinned potatoes
Redux: Salad and broccoli

Take Out

14 and Under Winter Championships in Morgan Hill, CA

Take Out
 ...from Hanami Sushi (Morgan Hill, CA)

Redux Plus: Dianne and Meredith Chesson's Red Beans

14 and Under Winter Championships in Morgan Hill, CA

Redux Plus: Dianne and Meredith Chesson's Red Beans
Pan Steamed Green Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

Redux Plus: Lasagne

14 and Under Winter Championships in Morgan Hill, CA

Redux Plus: Lasagne
Pan Steamed Broccoli

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Baby Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
Cabbage, Potato, and Leek Soup
Salad

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Short grain brown rice

Braised Chicken, Wood Ears, and Ginger

Braised Chicken, Wood Ears, and Ginger
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
50-50 short grain brown and white rice

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Chickpeas and Broccoli

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Chickpeas and Broccoli

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2014

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Redux: Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2014

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2014

Redux: Endives and Granny Smith Apples with Smoked Trout Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Thanksgiving 2014

Thanksgiving 2014
 ...with Jansen and Naemi Ika

Endives and Granny Smith Apples with Smoked Trout Herbed Cream Cheese Spread

Grilled Turkey
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Beets, Blood Orange, Red Onion, and Hazelnuts
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Buttermilk Fantails
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Made by: Norbert and Sandra (turkey and salad)

Pan-fried Pork Chops

Pan-Fried Pork Chops
Sautéed Beet Greens and Swiss Chard
50-50 Short grain brown and jasmine rice

Dungeness Crab Stir-Fried with Ginger and Scallions

Dungeness Crab Stir-Fried with Ginger and Scallions
Stir-Fried On-Choy
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon noodles

Lasagne

Anja's choice: birthday week

Lasagne
Roasted zucchini

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish (Mahi-Mahi)
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

New: Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels (Chuck Williams and Kristine Kidd, in Williams-Sonoma: Cooking at Home, December 2010, on epicurious.com)

White Beans, Sage, and Bacon Soup

Anja's choice: birthday week

White Beans, Sage, and Bacon Soup
Brussels Sprouts with Chicken-Style Cajun Sausage and Apple

Stemple Creek Ranch Steak

Anja's choice: birthday week

Stemple Creek Ranch Steak
Caesar Salad
Apple Sauce*
Rice Pilaf

Dinner @ Bombay Indian Restaurant (Walnut Creek, CA)

Anja's choice: birthday week

Dinner @ Bombay Indian Restaurant (Walnut Creek, CA)

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Anja's choice: birthday week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
50-50 white-white whole wheat scallion pancakes
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice
Redux: apple pie a la mode

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Anja's choice: birthday week

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Redux: apple pie a la mode

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Yau Choy

Anja's choice: birthday week

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Yau Choy
Stir-Fried Choy Sum with Shiitake Mushrooms
Apple Pie a la Mode

Made by... Norbert (ice cream and choy sum)

Clams and Alaskan Cod with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Anja's choice: birthday week

Clams and Alaskan Cod with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
Broccoli Pancotto
Whole Wheat Popovers

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Anja's choice: birthday week

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
Salad with apples, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and slice almonds

Made by... Norbert and me (soup and salad)

On Vacation: November 7-10, 2014

On Vacation: November 7-10, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA (for college visits)

Meal highlight: sandwiches, salads, and smoothies at Last Drop Cafe in Claremont and Chinese at Mama Lu's Dumpling House in Monterey Park (with Kathy and Ray, and Eithne and Hai)

Kai Sen Udon (Stir-Fried Seafood with Oyster Sauce and Udon Noodles)

Kai Sen Udon (Stir-Fried Seafood with Oyster Sauce and Udon Noodles)
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce

Redux: Wine-Braised Chuck Roast with Onions

Redux: Wine-Braised Chuck Roast with Onions
Green beans
Egg noodles

Tofu with Nut Butter Sauce

Tofu with Nut Butter Sauce
Long Beans with Tamari-Mirin Sauce and Garlic
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Wine-Braised Chuck Roast with Onions

Wine-Braised Chuck Roast with Onions
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Pomegranate, Orange, and Almonds

Regular: Tacos

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Salad
Ghost Potatoes

Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette

Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette
Sushi Roll Rice Salad

Pad Thai

Pad Thai
Stir-fried Napa cabbage

The Chesson's Red Beans and Rice

The Chesson's Red Beans and Rice
Sautéed collard greens and bacon

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Carrots, red bell peppers, green beans, and onions with Thai green curry
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Fettucini with Brussels Sprouts and Pine Nuts

Fettucini with Brussels Sprouts and Pine Nuts
Dibrova Cajun Style Chicken Sausages

Made by... Anja and Maxime (fettucini)

Dinner with the Zlokapa Family

Dinner with the Zlokapa Family

Chicken Tikka Masala
Chickpea and Green Bean Salad
Cauliflower with Indian Spices
Onion Naan
Yogurt with Cucumber and Crushed Mustard Seeds
Basmati Rice with Turmeric and Peas

The Zlokapas brought an appetizer of date and blue cheese wrapped with bacon and polenta, and dessert of rum babas

Made by... Norbert (yogurt), Norbert and me (chicken tikka masala, chickpea and green bean salad, rice)

New: Chicken Tikka Masala and Onion Naan (Bon Appetit, April 2013, on epicurious.com), and Chickpea and Green bean Salad (Madhur Jaffrey, World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991).

