New Year's Eve 2015

New Year's Eve 2015

Chinese hot pot
 ...with beef, chicken, shrimp, fish balls, and mushrooms
 ...with rice noodles and Nappa cabbage
 ...with hoisin sauce and French dressing
Redux: fruitcake

Italian Vegetable Stew

Italian Vegetable Stew
Lime and Lemon Posset

Made by... Maxime (all)

New: Italian Vegetable Stew (Bon Appetit, March 2013) and Lime and Lemon Posset (Bon Appetit, May 2007, on epicurious.com)

Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Potato and Parmesan Cake

Chicken Salad Sandwich or Udon with Bo Ssam

Chicken Salad Sandwich (Norbert and Sandra) and apples
Udon with Bo Ssam in Miso Soup (Anja and Maxime) and vegetables

Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce
Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower

Made by... Norbert (pasta and meat sauce)

New: Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower(Bon Appetit, February 2013, on epicurious.com)

Dinner @Tanoshi Sushi (Tiburon, CA)

Dinner @Tanoshi Sushi (Tiburon, CA)

 ...with Kris and Louise Wainscott after Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Momofuku Bo Ssam

Momofuku Bo Ssam
 ...with kimchi and bo ssam sauce
Butter Lettuce
Quick Pickles
Jasmine Rice
Tiramisu

Made by... Anja and Sandra (Tiramisu)

New: Tiramisu (Gourmet, March 2003)

Wonton Soup with Watercress

Wonton Soup with Watercress
Stir-Fried Noodles with Choy Sum

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Wild Rock Cod
Green Beans
Udons

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Sautéed Kale with Lemon
Redux: Skillet Corn Bread

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu
Short Grained Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with Teriyaki Chicken and Bok Choy and/or Bittermelon and Turkey

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce
Roasted parsnips and carrots
Skillet Corn Bread

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad

Regular: tacos

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

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

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon

Red rice with miso-roasted squash, leeks, red pepper and tofu

Red rice with miso-roasted squash, leeks, red pepper and tofu
 ...with butternut squash
Miso-roasted zucchini

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with Provolone cheese, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and/or avocado and tomato
Salad with pomegranate seeds, mandarin tangerines, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese

Redux: Macaroni and Cheese

Redux: Macaroni and Cheese
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Gingerbread Cookies

Dinner @ Garaje (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Garaje (San Francisco, CA)

Highlights: zapatos, como se llama? taco, fried chicken sandwiches, beer

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine
Pan-Steamed Green Beans
Latkes
Apple Sauce

Made by... Anja (Latkes), and Anja and Sandra (apple sauce)

Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli

Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli
 ...with Dover Sole
Pea Pesto with Pita Crisps

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup
Beet, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
 ...with Nappa Cabbage

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Pepperoni, or pineapple and ham
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pears, Sunflower Seeds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: pizza

Fresh Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Pan Steamed Broccoli and Carrots
Roasted Butternut Squash

Made by... Norbert (pasta and sauce)

Redux: Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili

Redux: Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili
Redux: Stir-Fried Long Beans
Sautéed broccoli
Judy's Lovesticks Bread*
Green Tea Mochi*

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Sautéed Long Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Sautéed Zucchini
Garlic Bread

Mark Bittman's Fish in Tomato-Fennel Broth

Mark Bittman's Fish in Tomato-Fennel Broth
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard and Beet Greens
Mashed Potato Latkes

New: Mashed Potato Latkes (by Joan Nathan, based on "Mashed Potato Latkes with Dill and Shallots," in The New York Times, December 1, 2015, http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/02/dining/latkes-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html?ref=dining)

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Long Choy Sum
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili

Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili
Roasted Cauliflower
Skillet Cornbread

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Chopped Salad
 ...with red romaine, red cabbage, carrot, orange bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, peas, and goat cheese
Egg Custards (Yank Sing Restaurant)*

Made by... Norbert (fresh spaghetti)

Dinner @ R&G Lounge (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ R&G Lounge (San Francisco, CA)

 ...with Amir and Kim Chandra (from Miami); Brandon Chandra (from Phoenix); Lily and Francis (from Hong Kong and Edmonton, Canada); Joan and Mike; Nick and Maria

Highlight... 14 lb. king crab prepared 3+ ways: body battered and deep-fried; legs steamed in garlic sauce; legs sautéed with ginger and scallions; roe stir-fried in fried rice

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2015

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Buttermilk Fantails
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy

Thanksgiving 2015

Grilled Turkey
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Buttermilk Fantails

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Anja (cranberry sauce); Anja and Sandra (green beans, vinaigrette, sweet potatoes); Anja and Norbert (turkey); Norbert and Sandra (ice cream pie); Maxime and Sandra (fantails)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare
 ...with Dungeness Crab, Mussels, and Rock Cod
Roasted Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter

