New Year's Eve 2016

New Year's Eve 2016

Chinese hot pot
 ...with beef, chicken, shrimp, fish balls, and mushrooms
 ...with rice noodles and Nappa cabbage
 ...with hoisin sauce and French dressing
Apple Pie a la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (apple pie and vanilla ice cream)

Oven-Roasted Chicken

Oven-Roasted Chicken
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce with Mandarin Oranges
Gravy

Dinner @ Comal (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @ Comal (Berkeley, CA)

 ...with the Quan-Wong Family

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...or Burritos
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Oranges, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Tacos

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Redux: Momofuku Bo Ssam
 ...with kimchi, ginger-scallion sauce, ssam sauce, and butter lettuce
Redux: Spicy Daikon and Carrots
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Dinner @Tanoshi Sushi (Tiburon, CA)

Dinner @Tanoshi Sushi (Tiburon, CA)
Rugelach

 ...with Kris and Louise Wainscott after Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

New: Rugelach (Gourmet, May 2004)

Momofuku Bo Ssam

Momofuku Bo Ssam
 ...with kimchi, ginger-scallion sauce, and ssam sauce
Butter Lettuce
Spicy Daikon and Carrots
Jasmine Rice
Fruit Cake

Made by... Anja (ssam sauce)

Fresh Ravioli Two Ways

Fresh Ravioli Two Ways
 ...Goat Cheese-Arugula Ravioli with Tomato-Bacon Butter
 ... Meat and Spinach Ravioli with Tomato Sauce
Salad

Made by... Norbert, Anja, Maxime, and me (raviolis and sauces)

New: Goat Cheese-Arugula Ravioli with Tomato-Bacon Butter (based on "Goat Cheese -Arugula Ravioli with Tomato-Pancetta Butter, Bon Appetit, March 2001, on epicurious.com); Meat and Spinach Ravioli ("Meat and Spinach Ravioli Filling" recipe by Sherrie Durkee on allrecipes.com)

Chow Fun with Turkey

Chow Fun with Turkey
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Egg Flower Soup

Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab with Scallions and Ginger

Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab with Scallions and Ginger
Artichokes
Chicken Soup with Spinach
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Apples, Goat Cheese and Slivered Almonds
Short Grain Brown Rice

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce
Latkes
Roasted Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
Apple Sauce*

Made by... Anja (latkes)

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Spicy Eggplant
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Pasta with Portobellos and Winter Greens

Fresh Pasta with Portobellos and Winter Greens
 ...with Fettucine
Christmas Panettone

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

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

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Orange, Radish, and Avocado

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Chicken Drumsticks with Mole Sauce

Chicken Drumsticks with Mole Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Roasted Fish with Lemon, Olives, and Rosemary

Roasted Fish with Lemon, Olives, and Rosemary
Sautéed Green Beans
Rice Pilaf with Corn and Peas

Dianne and Meredith Chesson's Red Beans

Dianne and Meredith Chesson's Red Beans
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Velvet Chicken

Velvet Chicken
Stir-Fried Choy Sum with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Bean Curd with Broccoli, Carrots, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Bean Curd with Broccoli, Carrots, and Shiitake Mushrooms
Miso Soup with Taro, Carrot, and Scallion
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake, Hard Cooked Egg, Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, and Bamboo Shoots

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake, Hard Cooked Egg, Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, and Bamboo Shoots
Roasted Kabocha Squash

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
 ...with carrots
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles*

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...with ham and pineapple; and turkey Italian sausage, green bell pepper, and portobello mushroom
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Apple, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: pizza

Mark Bittman's Broiled Fish with Tomatoes and Capers

Mark Bittman's Broiled Fish with Tomatoes and Capers
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Collard Greens with Bacon
Brown Soda Bread

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit
Roasted Cauliflower
Long Grain Brown Rice

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
Baby Bok Choy
Pad Thai

Fresh Pasta a la Grecque

Fresh Pasta a la Grecque
 ...with Penne

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
 ...with Button Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms and Ginger
Udon Noodles *

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with Avocados and Tomatoes, and/or Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Apples, Roasted Nuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Burgers

Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Bell Peppers

Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Bell Peppers
Nappa Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Roasted Turnips and Carrots with Sage
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce
Baba Ghanoush

New: Baba Ghanoush (Madhur Jaffrey, World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991).