Pizzas

Pizzas
 with pepperoni and bell pepper; and Italian sausage, mushroom, and bell pepper
Salad with D'Anjou pear, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and goat cheese

Regular: pizzas

Stir-fried Tofu with Vegetables

Stir-fried Tofu with Vegetables
 ... (broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and shiitake mushrooms)
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rices

Roasted Rock Cod with Lemons, Olives, and Rosemary

Roasted Rock Cod with Lemons, Olives, and Rosemary
Roasted beets and sautéed beet greens
California wild rice with leeks

Redux

Redux
Italian Meatball Soup Rapido (Meatball and Noodle Soup with Small White Beans and Vegetables)
Senate Bean Soup

Roasted kabocha squash, carrots, and orange bell pepper

Italian Meatball Soup Rapido

Italian Meatball Soup Rapido (Meatball and Noodle Soup with Small White Beans and Vegetables)
Salad

Chicken Stew With Yams, Almonds, and Apricots

Chicken Stew With Yams, Almonds, and Apricots
Sautéed zucchini
Short grain brown rice

Chinese Noodles

Chinese Noodles
 ...with chicken, sugar snaps, bell pepper, and celery

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Udon Noodles

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad

Regular: black bean tart

Pan-fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
Sautéed Red Chard
Roasted Potatoes with Mushrooms

Korean Buckwheat Noodles With Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles With Broth and Kimchi
 ...with daikon

On Vacation: October 11-13, 2014

On Vacation: October 11-13, 2014 in Chicago, IL (for college visits)

Meal highlights: Yolk for breakfasts; Bohemian House and Friends Sushi for dinner; Tortas Frontera at Chicago's O'Hare Airport for tortas and molletes

Chicken Salad Sandwich, or Brie, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich

Chicken Salad Sandwich, or Brie, Avocado, and Tomato Sandwich
Caesar Salad*, or Rainbow Salad*

Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup
Salad
Short grain brown rice

Bittman's Fish Roasted with Leeks and Bacon

Bittman's Fish Roasted with Leeks and Bacon
Long grain brown rice pilaf
Broccoli

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers (Yes, again! It was supposed to be tofu, but never mind... long story)
Salad

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
Salad

Regular: burgers

Redux: Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs

Redux: Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs
Brussels sprouts

Fresh Pasta with Turkey Sausage-Tomato Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Turkey Sausage-Tomato Sauce
Caesar Salad

Made by: Norbert (pasta and sauce); Anja and Maxime (salad)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed collard greens
Long grain brown rice

Grilled Salmon

Grilled Salmon
Grilled Zucchini
Mashed Potatoes

Stir-Fried Vegetables and Tofu with Ginger, Sesame Oil, and Miso (Yasai Dotenabe)

Stir-Fried Vegetables and Tofu with Ginger, Sesame Oil, and Miso (Yasai Dotenabe)

New: Stir-Fried Vegetables and Tofu with Ginger, Sesame Oil, and Miso (Yasai Dotenabe) (by Hugo Arnold, in The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006).

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos (and Burritos)
Salad

Regular: tacos

Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs

Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs
Sautéed broccolini

Dinner with the Tao/Jones Family

Dinner with the Tao/Jones Family

Char-broiled Chicken with Yakitori Sauce
Scallion Pancakes
Winter Melon Soup
Stir-Fried Green Beans
Jasmine Rice
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sorbet

Tao-Jones family contributed take-out from Great China (Berkeley, CA): Peking duck, seafood dumplings, and pork dumplings

Made by... Norbert (raspberry sorbet); Norbert & me (chicken)

New: Char-broiled Chicken with Yakitori Sauce (by Hugo Arnold, in The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006). Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sorbet (flourless chocolate cake, in Bon Appetit, January 1999, on epicurious.com; raspberry sorbet, on epicurious.com, August 2012)

Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

Rosh Hashana!

Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken
Baby Spinach with Roast Beets and Oranges
67-33 long grain brown and white jasmine rice

New: Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken (by Melissa Clark, in "A Holiday, Sweet Kisses Spice," The New York Times, September 17, 2014)

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Salad with bosc pear, dried cranberries, and goat cheese
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Hazelnut Pesto Fish (Alaskan Cod)

Hazelnut Pesto Fish (Alaskan Cod)
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Chard
Roasted Red Potatoes

New: Hazelnut Pesto Fish (Alaskan Cod) (Gourmet, September 2006)

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Raisins, Almonds, and Honey

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Raisins, Almonds, and Honey
Cauliflower Mousse
Short grain brown rice

New: Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Raisins, Almonds, and Honey ((Gourmet, September 2003); Cauliflower Mousse (Gourmet, September 2006)

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni, and ham and pineapple
Salad with green beans, pear, dried cranberries, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Sautéed zucchini with Cajun style chicken sausages

Made by... Anja and Maxime (Pasta with Pesto Sauce)

New: pesto sauce (Gourmet, September 2002)

Eggplant, green beans, and tofu in a yellow miso-green Thai curry sauce

Eggplant, green beans, and tofu in a yellow miso-green Thai curry sauce
50-50 long grain brown-white jasmine rice

Potluck @CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Potluck @CalShakes (Orinda, CA)
Contributed: Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives

New: Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives (Bon Appetit, August 2000, on epicurious.com)

Chicken Burritos

Chicken Burritos
Salad with figs, goat cheese, and walnuts

Clams and Rock Cod with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Clams and Rock Cod with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
Sautéed lacinato kale with lemon and garlic
Spelt popovers

Redux: Beef in Guinness

Redux: Beef in Guinness
Egg noodles or toast

Beef in Guiness

Beef in Guinness
Egg noodles

New: Beef in Guinness (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA: 2005)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

New: Spicy Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan and Pine Nuts (epicurious.com, August 2014)

Regular: black bean tart

Wonton Noodle Soup with Watercress

Wonton Noodle Soup with Watercress
Stir-fried bok choy
Tapioca pearl pudding with lychees and mango

New: Tapioca pearl pudding with lychees and mango (Gourmet, February 2009)

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken
Sautéed spinach with tomatoes and almonds
Brown basmati rice
Naan*

New: Butter Chicken (by Sam Sifton, from "Indian Butter Chicken, By Way of Australia," in The New York Times, August 24, 2014)

Red beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red beans and Rice, Southern Style
Salad with figs, goat cheese, and nuts
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Black Cod with Chermoula Sauce