Lasagne

Lasagne
Salad with Bosc Pear, Dried Cranberries,  Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja and me (lasagne)

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken and Bok Choy in Miso-Dashi Broth

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken and Bok Choy in Miso-Dashi Broth
Grilled Japanese Eggplants with White Miso

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Take Out

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

Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto
Grilled Red and Orange Bell Peppers, Zucchini Spears, and Red Onion
50-50 Short Grained and Jasmine Rice

Crispy Pan-Fried Cod

Crispy Pan-Fried Cod
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Roasted Red Diane Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Fries

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Satsuma Oranges, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Rice Noodles

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Rib Steak

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Rib Steak
Broccoli Pancotto
Apple Sauce*
Rice Pilaf*

Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce
Caesar Salad with the Works
 ...whole leaves of hearts of Romaine, croutons, anchovies, Caesar salad dressing, and Parmesan cheese

Made by... Norbert (all, except Caesar salad dressing, which I made)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Anja's choice: birthday week

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Anja's choice: birthday week

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Lemon
Redux: Honey-Whole Wheat Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie

Anja's choice: birthday week

Chicken Pot Pie
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Macaroni and Cheese

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Macaroni and Cheese
Salad with plums, cucumber, sliced almonds, and goat cheese

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with sautéed onions and mushrooms, and/or avocados and tomatoes
Salad with D'Anjou pear, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and pepitas

Regular: burgers

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup

Anja's choice: birthday week

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup
Sautéed zucchini

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
 ...with baby bok choy and snap peas

Made by... Norbert (noodles)

Grilled Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples

Anja's choice: birthday week

Grilled Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples
Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
November Cakes

Chicken Fajitas

Anja's Choice: Birthday Week

Chicken Fajitas
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pear, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Sautéed Kale
Chicken Bratwurst*
50-50 short grained brown and jasmine rice

Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry

Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry
Winter Melon (Donggua) Soup with Shiitakes and Chicken
50-50 Short Grained Brown and Jasmine Rice

New: Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry (by Melissa Clark in The New York Times, http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017765-shredded-tofu-and-shiitake-stir-fry)

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni and green bell pepper; or turkey-Italian sausage, portobello mushroom, and green bell pepper
Salad with pomegranate seeds, tangerines, pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Pan-Steamed Broccoli

Tuna Noodle Caserole

Tuna Noodle Caserole
Pan-Steamed Romano Beans

Mark Bittman's Fish with Tomatoes and Capers

Mark Bittman's Fish with Tomatoes and Capers
 ...with Ling Cod
Salad with avocados, Asian pear, French breakfast radish, scallions, pepitas, and goat cheese
Four Grain Pilaf

Split Pea Soup with Gouda Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda Toasts
Pan-Fried Endives

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions
Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Beans, and Carrots
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Pan-Fried White Zucchini Spears

Regular: black bean tart

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

New: Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip (by Kim Severson, "Grilled or Oven-Roasted Santa Maria Tri-Tip," on cooking.nytimes.com)

Redux: Take Out

Redux: Take Out
 ...from Great China (Berkeley, CA)

Salad with jicama, oranges, pepitas, and goat cheese
Short grained brown rice

Made by... Anja (salad)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Great China (Berkeley, CA)

Salad with beets, oranges, pepitas, and goat cheese
Jasmine rice

Cioppino

Cioppino
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Swiss Chard with Anchovies and Lemon
Spelt Popovers

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin
Eggplant and Potato
Short Grained Brown Rice

Udofu

Udofu
Daikon and Carrots Stewed in Tamari, Mirin, and Dashi
Soba Noodles

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
Short Grained Brown Rice

Fresh Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Pine Nuts

Fresh Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Pine Nuts
 ...with fettucini

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and walnuts

Regular: tacos

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Fish
Cauliflower Soup
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Senate Bean Soup

Senate Bean Soup
Grilled Zucchini
Buttermilk-Rye Bread

Grilled tofu steak salad

Grilled tofu steak salad
 ...with roasted acorn squash
Azuki meshi (Glutinous rice cooked with azuki beans)

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Apples, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burgers

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage
Redux: Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, Frozen Cherries, and Chocolate Chips

Made by... Norbert (penne)

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
 ...and baby bok choy
Stir-Fried Snap Peas, Orange Bell Peppers, and Onion
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream, Frozen Cherries, and Chocolate Chips

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and Maxime (dessert)

Red Cooked Chicken

Red Cooked Chicken
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
50-50 short grain brown and short grain white rice