Soba Noodles with Tofu, Hard Cooked Eggs, Sautéed Spinach, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions

Soba Noodles with Tofu, Hard Cooked Eggs, Sautéed Spinach, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions
 ...in a Dashi-Kombu Broth

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pear, and Roasted Nuts

Regular: Tacos

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2016

...with the Hadem and Thijssen Family

Redux: Endive and Granny Smith Apple with Smoked Trout and Herbed Cream Cheese
Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Mashed Potatoes
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Buttermilk Fantails

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Made by... Norbert (Brussels Sprouts)

Fresh Pastas

with the Hadem and Thijssen family

Fresh Pastas
 ...with meat sauce, and with butter-sage sauce
Salad with Roasted Beets, Oranges, Sunflower Seeds, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Julie, Dominique, Norbert, and Anja (pastas and sauces)

Thanksgiving 2016

Thanksgiving 2016
 ...with the Hadem and Thijssen family

Endive and Granny Smith Apple with Smoked Trout and Herbed Cream Cheese

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

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Norbert (turkey); Norbert, Anja, and Maxime (ice cream cake); Norbert, Anja, and me (sweet potatoes); Norbert and me (green beans, gravy); Anja and me (endive and smoked trout, fantails)

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Glazed Tokio Turnips
Semifreddi's Sweet Batard Garlic Bread

Pan-Fried Red Meat Trout Fillet

Pan-Fried Red Meat Trout Fillet
Sautéed Swiss Chard and Beet Greens
Long Grain Brown Rice Pilaf with Onions, Peas, and Carrots

Steamed Tofu with Shiitake and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Shiitake and Bok Choy
Miso Soup with Shiitake, Carrots, and Scallions
Short Grain Brown Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Orange, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake, Hard-Cooked Eggs, Tomatoes, and Sautéed Spinach

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake, Hard-Cooked Eggs, Tomatoes, and Sautéed Spinach
...in Dashi-Kombu Broth

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans
Roasted Cauliflower
Quinoa

Mark Bittman's Curried Fish with Zucchini

Mark Bittman's Curried Fish with Zucchini
 ...with Rock Cod
Carrots and Gobo
Short Grain Brown Rice

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Pepperoni, or Turkey Italian Sausage and Sautéed Red Bell Peppers
Salad with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Sliced Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Pizza

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Fresh Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Happy Birthday, Anja!

Fresh Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Green Beans
Teddie's Apple (Cup) Cakes
Vanilla Ice Cream

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish
 ...with Rock Cod
Baby Bok Choy
Rice Sticks

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
Broccoli

Roasted Sausages, Apples, and Cabbage with Caraway

Roasted Sausages, Apples, and Cabbage with Caraway
Buttermilk-Rye Bread

Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu

Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu
Short Grain Brown Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with Avocados and Tomatoes, and/or Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, and Goat Cheese
Teddie's Apple Cake (made as muffins)
Vanilla Ice Cream

Regular: burgers

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken
Bok Choy

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Roasted Yellow Zucchini
Skillet Corn Bread

Pan-Cooked Fish Fillet with Chermoula Sauce

Pan-Cooked Fish Fillet with Chermoula Sauce
 ...with Rock Cod
Curly Chicory with Onions (Hindbeh wa Bassal)
Raisins and Rice
 ...with Long Grain Brown Rice

New: Curly Chicory with Onions (Hindbeh wa Bassal) (Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009). Raisins and Rice (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 2002)

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
Udon
Redux: Finger Cookies

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Garlic and Lemon
Finger Cookies

Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef

Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef
Roasted Zucchini and Pearl Onions
Redux: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins
Roasted Apple Butter

New: roasted apple butter (epicurious.com)

Fresh Penne with French Lentils and Kale

Fresh Penne with French Lentils and Kale
Redux: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Almonds, and Goat Cheese
Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins

New: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins (on kingarthurflour.com, http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/inside-out-pumpkin-muffins-recipe)

Regular: tacos

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
Winter Melon (Donggua) Soup with Watercress
Wild Rice and Bulgur with Leeks and Toasted Almonds

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pear, Goat Cheese, and Slivered Almonds

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Broccoli

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions
 ...with hard-cooked eggs, green beans, and carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with Baked Panko-Crusted Pork Chops, Tomatoes, Sautéed Choy Sum, and Scallions

Butternut Squash Ravioli* with Tomato Sauce

Butternut Squash Ravioli* with Tomato Sauce
Salad with Saags Chicken Brats, Jicama, Red Bell Peppers, and Carrots

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Roasted Cauliflower
Short Grain Brown Rice

Borlotti bean and pasta soup

Borlotti bean and pasta soup
Salad with Roasted Beets, Oranges, Goat Cheese, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard and Beet Greens
Brown Rice

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Quinoa or 50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Take Out

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

Fresh Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Pine Nuts

Fresh Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Pine Nuts
Saag's Chicken Basil Cracked Pepper Sausage

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with ham and pineapple; or roasted eggplant, arugula, turkey Italian sausage, and goat cheese
Salad with pomegranate seeds, apple, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with Dover Sole
Pan-Fried Zucchini
Semifreddi's Sweet Batard