Black Cod with Chermoula Sauce
Sautéed red chard
50-50 long grain brown and white jasmine rice pilaf with whole wheat orzo

Bean Curd with Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion

Bean Curd with Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion
50-50 long grain brown and white jasmine rice

Pan-Fried Pork Chops

Pan-Fried Pork Chops
Sautéed romano beans
Apple sauce*
Roasted red potatoes

Cavatappi with Roasted White Zucchini, Sunburst Squash, Leeks, Parmesan Cheese, and Garlic

Cavatappi with Roasted White Zucchini, Sunburst Squash, Leeks, Parmesan Cheese, and Garlic

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs and Mint

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs and Mint
Sautéed red bore kale
No Knead bread

Chicken with Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers

Chicken with Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers
Warm Red Cabbage Salad
50-50 Long grain and white jasmine rice

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
Salad with jicama, figs, and goat cheese

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
Braised tokio turnips
No-knead bread

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup
Roasted Cauliflower
Long Grain Brown Rice

Tofu Dengaku (Toasted Bean Curd with Miso Topping)

Tofu Dengaku (Toasted Bean Curd with Miso Topping)
Eggplant with White Miso
Stir-fried spinach
Azuki Meshi (Glutinous Brown Rice Cooked with Azuki Beans)

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, and/or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with mango, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds
Egg custards*
Chocolate ice cream

Made by... Anja (mango and sliced mushrooms)

Regular: burgers

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Gum Kuo Restaurant (Oakland, CA) and Tao Yuen Pastry (Oakland, CA)

Salad with figs, nectarine, cucumber, and slivered almonds
50-50 Short grain brown and jasmine white rice

Spaghettini with Walnut Pesto Sauce

Spaghettini with Walnut Pesto Sauce
Salad with chickpeas, cucumbers, carrots, red bell pepper, and scallion

Chicken with Fresh Ginger

Chicken with Fresh Ginger
Twice-Cooked Long Beans
Short grain brown rice

Tunisian Soup with Chard and Noodles

Tunisian Soup with Chard and Noodles
Red Pepper Hummus
Whole Wheat Pita Crisps
Watermelon

Swordfish Souvlaki

Swordfish Souvlaki
Roasted Beets and Sautéed Beet Greens

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
Stir-fried Nappa Cabbage

Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken

Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken
Sautéed broccoli
Pan-fried polenta (redux)

Made by... Anja and Maxime (chicken)

Dinner @ Zachary's Pizza (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @ Zachary's Pizza (Berkeley, CA)

with the Liew Family

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos (and Burritos)
Salad

Regular: tacos

Penne with Cannellini Beans, Tomato, and Sage

Penne with Cannellini Beans, Tomato, and Sage
Green beans

Cumin Lamb Stir-fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-fry
Red bell peppers and carrots
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine white rice

Made by... Norbert (peppers and carrots)

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
Stir-fried cabbage
Long grain brown rice

Redux

Redux
Baked ham with Mustard-Red Currant Glaze
Corn muffins with green onions

Salad

On Vacation: August 13-17, 2014

On Vacation: August 13-17, 2014 in Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, and Ashland, OR

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd
Long grain brown rice

Pizza

Pizzas
 ... with pepperoni, or eggplant and mushrooms
Brussel sprouts with bacon

Regular: pizza

Fresh pasta with red sauce

Fresh pasta with red sauce
Caesar salad

Made by... Norbert (pasta and sauce)

Dinner @ CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Dinner @ CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Chicken and Tofu Chow Mein

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Salad

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Sautéed Kale
Brown Soda Bread

Pan-fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted With Cornmeal

Pan-fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted With Cornmeal
 ... served as sandwiches, or plated
Salad
Roasted potatoes

Chicken Muhammara

Grilled Chicken with Muhammara Sauce
Herbed Rice Pilaf
Toasted Whole Wheat Pita Crisps
Roasted  Cauliflower

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Green Bean and Egg Salad
Soft and Dark "Chain Restaurant" Rolls
Cherry Frozen Yogurt

Made by... Anja and me (pulled pork from Aidan D.'s recipe); Maxime, Anja and me (froyo)

Dinner @ the Zlokapas

Dinner @ the Zlokapas

Contributed:
Beet Salad with Plums and Goat Cheese
Ricotta Spread
Whole Wheat Focaccia

Made by... Anja (ricotta spread)

Dinner @ Drake's Beach

Dinner @ Drake's Beach
 ...with Aidan D.

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers and Hotdogs
Cherry tomatoes
Grilled corn
Purple grapes and watermelon
Brownie Bites*

Senate Bean Soup (Redux)

Senate Bean Soup (Redux)
Pan-steamed broccoli
Garlic bread

Beef Hofun

Sandra's choice: birthday week

Beef Hofun
Stir fried choy sum

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

Seafood Panfried Chow Mein

Sandra's choice: birthday week

Seafood Panfried Chow Mein

Yasai itameru

Yasai itameru (Stir- fried tofu with mixed vegetables, rice noodles, and coconut ginger sauce)

Claypot Chicken with Lap Cheong

Claypot Chicken with Lap Cheong
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
Long grain brown rice

Take out

Take out
 ... from Cafe Raj (Albany, CA)

Black bean tart

Black bean tart
Salad with roasted beets, mandarin oranges, sugar snaps, and scallion

Regular: black bean tart

Grilled round-bone lamb chop with mint pesto

Grilled round-bone lamb chop with mint pesto
Grilled red and orange bell peppers and red onions
Blanched sugar snaps

Borlotti bean and pasta soup

Borlotti bean and pasta soup
Sautéed beet greens and lacinato kale

Spaghetti with albacore tuna, olives, and lemon

Spaghetti with albacore tuna, olives, and lemon
Sautéed sliced zucchini

Pad Thai

Pad Thai
Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

New: Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce (Gourmet, April 2007)