Roasted Fish with Lemons, Olives, and Rosemary

Roasted Fish with Lemons, Olives, and Rosemary
 ...with Ahi Tuna
Sautéed Kohlrabi Greens and Lacinato Kale
California Wild Rice and Bulgur with Leeks and Toasted Almonds

Ragout of lentils, turkey meatballs and mint

Ragout of lentils, turkey meatballs and mint
Sautéed kohlrabi
Pan-Steamed Broccoli
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Tofu Clay Pot

Tofu Clay Pot
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup
Sautéed green beans

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Honey Pork

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Honey Pork
 ...and baby spinach
Grilled eggplant with miso

Made by... Norbert (all)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni, or pineapple and ham
Salad with pomegranate seeds, apples, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

[Almost] My Mother's Chicken Curry

[Almost] My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles*

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks with Wasabi Mayonnaise

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Potato and Parmesan Cake

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Market Steak

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Market Steak
Grilled Zucchini Spears
Apple Sauce*
Rice pilaf*

Fresh Pasta with Red Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Red Sauce
Salad with cucumbers, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese

Made by... Norbert (all)

Home-Cured Spiced Swordfish Steak

Home-Cured Spiced Swordfish Steak
 ...Swordfish Steak with Ramen Noodles and Baby Vegetables

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen noodles)

New: Home-Cured Spiced Swordfish Steak (by Hugo Arnold, The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006)

Potluck at CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Potluck at CalShakes (King Lear)
Contributed: brownie bites* and juice*

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with pomegranate seeds, pears, pine nuts, and goat cheese

Regular: black bean tart

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew
Pan Steamed Broccoli
Baguette*

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Gobo and Carrots
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with figs, walnuts, and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Fresh pasta with portobello mushrooms, spinach, and pine nuts

Fresh pasta with portobello mushrooms, spinach, and pine nuts
Chocolate pudding

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Potluck

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

We contributed:
Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic
Caprese Salad Skewers
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Gremolata
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

New: Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic (by Lauryn Tyrell on epicurious.com, December 2014)

Mark Bittman's Fish with Ginger and Soy

Mark Bittman's Fish with Ginger and Soy
 ...with rock cod
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Soba Noodles

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Brown Soda Bread

Whole Wheat Penne with Italian Meat Sauce

Whole Wheat Penne with Italian Meat Sauce
Carrots and Peas

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
Pad Thai

Apricot Honey-Glazed Turkey

Apricot Honey-Glazed Turkey
Sautéed Red Chard and Beet Greens
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers
 ...with tomatoes, avocados, onions, mushrooms, and/or cheese
Salad with beets, apple, walnuts, and goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Gnocchi a la Grecque

Gnocchi a la Grecque
 ..."gnocchi" pasta from de Cecco with eggplant, onions, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil

Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Mexican layered tortillas and kidney beans

Mexican layered tortillas and kidney beans
Green beans with mint and limes

Thin Spaghetti With Mussels and Cod in Coconut-Lime Sauce

Thin Spaghetti With Mussels and Cod in Coconut-Lime Sauce
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Oil

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Japanese Barley and Rice

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni; or with figs, proscuitto, gorgonzola, balsamic, and arugula
Salad with jicama, nectarines, purple grapes, goat cheese, and scallions

New: Pizza with figs, proscuitto, gorgonzola, balsamic, and arugula (Bon Appetit, August 2009, on epicurious.com)

Regular: pizza

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce
Gazpacho
Potato Salad

Made by... Anja and Maxime (gazpacho)

New: Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce (based on "Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Spareribs Ribs with Green Chile Sauce" in License to Grill by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby. New York: William Morrow, 1997); Gazpacho (by Ferran Adria from From the Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria, on epicurious.com, October 2011)

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Zucchini and tomatoes with Mint

New: Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Gourmet, March 2003), Zucchini and tomatoes with Mint (Gourmet, May 2004)

Chicken with Fresh Ginger

Chicken with Fresh Ginger
Japanese Eggplant with White Miso
Sautéed Long Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos
 ...with Ling Cod
Cole Slaw

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions
Roasted Turnips and Carrots
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Nectarines, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Roasted Pears and Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (pear and ice cream)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Short Ribs Braised in Coffee Ancho Chile Sauce

Short Ribs Braised in Coffee Ancho Chile Sauce
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried Cherry Vinaigrette
Creamy Polenta

New: Creamy Polenta (by Bruce Aidells in Bon Appetit, May 2009, on epicurious.com)

Made by... Anja and Maxime (Green Beans)

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions
Sugar Snap Peas

Made by... Norbert and me (chicken)

Crustless Quiche

Ate at CalShakes, "Mystery of Irma Vep"

Crustless Quiche
Salad with Figs, Grapes, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Crostini