Southern Red Beans and Rice

Southern Red Beans and Rice
Broccoli and Carrots

Turkey Burgers

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

Regular: burgers

On Vacation: October 6-10, 2016

On Vacation: October 6-10, 2016 in Flushing, NY

Roasted Apricot Honey Turkey Thighs

Roasted Apricot Honey Turkey Thighs
Roasted Figs
Roasted New Red Potatoes and Oyster Mushrooms
Collard Greens with Bacon

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard
Short Grain Brown Rice

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

Spicy Tofu and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
50-50 short grain brown rice and short grain white rice

New: Tofu based on "Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper"

Redux: Baked penne with turkey meatballs

Redux: Baked penne with turkey meatballs
Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Senate Restaurant Bean Soup

Senate Restaurant Bean Soup
Salad with Figs, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Sliced Almonds, and Goat Cheese
Popovers

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

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

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...or Burritos
Salad with Figs, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Sliced Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Pan-Cooked Green Beans and Carrots

Korean Meatballs and Noodles

Korean Meatballs and Noodles
Stir Fried Baby Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Fresh Spaghetti with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Spaghetti with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (spaghetti)

Redux: Pasta Shells with Broccoli, Shiitakes, Olives, and Basil

Redux: Pasta Shells with Broccoli, Shiitakes, Olives, and Basil
 ...with Grilled Chicken Breast
Vanilla Ice Cream
 ...with chocolate chips, walnuts, and frozen strawberries and cherries

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

Potluck @CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Potluck @CalShakes (Othello)
Contributed: Pasta Shells with Broccoli, Shiitakes, Olives, and Basil

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Sautéed Fish
 ...with Ling Cod
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Oven-Fried Potato and Sweet Potato Wedges

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Romaine Lettuce, Broiled Figs, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

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

Tagine T'Faia (Chicken Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds)
Beet and Orange Salad
Short Grain Brown Rice

Agnello al Forno (Slow Cooker "Oven Roasted Lamb")

Agnello al Forno (Slow Cooker "Oven Roasted Lamb")
Roasted Carrots
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Figs, Chicken Chorizo Sausage, Apple, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Opah and Tomatoes

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Opah and Tomatoes
 ...in a dashi and kombu broth
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs

Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Chard with Anchovies and Garlic

Apricot Chicken with Almonds

Apricot Chicken with Almonds
Sautéed Kohlrabi with Lemon
Wild Rice with Dried Apricots and Scallions

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Lacinato Kale

Thai Red Curry with Japanese Eggplant, Green Beans, and Seared Tofu

Thai Red Curry with Japanese Eggplant, Green Beans, and Seared Tofu
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Sautéed Broccolini

Made by... Norbert (fresh spaghetti)

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, and/or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with Apples, Toasted Walnuts, and Dried Cranberries

Regular: Burgers

Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger

Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger
Stir-Fried Snap Peas, Yellow and Red Bell Peppers, and Onion
Potato Salad

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Salad with Figs, Cucumbers, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts

Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
Sautéed Spinach
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
 ...with Ling Cod
Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower
Semifreddi's Sweet Batard*

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Collard Greens with Bacon
Short Grain Brown Rice

Redux: Pizza

Redux: Pizza
 ...with pineapple and ham; or turkey Italian sausage, portobello mushroom, and bell pepper
Salad with Apples, Grapes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Choy Sum, Roma Tomato, and Scallions

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Choy Sum, Roma Tomato, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pineapple and ham; or turkey Italian sausage, portobello mushroom, and bell pepper
Salad with grapes, cucumber, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and walnuts

Regular: pizza

Penne with White Beans and Sage

Penne with White Beans and Sage
Sautéed Yellow Zucchini

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
Roasted Yukon Potatoes
Tartare Sauce
Aioli*

On Vacation: August 25 - 29, 2016 in Providence, RI

Meal highlights: Red Fin Crudo & Kitchen; Den Den Cafe Asiana; Geoff's Superlative Sandwiches (the Roger Williams!)

Oven Roasted Chicken

Oven Roasted Chicken
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes

Made by... Anja (green beans, dried-cherry vinaigrette)

Pan-Fried Pork Loin Chops with Sautéed Apples

Pan-Fried Pork Loin Chops with Sautéed Apples
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Rice Pilaf

Made by... Anja (rice pilaf)

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Lasagne

Fresh Lasagne
Salad with figs, apples, walnuts, and goat cheese

Made by... Norbert (lasagne noodles); Anja and me (remainder of the lasagne); Maxime (salad)

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Beets, Plums, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Tacos

Ham and Onion Quiche

Ham and Onion Quiche
Broccoli Pancotto
Brownies

New: Brownies (based on "Double Fudge Brownies," by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Collard Greens with Bacon
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Grilled Zucchini Spears
Pita Crisps
Herbed Rice Pilaf