Gnocchi a la Greque

Gnocchi a la Greque

Stemple Creek Ranch beef burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch beef burgers
Salad of green Romaine lettuce, sugar snaps, sliced cucumbers, red bell peppers, goat cheese, and salad dressing

Made by... Norbert (burgers)

Regular: burgers

Roast turkey breast with apricot glaze

Roast turkey breast with apricot glaze
Japanese-style shredded cabbage
Cornbread with pancetta

Made by... Anja and Maxime (cornbread)

New: Cornbread with pancetta (Bon Appetit, March 2006, on epicurious.com) and apricot glaze (from "Hot and Sticky Apricot-Glazed Chicken" in Bon Appetit, July 2003, on epicurious.com)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Twice-cooked long beans with oyster-soy sauce
Udon noodles
Chocolate-cherry-walnut mini-muffins

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed collard greens
Long grain brown rice

Swordfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Swordfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Sautéed kohlrabi
Twice-fried plantain chips
Fig with goat cheesePan-toasted polenta

Firm Tofu, Green Beans, and Carrots with Creamy Nut Sauce

Firm tofu, green beans, and carrots with creamy nut sauce
50-50 jasmine and short grain brown rice

Mujadara (lentils and rice) with crispy leeks

Mujadara (lentils and rice) with crispy leeks
Sautéed Swiss chard with lemon and Aidell's sausage*

Turkey tacos

Turkey tacos (and burritos)
Salad with plums, cucumbers, dried cranberries, and goat cheese
Strawberry frozen yogurt with bittersweet or white chocolate chips

Made by... Anja and Maxime (frozen yogurt)

New: strawberry frozen yogurt (based on "Lime-Yogurt Sherbet," in Gourmet, May 2001)
Regular: tacos

Baby back ribs with barbecue sauce

Baby back ribs with barbecue sauce
Grilled bi-colored corn on the cob
Spicy stir-fried cabbage
Mashed potatoes

Split pea soup with Gouda-sausage toasts

Split pea soup with Gouda-sausage toasts
Spring salad* or Caesar salad* (from Zachary's Pizza)

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives
Long grain brown rice

Spaghettini ai frutti di mare

Spaghettini ai frutti di mare
Sautéed spinach with garlic

Tofu Claypot

Tofu Claypot
Sautéed gobo and carrots
50-50 jasmine and short grain brown rice

Pizzas

Pizzas
 with... pepperoni, and ham and pineapple
Salad with grapes, cucumbers, radishes and goat cheese

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas)

Regular: pizza

Bulgogi

Bulgogi
Spicy eggplant
Short grain white rice

Made by... Anja and Maxime (bulgogi and rice)

Dinner @ CalShakes

Dinner @ CalShakes (The Comedy of Errors)

Veracruz-style chicken chili
Corn muffins with green onions
Cole slaw

Grilled chicken thighs with barbecue sauce

Happy 4th of July!

Grilled chicken thighs with barbecue sauce
Red, white, and blue salad (strawberries, blueberries, and goat cheese with baby greens and chopped almonds)
Grilled corn on the cob
Roasted fingerling potato salad

Made by... Norbert and me (all)

Salmon hot pot

Salmon hot pot
Stir-fried choy sum mue
Sort grained brown rice

Penne with Turkey-Italian Sausage and Seasonal Vegetables

Penne with Turkey-Italian Sausage and Seasonal Vegetables
 ... (asparagus, broccoli, peas, onions, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions)

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
Glazed tokyo turnips

Tagine T'Faia (Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds)

Tagine T'Faia (Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds)
Zucchini with onions, garlic, and mint
50-50 jasmine and long grain brown rice

Redux: macaroni and cheese

Redux: macaroni and cheese
Sautéed lacinato kale

Black bean tart

Black bean tart
Salad with plums, grapes, and goat cheese

Made by... Norbert and me (tart), Norbert (salad)

Regular: Black bean tart

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Stir-fried Napa cabbage and spinach
Rice

Two dinners

Norbert and me (happy anniversary!):
Dinner @Trattoria Corso (Berkeley, CA)

Anja and Maxime:
Senate bean soup
Sautéed green beans
Spelt popovers

Sautéed fish on snow peas and cabbage with miso sesame vinaigrette

Sautéed fish (petrale sole) on snow peas and cabbage with miso sesame vinaigrette
Sushi-roll rice salad

Made by... Norbert and me (fish), Norbert and Anja (salad and vinaigrette)

New: Sautéed cod on snow peas and cabbage with miso sesame vinaigrette (Gourmet, July 2002)

Bean Curd With Broccoli

Bean Curd With Broccoli
Short grain brown rice

New: Bean Curd With Broccoli (by Madhur Jaffrey, in World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991)

Turkey burgers

Turkey burgers
 ...with avocado and tomato, or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with roast beets

Regular: burgers

Tacos

Dinner with the Kanazawa family

Tortilla chips* with black bean dip and charred tomatillo salsa verde
Crab dip with sliced baguettes (brought by the Kanazawas)
Fresh corn soup with roasted corn guacamole
Tacos: steak picadillo soft tacos and grilled chicken tacos
Salad with cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, parsley, and scallions
Flan (brought by the Kanazawas)
Lemon chiffon cake with strawberry sauce

Made by... Norbert (tomatillo salsa, corn soup and guacamole, steak tacos), Anja and Maxime (cake and sauce)

New: Southwestern black bean dip (Gourmet, May 1996)

Red lentil soup with lemon

Red lentil soup with lemon
Sautéed bell peppers and carrots
Short grain brown rice

Made by... Norbert (bell peppers and carrots)

Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese
Sautéed red chard, beet, and radish greens with pepitas and lemon

Pan-fried petrale sole dusted with corn meal

Pan-fried petrale sole dusted with corn meal
Shrimp gazpacho with croutons
Roasted Yukon gold potatoes
Tartare sauce

Made by... Anja and Maxime (gazpacho and croutons)

New: Shrimp gazpacho with croutons (Gourmet, July 1996)

Red-cooked slow cooker chicken

Red-cooked slow cooker chicken
Stir-fried on choy with garlic
Short grained brown rice

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Sautéed romano beans
50-50 jasmine and long grained brown rice

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Sautéed lacinato kale
50-50 jasmine and long grain brown rice

Thai-Style Grilled Duck with Red Curry

Happy Father's Day!

