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