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Figs, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Fresh Ramen with Seared Ahi Tuna, Baby Corn, Sugar Snaps, and Bamboo Shoots

Fresh Ramen with Seared Ahi Tuna, Baby Corn, Sugar Snaps, and Bamboo Shoots
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

On Vacation: August 9 - 13, 2016

On Vacation: August 9 - 13, 2016 in Ashland, OR

Meal highlight: Coquina

Redux: Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Redux: Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Carrots and Red Bell Peppers with Hummus
Bread

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Broccoli
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Green Beans

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

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

Velvet Chicken

Velvet Chicken
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Take Out Plus

Take Out
 ...from Great China (Berkeley, CA)
Black Bean Sauce Long Beans
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Take Out Plus

Dinner with Quan-Wong Family

Take Out
 ...Sushi Platter from Musashi (brought by Quan-Wong family)
White Miso Soup with Tofu, Daikon, Carrots, and Scallions
Salad with Slice Grilled Pork
Lemon Olive-Oil Cake with Macerated Strawberries

Made by... Anja and me (soup, salad, and cake)

New: Lemon Olive-Oil Cake (Gourmet, April 2006)

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Coleslaw
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Tofu Steak Salad

Tofu Steak Salad
Fried Rice
Redux: Double Chocolate Torte

Fresh Ramen with Oxtail Soup with Spinach, Carrot, and Daikon

Sandra's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Ramen with Oxtail Soup with Spinach, Carrot, and Daikon
Redux: double Chocolate Torte

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Velvet Chicken and Shrimp Lo Mein

Sandra's Choice: Birthday Week

Velvet Chicken and Shrimp Lo Mein
Spring Rolls
Redux: Double Chocolate Torte

Made by... Anja and Maxime (spring rolls)

Beef Hofun

Sandra's choice: birthday week

Beef Hofun
Winter Melon (Donggua) Soup with Ham, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Scallions
Double Chocolate Torte

Made by... Norbert and Anja (torte)

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with Lingcod
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard
Semifreddi's Sweet Batard*

Mexican Pasta

Mexican Pasta
Roasted Zucchini

Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Gremolata

Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Gremolata
Pan-Fried Green Beans

Pad Thai

Pad Thai
Choy Sum

Fresh Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce

Fresh Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce

Made by... Norbert and Anja

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Plums, Cucumbers, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Norbert and Anja

Regular: tacos

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

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

Grilled Fish with Mango Salad

Grilled Fish with Mango Salad
 ...with Swordfish
Glazed Tokio Turnips
Grilled Corn

Pasta with Cannellini Beans, Bacon, and Sage Soup

Pasta with Cannellini Beans, Bacon, and Sage Soup
Roasted Cauliflower

Chicken, Rice, and Mango in Lettuce Wraps

Chicken, Rice, and Mango in Lettuce Wraps
Cole Slaw
Jasmine Rice

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil; and Turkey Italian Sausage, Portobello Mushroom, Green Bell Pepper, and Goat Cheese
Salad

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen in Red Miso with Tofu, Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions

Fresh Ramen in Red Miso with Tofu, Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Broiled Miso Eggplant

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Potluck @ the Zlokapa's

Potluck @ the Zlokapa's

Contributed:
Mango-Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups
Salad with Sugar Snaps, Breakfast Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes, and Bacon

Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives

Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives
 ...with Sausage
Romano Beans

Clam and Cod Chowder

Clam and Cod Chowder
Sautéed Lacinato Kale and Radish Greens with Garlic
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

New: Clam and Cod Chowder (Bon Appétit, March 2015, on epicurious.com)

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken
Roasted Zucchini Spears
Spelt Popovers
Redux: Teddy's Apple Cake

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Pan-Steamed Broccoli
Brown Soda Bread
Redux: Teddy's Apple Cake

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice
Redux: Teddy's Apple Cake

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Roasted Beets, Plums, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts
Redux: Teddy's Apple Cake

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: black bean tart

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Green Beans
Teddy's Apple Cake

Made by... Norbert (pasta), Anja and Norbert (cake)

Dinner @ Great China (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @ Great China (Berkeley, CA)
 ...celebrating Raffi and Anja's participation in "Environmental Impact: A Youth Art Exhibit" at the David Brower Center with Raffi Altman-Allen and family

Simple Fish Curry

Simple Fish Curry
 ...with Ling Cod
Sautéed Beet Greens and Swiss Chard with Anchovies

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Sautéed Kale with Lemon

Short Grain Brown Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, and/or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with Radishes, Cucumbers, Mandarin Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas

Regular: burgers

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms, Red and Orange Bell Peppers, and Corn
Potato Salad