Thai-Style Grilled Duck with Red Curry
Rice noodles
Ice cream cake: chocolate cracker crust, cherry-chocolate chunk ice cream, cherry layer, walnut-banana ice cream, white chocolate-walnut chunk bittersweet chocolate ganache, and "Yay Dad!" chocolate cracker decoration

Turkey tacos

Turkey tacos (and burritos)
Salad with figs, goat cheese, and roasted walnuts

Regular: tacos

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
Stir-fried Nappa cabbage and spinach
Long grain brown rice

Stir-fried Chinese wheat noodles with shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, and Chinese barbecued pork

Dining al fresco @CalShakes' Raisin in the Sun

Stir-fried Chinese wheat noodles with shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, and Chinese barbecued pork
Baked and steamed barbecued pork buns*
Apple
Egg tart*

Fish tacos and burritos with tomatillo salsa

Fish tacos or burritos with tomatillo salsa
Green salad with kohlrabi slaw

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Ragout of lentils, turkey meatballs and mint

Ragout of lentils, turkey meatballs and mint
Grilled zucchini
Whole wheat focaccia

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ... with pepperoni, or mushroom and eggplant
Salad

Regular: pizza

Dinner @ AAA Banquet

Dinner @ AAA Banquet

Slow cooker lamb shanks with cannellini beans

Slow cooker lamb shanks and cannellini beans braised with garlic, rosemary, and white wine
Cauliflower with lemon-butter sauce
Whole wheat focaccia

Mark Bittman's fish poached in soy sauce

Mark Bittman's fish poached in soy sauce
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
50-50 jasmine-long grained brown rice

Chicken burritos or chicken tacos

Chicken burritos or chicken tacos
Salad with roasted corn guacamole

Pasta with lentils and kale

Pasta with lentils and kale

Steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy

Steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy
50-50 jasmine and brown rice

Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos

Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos
Cole Slaw

New: Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos (Bon Appetit, April 2011, on epicurious.com)

Black bean tart

Black bean tart
Salad with nectarines, radishes, cucumbers, goat cheese, and pepitas

Regular: Black bean tart

Oven-Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Oven-Baked Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Sautéed snow peas, red bell pepper, and onions
Sweet potatoes

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot with Rice Noodles

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot with Rice Noodles
Stir-fried Napa cabbage

Grilled albacore tuna skewers

Grilled albacore tuna skewers
Sautéed spinach with garlic and lemon
Brown basmati rice with peas, scallions, and Parmesan cheese

Grilled chicken thighs with cilantro gremolata

Grilled chicken thighs with cilantro gremolata
Warm cabbage salad with apples and walnuts
50-50 jasmine-long grain brown rice

Grilled stuffed turkey breast

Happy Halfgiving!

Grilled stuffed turkey breast
Sautéed green beans
Cranberry-tangerine sauce
Gravy
Garlic mashed potatoes
Lemon chiffon cake with raspberry sauce

Made by... Anja and Maxime (dessert)

Stemple Creek Ranch Hamburgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Hamburgers
 ...with sautéed onions and mushrooms, or tomatoes and avocado
Salad with nectarines, cucumber, goat cheese, and roasted almonds

Regular: burgers

Potluck

Potluck
 ...with Zlokapa, Tao-Jones, and Brouet-Saunders families

Contributed:
Yellow and blue tortilla chips and guacamole
Peppers stuffed with rice two ways
 ...with lamb-rosemary sausage, tomatoes, and corn; or with pine nuts, currants, and herbs
Stemple Creek Ranch  beef sliders on pita bread
Spinach and Potato Patties with yogurt sauce with cucumber and crushed mustard seeds (M. Jaffrey)
Raspberry zinger-decaffeinated orange pekoe iced tea
Norbert's beer

New: Peppers stuffed with rice and pine nuts, currants, and herbs (Claudia Roden, "Peppers Stuffed with Rice," The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009). Spinach and Potato Patties (Martha Rose Shulman, "Recipes for Health" in The New York Times, May 12, 2014).

Pasta and Cannellini Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Soup
Sautéed lacinato kale

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu
Short-grained brown rice

Mark Bittman's Alaskan Cod in Tomato-Fennel Broth

Mark Bittman's Alaskan Cod in Tomato-Fennel Broth
Asparagus
50-50 jasmine-long grain brown rice

Mexican pasta

Norbert's choice: birthday week

Mexican pasta
Sautéed broccoli, carrots, and onions

Tacos

Norbert's choice: birthday week

Tacos
Salad with jicama, plums, goat cheese, and roasted pepitas

Regular: tacos

Dinner @ Addis Ethiopian Restaurant

Norbert's choice: birthday week

Dinner @ Addis Ethiopian Restaurant (Oakland, CA)

Thai red curry with roast duck

Norbert's choice: birthday week

Thai red curry with roast duck
Jasmine rice

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch T-bone Steaks

Norbert's choice: birthday week

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch T-bone Steaks
Caesar salad
Rice pilaf*

Noodles of Longevity

Noodles of Longevity
Chinese mustard greens with braised tofu and edamame

Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Mango Salsa

Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Mango Salsa
Grilled orange and red bell peppers
Green Goddess Potato Salad

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Sautéed dinosaur kale kielbasa

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Grilled zucchini spears
Long grain brown rice

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ... with pepperoni, or ham and pineapple
Salad with peaches, sugar snaps, goat cheese, and chopped almonds

Made by... Anja and Maxime, with support from Norbert (pizza)

Regular: pizza

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry
Stir-fried baby bok choy
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Made by: Norbert (lamb)

New: Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry (Melissa Clark, "Lamb at Play in a Field of Cumin," in The New York Times, March 26, 2014).