Pasta with French Green Lentils and Lacinato Kale

Pasta with French Green Lentils and Lacinato Kale

Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli

Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli
 ...with rock cod snapper fillet and orecchiette
Pea Pesto Crostini

New: Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli (Gourmet, March 2003)

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese
Pan-Steamed Broccoli
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
 ...with plums
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken
Grilled Bi-Colored Corn
Salad with Pears, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, and Goat Cheese
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Fries

Made by... Norbert (chicken and corn)

Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper

Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Short Grained Brown Rice

On Vacation: August 3-21, 2015

On Vacation: August 3-21, 2015 in Amsterdam, Paris, Venice, and Rome

Meal highlights: Chez Janou in Paris, Trattoria da Alvise in Venice, and Archimede Sant'eustachio in Rome

Chicken and Tofu Donburi

Chicken and Tofu Donburi
Nappa Cabbage
Udon

Salad

After late dim-sum lunch at Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant (Emeryville, CA)

Salad
 ...with mix-your-own fixings: chicken, beets, goat cheese, walnuts
Watermelon, grapes, or cherries

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry
Salad with Beets, Orange, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice
Redux: double chocolate torte with vanilla ice cream

Chicken and Fish Ball Chow Mein

Happy Birthday, Sandra!

Chicken and Fish Ball Chow Mein
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Double Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Ice Cream)

Made by... Anja and me (torte), Maxime (ice cream)

Kettle-Seared Garlic-Pepper Mussels

Kettle-Seared Garlic-Pepper Mussels
 ...and Ling Cod
Salad with Sugar Snaps, Grapes, and Goat Cheese
Rice Noodles

Redux: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Redux: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

New: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad (Georgia Downward, Self, October 2011, on epicurious.com)

Redux: Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio

Redux: Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio
Sautéed Kale with Onions

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese

Made by... Anja

Regular: tacos

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Bulgogi

Bulgogi
 ...with butter lettuce, short grain white rice, kimchi, and sesame seeds
Miso soup with daikon and carrots

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets and Sand Dabs Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets and Sand Dabs Dusted with Cornmeal
Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Redux: Green Bean Ceasar Salad
Redux: Panzanella with Mozzarella and Herbs

Dinner with the Liew Family

Dinner with the Liew Family

Pea Pesto Crostini
Make-Ahead Fried Chicken
Panzanella with Mozzarella and Herbs
Green Bean Ceasar Salad
Lemon Chiffon Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Made by... Anja and me (green bean Ceasar salad, raspberry sauce)

New: Pea Pesto Crostini (Giada de Laurentiis in Giada at Home, epicurious.com, May 2010); Make-Ahead Fried Chicken (Melissa Clark in The New York Times, July 2, 2015); Panzanella with Mozzarella and Herbs (Melissa Clark in The New York Times, July 2, 2015);

Mujadara with Leeks

Mujadara with Leeks (Rice and Brown Lentils)
Sauatéed Swiss Chard with Anchovies

Steamed Tofu with Shiitake and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Shiitake and Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers

Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Made by... Anja and Maxime (chicken)

New: Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers (Epicurious Test Kitchen on epicurious.com, April 2015)

Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio

Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
Tokio turnips

Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers

Welcome to America!

Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers
 ...with pineapples, tomatoes and avocados, and sautéed onions and mushrooms
Red, white, and blue salad (Salad with strawberries, blueberries, and goat cheese)

Regular: burgers

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Broccoli Pancotto
Buttermilk Rye Bread

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Cafe Raj (Albany, CA)
Green Beans and Japanese Eggplant in Miso-Thai Red Curry Sauce

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni and green bell pepper, or, pineapple, and ham
Salad with nectarines, pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Chicken Muhammara

Chicken Muhammara
Sautéed Cabbage
Cumin Herb Rice Pilaf

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

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

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Chickpeas and Broccoli

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Chickpeas and Broccoli

Poached Fish with Shiitake

Poached Fish with Shiitake
 ...with California halibut
Sautéed zucchini
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Hot and Sour Seared Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas

Hot and Sour Seared Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas
Short Grain Brown Rice

Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper

Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Mexican Pasta with Black Beans

Mexican Pasta with Black Beans
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon

Made by... Anja and Maxime (pasta)

Dinner @ the Zlokapas

Dinner @ the Zlokapas

Contributed Tomato and Onion Tart and Citrus Cornmeal Shortbread Cookies

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Chicken Caesar Salad

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Albacore Tuna in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Albacore Tuna in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter
Skillet Corn Bread

Wonton Noodle Soup

Wonton Noodle Soup
 ...with Nappa Cabbage, Spinach, Shiitake, and Carrots

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Gailan with Oyster-soy Sauce
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Mustard Grilled Chicken