On Vacation: June 19 - July 3, 2016

On Vacation: June 19 - July 3, 2016 in Kyoto and Tokyo

Meal highlights. In Tokyo: Shirube (izakaya), Tsukiji fish market (sushi), Ichiran (ramen). In Kyoto: Hinaka (kaiseki), Yudofu Sagano (tofu), Momijiya Ryokan (kaiseki), 蕎心 (Sobashin, soba), Ippudo (ramen)

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Italian Sausage

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Italian Sausage
Chicken Caesar Salad with Croutons

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad

Regular: tacos

Pork Baby Back Ribs with Molasses Glaze

Anja Berkeley High School Graduation

Pork Baby Back Ribs with Molasses Glaze
Sautéed Lacinato Kale and Oyster Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes
Masse's Pastries*
Champaigne

Pan-Fried Tuna Belly Dusted with Panko

Pan-Fried Tuna Belly Dusted with Panko
Pan-Steamed Green Beans
Tortilla Chips*

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni, or pineapple and ham
Salad with oranges, cucumbers, pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Pasta with Lentils and Kale
Chicken Bratwurst Sausage*

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Chicken Soup with Dong Gua (Winter Melon) and Spinach
Short Grain Brown Ricw

Fresh Ramen with Chicken Teriyaki and Nappa Cabbage

Fresh Ramen with Chicken Teriyaki and Nappa Cabbage
 ...in Chicken Soup

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
 ...with Carrots
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles*

Arugula and Ham Quiche

Arugula and Ham Quiche
Broccoli Pancotto

Pasta with Three Peas

Pasta with Three Peas
Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
Tartar Sauce

New: Pasta with Three Peas (Bon Appétit, April 2005, on epicurious.com)

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Sautéed Sliced Zucchini

Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms on Stir-Fried Bok Choy

Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms on Stir-Fried Bok Choy
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken
 ...with Roasted Yukon gold Potatoes, Crimini Mushrooms, and Jerusalem Artichokes
Salad Greens with Beets and Oranges

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Plums, Mandarin Oranges, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: black bean tart

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce
Grilled Romaine Lettuce, Asparagus, and Red and Orange Bell Peppers
Grilled Polenta

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
 ...with Wild Rock Cod
Sautéed Kale and Beet Greens
Short Grain Brown Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

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

Mustard Grilled Chicken

Mustard Grilled Chicken
Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter
Mashed Potatoes

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Turkey Breast, Hard Cooked Eggs, Baby Bok Choy, and Scallions

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Turkey Breast, Hard Cooked Eggs, Baby Bok Choy, and Scallions
 ...in a Chicken and Smokey Turkey Broth

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2016

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2016

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Buttermilk Fantails
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pan-Steamed Broccoli

Halfgiving (Observed) 2016

Halfgiving (Observed) 2016

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

Made by... Norbert, Anja, and Sandra (stuffed turkey breast), Anja and Sandra (green beans and fantails), Maxime and Sandra (sweet potatoes), Norbert and Sandra (gravy)

Dinner @ Sidebar (Oakland, CA)

Dinner @ Sidebar (Oakland, CA)
 ...Norbert and me with Brenda and Kit

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Salad Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
 ...Anja and Maxime

Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Bell Peppers

Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms and Green Bell Peppers
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Senate Bean Soup

Senate Bean Soup
Sautéed Purple Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette Garlic Bread

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Grilled Zucchini Spears

Made by... Anja (muhammara sauce)

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
Chicken Caesar Salad

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad

Regular: tacos

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Grilled Eggplant Salad

Made by... Norbert (fresh spaghetti)

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
 ...with Carrots
Stir-Fried Yau Choy
Udon Noodles

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
Pan-Steamed Green Beans
Rice Pilaf with Corn and Peas

Dinner @ Berkeley High School Swim Team Awards Banquet

Dinner @ Berkeley High School Swim Team Awards Banquet
 ...Maxime and me

Redux: Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Cucumber and Carrot Sticks
 ...Norbert and Anja

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with ham and pineapple, and sausage, green pepper, and portobello mushroom
Salad with cara cara, navel, and mandarin orange salad, goat cheese, and almonds

Regular: pizza

Tri-Tip Steak

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Tri-Tip Steak
Caesar Salad with Croutons
Rice Pilaf*
Apple Pie

Redux: (Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

Redux: (Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry... with Crimini Mushrooms
Winter Melon (Dong Gua) Soup with Baby Spinach and Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
 ...with Crimini Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Albacore Tuna in Dashi-Miso Soup

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Albacore Tuna in Dashi-Miso Soup
Stir-Fried Broccoli, Bell Peppers, and Onion

Made by... Norbert and Anja (ramen)

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Udon Noodles

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style
 ...with Artichoke Hearts
Glazed Parsnips and Carrots

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

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

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Happy Mother's Day!