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-fried bok choy with shiitake mushrooms
Knife-cut Noodles

Swordfish tacos

Swordfish tacos
 ... with salsa fresca, avocado, and cucumbers
Cole slaw

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Azuki Meshi

Azuki Meshi (Glutinous Rice Cooked with Azuki Beans)
Cabbage cooked with bean curd

New: Cabbage cooked with bean curd (by Madhur Jaffrey, World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991.)

Pork Ribs with Molasses Glaze

Pork Ribs with Molasses Glaze
Sautéed collard greens with bacon
Roasted fingerling potato salad with herb sauce

New: Roasted fingerling potato salad with herb sauce (Bon Appetit, June 2010, on epicurious.com)

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Sautéed green beans and carrots with cumin-butter
Redux: Ciabatta integrale

Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad
Grilled eggplant with yogurt sauce
Saag's Basil Cracked Pepper Sausage*

Made by... Maxime (pasta)

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Sautéed asparagus and bell peppers
Ciabatta integrale

New: ciabatta integrale (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006).

Tacos

Tacos
Salad with sugar snaps, radishes, and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Grilled Monchong with Olive Tapenade

Grilled Monchong with Olive Tapenade
Sautéed broccoli
Wild rice with dried cherries and scallions

New: olive tapenade (based on "Tapenade" by Keith McNally, Riad Nasr, and Lee Hanson, The Balthazar Cookbook on epicurious.com, October 2003)

Red Rice with Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Peppers and Tofu

Red Rice with Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Peppers and Tofu

Redux: Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Pearl Onions

Redux: Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Pearl Onions
Salad with Beets and Oranges
Walnut-Whole Wheat Bread

New: walnut-whole wheat bread (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006).

Black bean tart

Black bean tart
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter

Made by... Norbert (cauliflower)

Regular: black bean tart

Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Pearl Onions

Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Pearl Onions
Sautéed zucchini with garlic and lemon
Egg noodles

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-fried choy sum with shiitake mushrooms
Udon

Clams and Red Snapper with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Clams and Red Snapper with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
Sautéed beet greens and Swiss chard

Take out

Take out
 ... from Barney's Gourmet Hamburger (Berkeley, CA)

Yasai Itameru

Yasai Itameru (Tofu with mixed vegetables, rice noodles, and coconut ginger sauce)

New: Yasai Itameru (by Hugo Arnold, The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle, 2004).

Soy-Simmered Kabocha squash with Red Beans

Soy-Simmered Kabocha squash with Red Beans
Steaming Radish Swathed in Citrusy Miso Sauce
Scallion Pancakes

Made by... Anja and Maxime (scallion pancakes)

New: Soy-Simmered Kabocha squash with Red Beans and Steaming Radish Swathed in Citrusy Miso Sauce (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Redux

Redux: Pre-Easter Dinner

Pre-Easter Dinner

 ... with the Zlokapa family

Asparagus and Mushroom Tarts
Polenta pizzas
Baked Ham with Mustard-Red Currant Glaze and Rhubarb Chutney
Arugula and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Oil Dressing
Dinner rolls*
(Zlokapas contributed apple tart)


New: asparagus and mushroom tarts (Bon Appetit, April 2009, on epicurious.com); polenta pizzas (David Tanis, One Good Dish. New York: Artisan, 2013); Arugula and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Oil Dressing (Bon Appetit, August 2001, on epicurious.com)

Grilled chicken

Grilled chicken
Sautéed lacinato kale
Spelt popovers

Whole Wheat Chiocciole with Olives, Broccoli, and Basil

Whole Wheat Chiocciole with Olives, Broccoli, and Basil

Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce

Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce
Salad with sugar snaps, peas, tangerines, and goat cheese
Brown basmati rice with peas, carrots and corn

New: Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce (Claudia Roden, The New Book of Middle Eatern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009).

Chickpeas with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Green Chilies

Chickpeas with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Green Chilies
Yellow squash with onions, tomatoes, and cumin
Yogurt with cucumber and crushed mustard seeds
Whole wheat tortillas*

New: Chickpeas with garlic, tomatoes, and green chilies; yellow squash with onions, tomatoes, and cumin; yogurt with cucumber and crushed mustard seeds (Madhur Jaffrey's World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991).

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni, and portobello mushroom, Italian sausage, and olive
Kohlrabi and apple salad with creamy mustard dressing

New: kohlrabi and apple salad with creamy mustard dressing (adapted from recipe, Gourmet, October 1992, epicurious.com)

Regular: pizza

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Sautéed green beans
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Dinner @ Sushi Plus

Dinner @ Sushi Plus (Redwood City, CA)

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
Stir-fried bok choy
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Udofu

Udofu
Braised Japanese eggplant
Soba noodles

Pan-fried Red Rock Cod

Pan-fried Red Rock Cod
Sautéed kale and kohlrabi greens
Roasted new potatoes

Southern Red Beans and Rice

Southern Red Beans and Rice
Sautéed spinach with tomatoes

Penne with Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic

Penne with Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic
Hazelnut shortbread sticks

New: hazelnut shortbread sticks (Bon Appetit, December 2004, on epicurious.com)

Made by... Maxime (shortbread)

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed broccoli and carrots
Red rice

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas
Sautéed green beans and red bell peppers

Made by... Norbert and me (all)

On vacation: March 29-April 4, 2014

On vacation: March 29-April 4, 2014 in New York City, NY

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with sautéed onions and mushrooms, or avocados and tomatoes
Salad with red cabbage, orange, jicama, and sunflower seeds

Regular: burgers

Tofu Chow Mein

Tofu Chow Mein

Grilled Salmon Teriyaki

Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
Sautéed lacinato kale
Short grained brown rice