Mustard Grilled Chicken
Salad
Roasted Red Skinned Potatoes

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

On Vacation: June 23-27, 2015

On Vacation: June 23-27, 2015 in Ashland, OR for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Meal highlights: Amuse, by a hair, over Coquina; and our other regulars, Anya's Thai Bistro and Taroko

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Smoked Chicken
Salad
Rice Pilaf*

Redux: Southern Style Red Beans with Rice

Redux: Southern Style Red Beans with Rice
Salad

On Vacation: June 15-20, 2015

On Vacation: June 15-20, 2015 in New York City (to visit Popo)

Meal highlight: Dumpling Galaxy

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...or burritos
Salad with Orange, Chick Peas, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Scallions

Regular: Tacos

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken
Pan Steamed Broccoli
Grilled Corn
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Made by... Anja and Maxime (biscuits)

Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Sugar Snaps, and Basil

Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Sugar Snaps, and Basil

Agnello al Forno (Oven-Roasted Lamb)

Agnello al Forno (Oven-Roasted Lamb)
Pan Cooked Cauliflower

New: Agnello al Forno (Oven-Roasted Lamb)  (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA: 2005)

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crusted Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crusted Fish
 ...with Lingcod
Pan-Fried Wax Beans
Brown Basmati Rice with Corn and Peas

Yasai Itameru

Yasai Itameru
 ...stir-fried tofu with mixed vegetables, rice noodles, and coconut ginger sauce

Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger
Sautéed Chard and Beet Greens

New: Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives and Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson in The Longevity Kitchen on epicurious.com, February 2013)

Pasta with Zucchini and Basil

Pasta with Zucchini and Basil

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with pears, dried cranberries, and goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Braised Chicken with Wood Ears and Ginger

Braised Chicken with Wood Ears and Ginger
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Mixed Salad Greens with Plums, Cucumbers, Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos with Cucumber Salsa
Salad with Beets, Oranges, Sunflower Seeds, and Goat Cheese

Tofu with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, and Orange Bell Pepper

Tofu with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, and Orange Bell Pepper
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni; and rosemary ham and pineapple
Salad

Regular: pizza

Grilled Chicken with Barbeque Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Cole Slaw
Skillet Corn Bread
Chocolate Pudding


Made by... Norbert (chicken), Anja and Maxime (pudding)

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
Dong1 Gua1 Tang1 (Winter Melon Soup with Shiitake and Enoki Mushrooms)
Udon Noodles

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Brown Soda Bread

Grilled Sear-Grade Tuna

Grilled Sear-Grade Tuna
Salad with oranges, radishes, cucumber, and goat cheese
Rice pilaf*

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
 ...with plums
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Redux: Halfgiving

Stir-Fried Cabbage
Buttermilk Fantails

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Mandarin Oranges
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Made by... Anja and me (Buttermilk Fantails)

Halfgiving (observed) 2015

Halfgiving (observed) 2015

Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Sautéed Green Beans
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Buttermilk Fantails
Cranberry Sauce with Mandarin Oranges
Gravy
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Made by... Maxime (cranberry sauce), Norbert and Maxime (stuffed turkey breast)

New: Pumpking Whoopie Pies (Gourmet Live, November 2011, on epicurious.com)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with cucumber, peaches, goat cheese, and toasted walnuts

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger

Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger
Broccoli
Potato Salad

Mujadara (Rice with Lentils)

Mujadara (Rice with Lentils)
Red Swiss chard sautéed with onions and bacon

Kettle-Seared Garlic-Pepper Mussels and Lingcod with Rice Stick Noodles

Kettle-Seared Garlic-Pepper Mussels and Lingcod with Rice Stick Noodles
Artichokes

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Choy Sum with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short grain brown rice

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad

Regular: tacos

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Yau Choy
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce

Stemple Creek Ranch Sirloin Steak

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Stemple Creek Ranch Sirloin Steak
Caesar Salad with Croutons
Rice Pilaf*
Apple Sauce*
Apple Pie ala Mode

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
Udon Noodles

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Fresh Rice Noodles

Pan-Fried Red Trout Dusted with Corn Meal

Pan-Fried Red Trout Dusted with Corn Meal
Salad
Oven-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions
Green Beans
Jasmine rice

Oven-Fried Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken
Glazed Snowball Radishes
Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa
Sautéed lacinato kale
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice
Chocolate pudding

Made by... Anja and Maxime (chocolate pudding, tomato salsa, and shaved cheese)

New: Chocolate pudding (http://www.oprah.com/food/Warm-Chocolate-Pudding)

Take Out

Norbert's choice: birthday week
Congrats to Anja: Technovation semifinals!