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Sautéed Asparagus, Red and Orange Bell Peppers, and Onions
Cream Puffs with Lemon Cream

Made by... Maxime (cream puffs)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Korean Meatballs and Noodles

Korean Meatballs and Noodles
Sautéed Cauliflower

Florence Fabricant, “Korean Meatballs and Noodles”, in The New York Times, April 27, 2016

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with lettuce, tomatoes, and/or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Pear, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burger

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
 ...with Stir-Fried Zucchini and Crimini Mushrooms
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Ramen with Tofu, Chikuwa, and Hard-Cooked Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Tofu, Chikuwa, and Hard-Cooked Eggs
 ...in White Miso Soup
Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Gnocchi a la Grecque

Gnocchi a la Grecque
Pan-Steamed Green Beans

Chicken with Fresh Ginger

Chicken with Fresh Ginger
Sautéed Broccoli, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Onions
Short Grain Brown Rice

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish
 ...with Albacore Tuna
Sautéed Red Chard with Anchovy Paste
Rice Stick Noodles

Italian Meatball Soup Rapido

Italian Meatball Soup Rapido
Sautéed Asparagus and Carrots
Brown Irish Soda Bread

Tacos

Tacos
 ...or burritos
Salad with Cucumber, Cara Cara, Navel, and Mandarin Oranges, and Walnuts

Regular: tacos

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Daikon in Miso Soup
Azuki Meshi

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 Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Green Beans

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

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Cioppino

Cioppino
 ...with salmon, mussels, squid, and shrimp
Sautéed Red Chard
Ricotta Spread
Semifreddi's buns*

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed Yellow Squash
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Roast Beef with Dijon-Caper Sauce

Roast Beef with Dijon-Caper Sauce
Oven-Roasted Carrots, Potato Fries, and Pearl Onions
Butternut Squash Soup
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce and Chocolate Chips

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Spring Salad Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Snap Peas, and Shaved Carrots
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni, or rosemary ham and pineapple
Sautéed Collard Greens
Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel Sauce, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips

Regular: pizza

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

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin

Technovation

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin
Salad with Moro, Navel, and Mandarin Oranges, Radishes, Peas, and Walnuts
Rice Pilaf

Sautéed Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette

Sautéed Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Popovers

Korean buckwheat noodles with broth and kimchi

Korean buckwheat noodles with broth and kimchi
Sautéed Kale

Lamb and Eggplant Stew (Lahma bi Betingan)

Lamb and Eggplant Stew (Lahma bi Betingan)
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Lamb and Eggplant Stew (Claudia Roden, "Meat and Eggplant Stew" The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009).

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with Grilled Turkey Tenderloin, Zucchini, and Red Bell Pepper in a Dashi and Kombu Broth

Made by... Norbert (Ramen)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Asparagus, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Mark Bittman's Fish with Ginger and Soy

Mark Bittman's Fish with Ginger and Soy
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Caesar Salad
Short Grain Brown Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
Salad

Regular: burgers

Oven-Fried Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken
Sautéed Cabbage
Apple Sauce*
Mashed Potatoes

Tofu with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, and Red Bell Pepper

Tofu with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, and Red Bell Pepper
Short Grained Brown Rice

Fresh Spaghetti in Woodsman's Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti in Woodsman's Sauce
Sautéed Yellow Squash

Made by... Norbert (Fresh Spaghetti)

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Pan-Steamed Green Beans
Brown Soda Bread

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Homeroom Mac + Cheese (Oakland, CA)
Sautéed Lacinato Kale

On Vacation: March 31, 2016

On Vacation: March 31, 2016 in Atlanta, GA visiting Emory University

Norbert and Maxime in Berkeley:
Redux: Chunky Beef and Vegetable Soup
Caesar Salad
Redux: Pumpernickel Bread

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare
Oven-Roasted Beets and Sautéed Beet Greens

Soy Sauce Chicken

Soy Sauce Chicken
Stir-Fried Bok Chot
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen with Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin, Tofu, and Mushrooms

Fresh Ramen with Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin, Tofu, and Mushrooms

Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin

Happy Easter!

Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin
Pot Roasted Artichokes
Green Minestrone
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits
Lemon Curd Tart

New: Cider-Brined, Mustard-Glazed Pork Loin (Epicurious, March 2016), Pot-Roasted Artichokes (Bon Appetit, May 2013, on epicurious.com), Green Minestrone (Bon Appetit, June 2014, on epicurious.com), Lemon Curd Tart with Olive Oil (Gourmet, May 2008)

Pasta with cannellini beans, bacon, and sage soup

Pasta with cannellini beans, bacon, and sage soup
Roasted Zucchini

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with snap peas, tangerines, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese

Regular: tacos

Pan-Cooked Fish with Lemon, Green Olives, and Capers

Pan-Cooked Fish with Lemon, Green Olives, and Capers
 ...with wild rock cod
Sautéed Red Chard with Sunflower Seeds
Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf with Carrots and Peas

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage and Spinach
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon
Corn Muffins with Green Onions and Sour Cream

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant and Tofu

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

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Pizza

Wicked at the Orpheum Theater (San Francisco, CA)

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni; or Portobello mushroom, green bell pepper, and kielbasa
Salad with pears, walnuts, dried cranberries, and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots

Grilled Albacore Tuna Skewers

Grilled Albacore Tuna
Slow-Cooked Artichokes
Pan-Steamed Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes

Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts, Garlic, and White Wine

Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts, Garlic, and White Wine
Salad
Short Grain Brown Rice

Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli, Chickpeas, Turkey Italian Sausage, and Garlic

National Theater Live Re-Broadcast of Hamlet with Benedict Cumberbatch at the Elmwood Theater (Berkeley, CA)

Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli, Chickpeas, Turkey Italian Sausage, and Garlic
Salad with Pears, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, and Goat Cheese

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Soba Noodles

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Brisket

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Brisket
Stir-Fried Asparagus and Bell Peppers

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Salad with Snap Peas, Tangerines, and Goat Cheese
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Kielbasa
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots
Roasted Yellow Squash
Short Grain Brown Rice

Mark Bittman's Curried Fish with Zucchini

Mark Bittman's Curried Fish with Zucchini
 ...with Alaskan Cod and Mussels
Sautéed Zucchini
Futomaru Udon

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Roasted Sausages, Apples, and Cabbage with Caraway


New: Roasted Sausages, Apples, and Cabbage with Caraway (Bon Appetit,October 2005, on epicurious.com)

Chicken and Tofu Donburi

Chicken and Tofu Donburi
Stir-fried Napa cabbage
Udon Noodles

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Salad with Canned Peaches, Cucumbers, Peas, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Tomatoes
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Made by... Norbert and me (stew)

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks with Tartare Sauce

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks with Tartar Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions

Dianne and Meredith Chesson's Red Beans

Dianne and Meredith Chesson's Red Beans
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Golden Delicious Apples
Short Grain Brown Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

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

Regular: burgers

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...Wagamama Ramen: chicken broth, chicken, hard-cooked eggs, fish cakes, crab sticks, stir-fried bok choy and celery cabbage, bamboo shoots, and scallions
Glazed Tokio Turnips

Made by... Norbert

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
Spring Mix Greens with Sprouts, Yellow and Orange Bell Peppers, Cucumber, and Grilled Chicken

Take Out

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Asparagus, Oranges, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Momofuku Bo Ssam

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Momofuku Bo Ssam
 ...with ginger-scallion sauce,  kimchi, and bo ssam sauce
Butter Lettuce
Sautéed Sugar Snaps and Yellow and Orange Bell Peppers
Jasmine Rice
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Thai-style red curry with roast duck

Maxime’s Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-style red curry with roast duck
Udon Noodles
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions

Tofu with Creamy Nut Butter Sauce and Scallions
 ...with hard-cooked eggs, greens beans, and carrots
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Grilled Duck

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Maxime’s Choice: Birthday Week

Grilled Duck
 ...with hoisin sauce and scallions
Steamed Bread (Man4 Tou2)
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Soup Balls (Tang1 Yuan2) with peanut filling and black sesame filling

Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce

Maxime’s Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce
Sautéed Zucchini
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Made by... Norbert (pasta and sauce)

Redux: Mexican Pasta with Black Beans

Redux: Mexican Pasta with Black Beans
Salad with Roast Beets, Oranges, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
 ...with Crimini Mushrooms
Sautéed Red Chard and Beet Greens
Udon Noodles
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Bulgogi

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Bulgogi
...with butter lettuce, short grain white rice, and kimchi
Miso soup
 ...with tofu, seaweed, carrots, and scallions
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Sushi*
Pan-Fried Nian2 Gao1 and Lo2Bo4 Gao1
Ice Cream Cake
 ...with chocolate cookie crumb crust and middle, with chocolate and orange ice cream layers, and blueberries ringing the edge

Mexican Pasta with Black Beans

Mexican Pasta with Black Beans
Caesar Salad with the works
 ...with anchovies, freshly grated Parmesan, and croutons

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Tacos

Fresh Ramen with Tonkatsu

Fresh Ramen with Tonkatsu
 ...with Roasted Kabocha Squash, and Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
Frosted Butter Cookies

Made by... Norbert (ramen), and Anja and Maxime (cookies)

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls
Spring Rolls

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!
Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Beef
Green Beans
Scallion Pancakes
Tang Yuan with Black Sesame or Peanut Fillings

