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