Mustard-Grilled Chicken

Mustard-Grilled Chicken
Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Fettucine with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon

Fettucine with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon

White Bean Soup with Sage and Parmesan

White Bean Soup with Sage and Parmesan
Sautéed Green beans
Spelt Herbed Popovers
Applesauce Brownies

Made by... Anja and Maxime (white bean soup)

New... Applesauce Brownies (adapted from "Ann's Applesauce Brownies," on kingarthurflour.com )

Oven Roasted Chicken

Oven Roasted Chicken
Warm Cauliflower and Herbed Barley Salad
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions
Cranberry Sauce

New: Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 2002)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Stir-fried bok choy with shiitakes
Short grained brown rice

Tofu Salad with Soba Noodles

Tofu Salad with Soba Noodles

Tacos

Tacos
Salad

Regular: tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish in Tomato-Fennel Broth

Mark Bittman's Fish in Tomato-Fennel Broth
Sautéed zucchini
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad

Regular: black bean tart

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
Sautéed Kale with Preserved Lemons

Redux

...with Meredith Chesson

Redux: 

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Muhammara Sauce

Meatballs

Salad with beets, pepitas, and goat cheese

Ricotta spread

Brown soda bread

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Muhammara Sauce

...with Pam Liew

Julie Hadem's Ricotta Spread with pita chips*
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Muhammara Sauce
Salad with Roast Beets, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Cumin Herb Rice Pilaf
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce

New: Julie Hadem's Ricotta Spread

Tofu Claypot

Tofu Claypot
50-50 white jasmine and long grain brown rice

Shulman's Turnip and Rice Soup

Shulman's Turnip and Rice Soup
Stemple Creek Ranch beef meatballs
Sautéed broccoli, red bell pepper, and red onion

Bittman's Fish Tacos

Bittman's Fish Tacos

 ...with cucumber salsa, avocado, and tomatoes

Purple cole slaw

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with ham and pineapple, or pepperoni
Salad

Regular: pizza

Roasted Honey Pork Ramen

Roasted Honey Pork Ramen
Stir-fried Vegetables

Made by... Anja and Maxime (pork ramen)

New: Roasted Honey Pork Ramen (by Hugo Arnold, The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2004)

Dinner @ Great China Restaurant

with the Tao-Jones family

Dinner @ Great China Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)

Thai Tofu With Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu With Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Red Lentil Soup With Lemon

Red Lentil Soup With Lemon
Sautéed broccoli rabe with cajun style chicken sausage
Long grain brown rice

Chicken Stew With Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots

Chicken stew with sweet potatoes, almonds, and apricots
Sautéed green beans with cumin
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Thin Spaghetti With Mussels and Cod in Coconut-Lime Sauce

Thin Spaghetti With Mussels and Cod in Coconut-Lime Sauce
Sautéed asparagus, red bell peppers, and onions

Turkey burgers

Turkey burgers on whole wheat buns
 ... with sautéed onions and mushrooms, and avocados and tomatoes
Salad with orange, orange bell pepper, and slivered almonds

Regular: burgers

Redux: Chicken Enchiladas

Redux: Chicken Enchiladas
Warm Cabbage Salad With Apples and Walnuts

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed collard greens
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Stir-fried bok choy
Short grain brown rice

Chicken and Tofu Donburi

Chicken and Tofu Hotpot
Stir-fried Napa cabbage
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Baked penne with turkey meatballs

Baked penne with turkey meatballs
Sautéed collards greens with bacon

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
Sautéed sugar snaps, red and yellow bell peppers, and onions
Long grain brown rice

Thai-style red curry with roast duck

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Thai-style red curry with roast duck
50-50 long grain brown and white jasmine rice

Chicken tostadas

Chicken tostadas
Corn soup with roasted corn guacamole

Made by... Anja and Maxime (tostadas)

New: corn soup topped with roasted corn guacamole (epicurious.com, May 2009)

Take Out

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Take Out
 ...from Manpuku Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Gailan With Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Red Wine Pot Roast With Porcini

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Red Wine Pot Roast With Porcini
Caesar Salad
Mashed Potatoes

Tacos

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Tacos
Salad with asparagus, radishes, goat cheese, and sunflower seeds

Regular: tacos

Pan-fried Albacore Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Pan-fried Albacore Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Vegetable and Fish Ball Chow Mein
Strawberry and vanilla-brownie chunk ice cream cake with chocolate-almond ganache and chocolate cookie crust

Black bean tart

Black bean tart
Sautéed zucchini

Regular: black bean tart

Fresh pasta with red sauce

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Fresh pasta with red sauce
Salad with apple, cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese

Made by... Norbert

Dinner @ California Pizza Kitchen

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Dinner @ California Pizza Kitchen (Emeryville, CA)

Chinese noodle soup with ham and bok choy

Gongxi facai
Happy Lunar New Year

Chinese noodle soup with ham and bok choy
Spring rolls

Mapo tofu

Mapo tofu
Stir-fried Napa cabbage
50-50 white and brown long grain rice

Pork spareribs with pineapple and ginger

Pork spareribs with pineapple and ginger
Sautéed lacinato kale
Oven-roasted Yukon gold potatoes

Pan-fried tilapia fillets dusted with corn meal

Pan-fried tilapia fillets dusted with corn meal
Green beans and red bell peppers with mushroom sauce
Wild rice and bulgur with leeks and toasted almonds

New: Wild rice and bulgur with leeks and toasted almonds (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufman in The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. Boston: Harvard Common Press, 2002)

Soba noodles with tofu, egg, kimchi, and vegetables

Soba noodles with tofu, egg, kimchi, and vegetables

Chicken pot pie

Chicken pot pie
Roast Brussels sprouts

Made by... Anja and Maxime (pot pie)

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...with Italian sausage and red bell pepper, and pepperoni
Salad with apple, pomegranate seeds, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

(Almost) My mother's chicken curry

(Almost) My mother's chicken curry
Stir-fried Napa cabbage and carrots with ginger
50-50 long grain brown rice and white jasmine rice mix

Red beans and rice

Red beans and long grain brown rice
Sautéed beet greens and red Swiss chard

Tuna noodle casserole

Tuna noodle casserole
Roast beet and orange salad

Oven steamed Tai snapper with ginger and scallions

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Oven steamed Tai snapper with ginger and scallions
Stir-fried clams with black beans, ginger, and scallions
Stir-fried broccoli with onions
Long grain brown and jasmine rice 50-50 mix

Grilled tofu steak salad

Grilled tofu steak salad
Azuki meshi (Glutinous rice cooked with azuki beans)

New: Grilled tofu steak salad (by Hugo Arnold in The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006). Azuki meshi (by Madhur Jaffrey in World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1991).