Whole Striped Bass with Ginger and Scallions

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Whole Striped Bass with Ginger and Scallions
Buddha's Delight
Stir-Fried Spinach
50-50 short grain brown rice and jasmine rice

Pizza

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

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

Regular: pizza

Tofu Fu Yung Soup

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Pan-Steamed Broccoli
Shandong Restaurant Pot Stickers*
Tang Yuan with Black Sesame or Peanut Filling


New: Tang Yuan (adapted from: http://www.chinasichuanfood.com/tang-yuan-recipe-black-sesame-filling/ and http://rasamalaysia.com/peanut-dumplings-recipe/2/)

Pure Cut Chicken

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pure Cut Chicken
 ...with ginger-scallion sauce
Spicy Eggplant
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice

Pot Stickers

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pot Stickers
Winter Melon (Dong Gua) Soup
Chinese New Year Cake (Nian2 Gao1)

Fresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce with Sausage

Fresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce with Sausage
Grilled Yellow Squash
Nian2 Gao1

Made by... Norbert (pasta and sauce)

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal

Pan-Fried Tilapia Fillets Dusted with Cornmeal
Roasted cauliflower with mustard-lemon
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)
Sautéed Zucchini
Soba Noodles

New: Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono) (by Melissa Clark, based on, "Japanese Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew" in The New York Times, 28 January 2016)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Ham, Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Pan Steamed Broccoli and Carrots

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Ragout of lentils, turkey meatballs and mint

Ragout of lentils, turkey meatballs and mint
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Lemon
Semifreddi's Wheat Panini Garlic Bread

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Penne with Butternut Squash, Andouille Sausage, Red Bell Pepper, and Garlic

Penne with Butternut Squash, Andouille Sausage, Red Bell Pepper, and Garlic
Green Beans

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

Tagine with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Almonds (Tagine T'Faia)
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rices

Tofu Clay Pot

Tofu Clay Pot
Udon Noodles

Senate Bean Soup

Senate Bean Soup
Sautéed Collard Greens with Bacon
Semifreddi's Wheat Panini Garlic Bread

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Butternut Squash Soup

Regular: Tacos

Salad

Salad
 ...with Chicken and/or Hard-Cooked Eggs, Pomegranate Seeds, Apples, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Brown Soda Bread

Made by... Anja (salad greens, apples) and Maxime (pomegranate seeds)

Chunky Beef and Vegetable Soup

Chunky Beef and Vegetable Soup
Redux: Brown Soda Bread

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Brown Soda Bread

Pappardelle with portobellos and Swiss chard

Pappardelle with portobellos and Swiss chard
Chicken Bratwurst Sausages*

Steamed Tofu with Shiitake and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Shiitake and Bok Choy
50-50 Short Grained Brown and Jasmine Rice

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, and/or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with Pears, Pomegranate Seeds, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burgers

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Salad with Shredded Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Orange Bell Peppers, and Avocado
Corn Muffins with Green Onions
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips*

New: Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili (Bon Appetit, November 1999, on epicurious.com)

Fresh Ramen with Tonkatsu, and Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant

Fresh Ramen with Tonkatsu, and Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives
Roasted Cauliflower, Carrots, and Pearl Onions

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with New Potatoes

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with New Potatoes
 ...with Red Meat Trout Fillet
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Granny Smith Apples

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Salad with Roasted Beets, Cara Cara Oranges, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Pita Crisps

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Short Grained Brown Rice

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni, or turkey Italian sausage, green bell pepper, and mushrooms
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pear, Pepitas, and Goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce

Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce
 ...with fresh penne
Chicken Sausages*

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

New: Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce (Bon Appetit, August 2007, on epicurious.com)

Dinner @ the Zlokapas

Dinner @ the Zlokapas

Contributed:
Teriyaki Roasted Carrots, Green Beans, Kabocha Squash, and Purple Pearl Onions
Chocolate Crackled Cookies

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans
Sautéed Spinach and Beet Greens with Tomatoes and Almonds
50-50 Short Grained Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Pan Steamed Broccoli
Short Grained Brown Rice

Kettle-Seared Garlic-Pepper Mussels and Rock Cod

Kettle-Seared Garlic-Pepper Mussels and Rock Cod
 ...with Mint and Thai Basil
Sautéed Zucchini and Onions with Lemon, Mint, and Thai Basil
Rice Stick Noodles

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
 ...with Stir-Fried Zucchini and Crimini Mushrooms
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Teriyaki Sauce
50-50 short grain brown and jasmine rice

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Duck and Baby Bok Choy

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Duck and Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen and duck)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Grilled Albacore Tuna Steaks with Wasabi Mayonnaise

Grilled Albacore Tuna Steaks with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Stir-Fried Rice