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