Take Out
 ...from Pedro's Brazil Cafe (Berkeley, CA)

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocados, tomatoes, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and/or cheese
Salad with pear, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Pappardelle with Mushrooms, Spinach, Ricotta, and Walnuts

Pappardelle with Mushrooms, Spinach, Ricotta, and Walnuts

New: Pappardelle with Mushrooms, Spinach, Ricotta, and Walnuts (based on Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach and Pine Nuts, Bon Appetit, June 1996, on epicurious.com)

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

Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms

Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms
Braised Chinese Eggplant
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Rice Pilaf*

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Whole wheat bread

Pizzas

Pizzas
...with pepperoni, or turkey Italian sausage, green bell peppers, and portabello mushrooms
Salad with pears, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and pepitas

Regular: pizza

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Brown Basmati Rice
Vanilla Ice Cream

Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon

Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon
 ...with spaghetti
Caggiano Thai Spicy Chicken Sausage and Habanero-Tequilla Chicken Sausage*

Roasted Fish with Lemon, Olives, and Rosemary

Roasted Fish with Lemon, Olives, and Rosemary
 ...with Lingcod
Sautéed kohlrabi
Roasted fingerling potatoes with oyster mushrooms

Tofu Clay Pot

Tofu Clay Pot
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Redux: Cuban Black Beans

Redux: Cuban Black Beans
Pan-Fried Zucchini Spears
Short Grain Brown Rice

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad of Romaine lettuce, baby spinach, orange bell peppers, cucumbers, goat cheese, and pepitas

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with beets, oranges, pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

(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 and beet greens
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Grilled mackerel

Grilled mackerel
Cauliflower soup
Roasted potatoes

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Steamed Chicken with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Steamed Chicken with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Bosc Pears, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Almonds

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Dinner at Mifune Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner at Mifune Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)
 ...with Kuijt-Chesson Family and Dianne Chesson

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Short Grain Brown Rice

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs and Mint

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs and Mint
Pan-Steamed Green Beans
Whole Wheat Popovers

Thin Spaghetti with Seafood

with Ian Kuijt

Thin Spaghetti with Seafood
 ...with clams, mussels, ling cod, and calamari
Salad with asparagus, cara cara oranges, goat cheese, and pepitas
Rhubarb and strawberry pudding cake

Miso Roasted Kabocha Squash, Orange Bell Peppers, and Tofu

Miso Roasted Kabocha Squash, Orange Bell Peppers, and Tofu
Jasmine rice

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Caesar Salad

Redux: Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash, Bell Peppers, and Andouille Sausage

Redux: Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash, Bell Peppers, and Andouille Sausage
Salad with apples, pepitas, dried cranberries, and goat cheese

Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash, Bell Peppers, and Andouille Sausage

Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash, Bell Peppers, and Andouille Sausage

Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew

Chicken, Corn, and Potato Stew
Sautéed Swiss Chard

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce
Eggplant Salad

Swordfish with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Swordfish with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower
Skillet Cornbread

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Pan-Steamed Broccoli
Caesar Salad

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

On Vacation: March 30- April 4, 2015

On Vacation: March 30- April 4, 2015 in New England (for college visits)

Meal highlights: Kabob and Curry (Providence, RI); Caseus Fromagerie & Bistro, Skappo Italian Wine Bar, and Sandra's Next Generation Restaurant (New Haven, CT)

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Pan-Fried Zucchini Sticks

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon
Brown Soda Bread

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad

Regular: burgers

Mexican-Style Lime and Cilantro Whole Chicken

Berkeley International High School Art Show! Congratulations, Anja!

Mexican-Style Lime and Cilantro Whole Chicken
Beets and Orange Salad
Spanish Rice

New: Mexican-Style Lime and Cilantro Whole Chicken (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA: 2005)

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
 ...in sandwiches or with garlic bread
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
King Arthur's Apple Sauce Brownies

Eggplant, green beans, and tofu in Thai style red curry

Eggplant, green beans, and tofu in Thai style red curry
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni and green bell pepper, or mushrooms, bell pepper, and sausage
Salad with jicama, avocado, orange, goat cheese, and pepitas

Regular: Pizzas

Redux: Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Junior Olympics: Congratulations, Maxime!