Noodles of longevity

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Noodles of longevity
Redux: pork and chicken potstickers
Triple chocolate ice cream
Chinese delight

Made by... Anja and Maxime (ice cream)

New: Chinese delight (epicurious.com, February 2008)

Pork and chicken potstickers

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pork and chicken potstickers
Tofu fu yung soup
Salad

Pure cut chicken with ginger-scallion dip

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pure cut chicken with ginger-scallion dip
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
Baked nian2gao1
Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch hamburgers

Stemple Creek Ranch hamburgers
 ...with caramelized onions and mushrooms, and avocados and tomatoes
Salad with sunchokes, orange, and toasted walnuts

Regular: burgers

Pasta with cannellini beans and sage

Pasta with cannellini beans and sage
Sautéed collard greens with bacon

Pan-cooked fish with preserved lemon, green olives, and capers

Pan-cooked fish with preserved lemon, green olives, and capers
Roasted cauliflower
Brown basmati rice with onions, peas, and corn

Tacos

Tacos
Salad

Regular: tacos

Roast chicken

Roast chicken
Pan-steamed broccoli
Bacon smashed potatoes

Made by... Anja and Maxime (potatoes)

New: bacon smashed potatoes (Gourmet, November 2009)

Minestrone soup

Minestrone soup
Pine nut-Parmesan biscuits

New: pine nut-Parmesan biscuits (by King Arthur Flour in Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006.)

(Almost) My mother's lamb curry

(Almost) My mother's lamb curry
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
Rice

Tofu in creamy nut butter sauce with scallions

Tofu in creamy nut butter sauce with scallions
Green beans and carrots
Roasted brown rice with gomasio

New: roasted brown rice with gomasio (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufman in The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. Boston: Harvard Common Press, 2002)

Mexican pasta

Mexican pasta
Salad with jicama, orange, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese

Stir-fried seafood with oyster sauce and udon noodles

Stir-fried seafood with oyster sauce and udon noodles
Stir-fried long choy sum with shiitake mushrooms

Stir-fried eggplant, rainbow peppers, and tofu

Stir-fried eggplant, rainbow peppers, and tofu
Leek, turnip and rice soup
Brown rice

New: stir-fried eggplant, rainbow peppers, and tofu (by Martha Rose Shulman, in The New York Times, October 16, 2012); leek, turnip and rice soup (by Martha Rose Shulman, in The New York Times, December 13, 2011)

Spaghetti and turkey meatballs in tomato sauce

Spaghetti and turkey meatballs in tomato sauce
Sautéed lacinato kale

Veracruz-style chicken chili

Veracruz-style chicken chili
Salad with tangerines, orange, peas, goat cheese, and roasted sunflower seeds
Corn muffins with green onions

Beef curry

Beef curry
Stir-fried baby choy sum
Brown rice

Made by... Norbert and me (baby bok choy)

Chicken enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas
Warm red cabbage salad

Black bean tart

Black bean tart
Salad

Regular: black bean tart

Very green fish stew

Very green fish stew
Pan-fried zucchini
Rice

New: very green fish stew (David Tanis, One Good Dish: the pleasures of a simple meal. New York: Artisan, 2013)

Roasted chicken thighs with barbecue sauce

Roasted chicken thighs with barbecue sauce
Roasted endives with Emmentaler and Parmesan cheese
Roasted sweet potato with honey glaze

Redux

Redux

Chicken Caesar salad

Chicken Caesar salad

Red lentil and carrot soup

Buttermilk-rye bread

Made by... Anja and Maxime (Chicken Caesar salad)

New... buttermilk-rye bread (by King Arthur Flour in Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Rice bowl with oven-baked miso-glazed tofu, red peppers and kimchi

Rice bowl with oven-baked miso-glazed tofu, red peppers and kimchi

New: rice bowl with oven-baked miso-glazed tofu, red peppers and kimchi (based on "Brown Rice Bowl..." by Martha Rose Shulman in The New York Times, October 28, 2013)

Pork claypot

Pork claypot
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
Rice

Pasta with lentils and kale

Pasta with lentils and kale
Aidell's Italian Style with Mozarella Cheese dinner sausages*

Pan-seared tuna with wasabi mayonnaise

Pan-seared tuna with wasabi mayonnaise
Oven-roasted broccoli and carrots
Potato and parmesan cake

New: potato and parmesan cake (Gourmet, October 2003)

Black bean, sausage, and sweet potato soup

Black bean, sausage, and sweet potato soup
Salad with orange, peas, scallions, and walnuts
Short grain brown rice

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni, or ham and pineapple
Salad

Regular: pizza

Dinner @ Marin Brewing Company

Dinner @ Marin Brewing Company (Larkspur, CA)

with the Wainscotts

French onion soup

French onion soup
Crustless quiche
Salad with oranges, peas, and walnuts
Garlic toast

New: French onion soup (Gourmet, December 2006)

Thai-style roast duck curry

Thai-style roast duck curry
Rice

Stir-fried crab with scallions and ginger

Stir-fried crab with scallions and ginger
Wonton noodle soup with watercress