Redux: Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Take Out: Manpuku Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)
Sautéed asparagus, bell peppers, and onion

Red Cooked Rump Roast

Red Cooked Rump Roast
Cabbage with Tamari and Mirin
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short grain brown rice or udon noodles

Tagine T'Faia

Tagine T'Faia
 ... (Chicken Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds)
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter
Short grain brown rice

Baked Fish in Tomato Caper Sauce

Baked Fish in Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with petrale sole
Sautéed lacinato kale and beet greens
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...or burritos
Salad with mandarin oranges, bell peppers, shaved carrots, goat cheese, and roasted pepitas

Regular: tacos

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie
Pan-Steamed Broccoli

Redux

Redux
 ...chow mein with chicken, fish balls, and vegetables, or soba noodles with miso soup; and tofu steak salad
Apple Pie a la Mode

Soba Noodles with Hard-Boiled Egg and Stir-fried Vegetables in Miso Soup

Soba Noodles with Hard-Boiled Egg and Stir-fried Vegetables in Miso Soup
Tofu Steak Salad

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Vegetables

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Vegetables

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage
Butternut Squash Soup

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with ling cod
Green beans
Udon noodles

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin
Sautéed green Swiss chard
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Made by... Norbert (chard)

New: Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA: 2005)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with apple, cried cranberries, and roasted almonds

Made by... Anja (salad)

Gnocchi a la Grecque

Gnocchi a la Grecque
 ..."gnocchi" pasta from de Cecco with eggplant, onions, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
Baby bok choy with shiitake mushrooms
Udon noodles

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with avocado, oranges, walnuts, and goat cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
 ...with Ling Cod
Sautéed asparagus and yellow bell peppers
Garlic bread

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with choice of sautéed onions and mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mayonnaise
Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, Goat Cheese, and Croutons

Regular: burgers

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Udon noodles

Taco Bar

Taco Bar
 ...with choice of corn tortillas, Spanish rice, grilled chicken, pinto beans, shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, and yogurt
Salad with roasted beets and oranges

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Grilled Zucchini Spears
Udon Noodles

Mexican Pasta

Maxime's choice: birthday week (the extended version)

Mexican Pasta
Sautéed lacinato kale with bacon

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
Sautéed spinach and beet greens with anchovy and garlic
Roasted red skinned potatoes

Senate Bean Soup

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Senate Bean Soup
Sautéed broccoli and red bell peppers
Brown soda bread

Red Cooked Chicken

Red Cooked Chicken
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with pepperoni, or ham and pineapple
Salad with apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy Birthday, Maxime!

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls
Turnip Cake

Oven-Steamed Tai Snapper with Ginger and Scallions

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Oven-Steamed Tai Snapper with Ginger and Scallions
Watercress soup with shiitake mushrooms, ham, and shrimp
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Rib Steaks

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Stemple Creek Ranch Rib Steaks
Caesar Salad
Apple Sauce*
Rice Pilaf
Ice cream cake
 ...with amaretti and almond crust with chocolate-chocolate mint chunk and raspberry-white chocolate chunk ice cream layers, and raspberries and slivered almonds on top

Spiced Vegetable Stir-Fry

Spiced Vegetable Stir-Fry
 ...with chile, soy sauce, miso soup, and lemon grass

New: Spiced Vegetable Stir-Fry (by Hugo Arnold, in The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006).

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

Redux: Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce, Garlic, and Pearl Onions
Salad
Redux: Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits
Redux: Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Good Mong Kok Bakery, Delicious Dim Sum, and Stella Pastry and Café (San Francisco, CA)
Sautéed collard greens

Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce, Garlic, and Pearl Onions

Happy Valentine's Day!

Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce, Garlic, and Pearl Onions
Sautéed Red Chard with anchovy and lemon
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits
Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream

Made by... Anja and Maxime (biscuits)

New: Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream (Gourmet, April 2007)

Turkey Tacos

Maxime's choice: birthday week

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with oranges, jicama, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Take Out

Yay, TSP!

Take out
 ...from Great China (Berkeley, CA)

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos
Cole Slaw

Tofu with Broccoli

Tofu with Broccoli
Short grain brown rice

Oven-Fried Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken
Sautéed sugar snaps, bell peppers, and onions
Mashed potatoes

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with mandarin oranges, avocado, dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese

Regular: black bean tart

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Chicken Basil Sausages*
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Kimchi Soup (Jigae)

Kimchi Soup (Jigae)
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Kimchi Soup (Jigae) (by David Tanis in "Cooking with Kimchi," in The New York Times, January 21, 2015)

Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili

Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili
Roasted Cauliflower
Skillet Cornbread

New: Skillet Cornbread (by Sheri Castle in The New Southern Garden Cookbook on epicurious.com, July 2011)

Pan-Fried Fish Sandwiches

Pan-Fried Fish Sandwiches
 with... deepwater red rock cod
Redux: Salad with apples, pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese, or green beans and carrots

Gado Gado

Gado gado
 with... tofu, hard boiled eggs, green beans, and carrots
Peanut Sauce
Singapore Noodles

New: Singapore Noodles (by Corinne Trang in  Noodles Every Day: Delicious Asian Recipes from Ramen to Rice Sticks, on epicurious.com July 2009)

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Apple, Sunflower Seeds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burgers

Grilled Turkey Breast Fillets

Grilled Turkey Breast Fillets
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze
Cranberry Sauce

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese
Sautéed zucchini sticks
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Made by... Anja and Maxime (Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese)

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Broccolini
Short Grain Brown Rice

Grilled Mackerel and Roasted Lingcod

Grilled Mackerel and Roasted Ling Cod
Cilantro Pesto
Roasted Beets with Cara Cara Oranges
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Bore Kale
Roasted Red Potatoes

Penne with Cannellini Beans, Tomato, and Sage

Penne with Cannellini Beans, Tomato, and Sage
Green Bean Caesar Salad 

New: Green Bean Caesar Salad (Bon Appetit, January 1997, on epicurious.com) Served at Helen Garcia's baby shower. Easy, straightforward base recipe. Looks nice w/the radicchio, & tastes yummy. Fudged the dressing: I used 0.5 cup each of low fat plain yogurt, mayo & canola oil, the garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, & Worcestershire sauce, then added about 2 T. lemon juice and 1-2 T. anchovy paste (mixing this recipe & the dressing recipe for Warm Cauliflower Salad w/Herbed Barley). Had more than enough dressing.

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
 with... Dong1 Gua1 (winter melon)
Sautéed green beans

Pizza

Pizza
 with... pepperoni, or ham and pineapple
Salad with pomegranate seeds, tangerines, and walnuts

Regular: pizza

Dinner @ Mount Everest Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)

Celebrating the end of the semester, Anja's SATs, and Maxime's JO in 100-yd. freestyle

Dinner @ Mount Everest Restaurant (Berkeley, CA)

Mustard Grilled Chicken

Mustard Grilled Chicken
Warm Cauliflower and Herbed Barley Salad
California Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions


Made by... Norbert (chicken)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
Udon Noodles

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Apples, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Walnuts

Pan-Baked Fish with Spinach, Olives, and Tomatoes

Pan-Baked Fish with Spinach, Olives, and Tomatoes
 with... sole
Sautéed spinach with lemon
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Oyster Mushrooms

New: Pan-Baked Fish with Spinach, Olives, and Tomatoes ("Pan-Baked Lemon Sole with Spinach, Olives, and Tomatoes," in Gourmet, April 2003)

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot
 ...with Udon Noodles and Baby Bok Choy
Stir-Fried Choy Sum

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Sautéed Kale with Onions and Cajun-Style Sausage*
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Spaghettini with Pesto Sauce

Spaghettini with Pesto Sauce
Caesar Salad with Chicken

Made by... Anja and Maxime (salad)

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce
Toasted Parsnips and Carrots with Sage

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Gailan with oyster-soy sauce
Udon noodles

Tacos

Tacos (and/or burritos)
Salad with apples, dried cranberries, pecans, and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Roasted Zucchini Spears
Potato and Yam Fries

New: Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish ( (by Mark Bittman, "Broiled, Sautéed, Roasted, Poached," The New York Times Magazine, March 31, 2011)

Udofu

Udofu
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
Braised Daikon
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Mexican Pasta

Mexican Pasta
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pears, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Lamb Tagine with Dried Apricots

Lamb Tagine with Dried Apricots

Sautéed cabbage

Long grain brown rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Beets, Blood Oranges, Pomegranate Seeds, Walnuts, Scallions, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Chicken with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken with Muhammara Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower
Pita Chips
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice pilaf

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with Petrale Sole
Sautéed Swiss Chard and Beet Greens with Anchovy and Lemon
50-50 long grain brown and jasmine rice

Pasta with French Green Lentils and Lacinato Kale

Pasta with French Green Lentils and Lacinato Kale
Aidell's Cajun Style Andouille Sausages*

Thai Tofu with Broccoli and Coconut Rice

Thai Tofu with Broccoli and Coconut Rice

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas
Warm Cabbage Salad with Walnuts

Redux Plus: Southern Red Beans and Rice, or Pasta with Butternut Squash and Chorizo

Redux Plus: Southern Red Beans and Rice, or Pasta with Butternut Squash and Chorizo
Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Walnuts

Made by... Anja (salad)

Southern Red Beans and Rice

Southern Red Beans and Rice
Collard Greens with Bacon

Pasta with Butternut Squash and Chorizo

Pasta with Butternut Squash and Chorizo

Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers

With Astrid Melton and Mika Taga-Anderson

Stemple Creek Ranch Burgers
 ...with choice of guacamole and tomatoes, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and/or cheese
Salad with pomegranate, cara cara oranges, goat cheese, and sunflower seeds
Strawberry frozen yogurt and Lemon bars

Made by... Anja and Astrid (froyo and lemon bars)

Regular: burgers