New Year's Eve 2017

New Year's Eve 2017

Chinese Hot Pot
 ...with beef, chicken, fish balls, and mushrooms
 ...with rice stick noodles and Nappa cabbage
 ...with hoisin sauce and French dressing

Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...Turkey Italian Sausage, Crimini Mushrooms, and Green Bell Peppers
 ...Grilled Chicken with Onion, Black Olives, and Pesto
Salad with Roasted Beets, Pomegranate Arils, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas)

Regular: pizzas

Dinner @ Tigerlily Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @ Tigerlily Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

with the Tao-Joneses and the Zlokapas

Dinner @ Grocery Cafe (Oakland, CA)

Norbert and me...
Dinner @ Grocery Cafe (Oakland, CA)

Anja and Maxime...
Udon Noodle Soup with Egg in Dashi
Lemon-Simmered Kabocha Squash

Made by... Anja and Maxime (noodles and kabocha)

New: Udon Noodle Soup with Egg in Dashi (based on "Moon-Viewing Noodles in Broth" by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005) Lemon-Simmered Kabocha Squash (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Redux Plus: Christmas 2017

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Buttermilk Fantails
Redux: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Mashed Potatoes
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Pink Lady Apple, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Dinner @ Tanoshi Sushi (Tiburon, CA)

Dinner @ Tanoshi Sushi (Tiburon, CA)
Peanut Blossoms

 ...with Kris and Louise Wainscott after Star Wars: The Last Jedi

New: Peanut Blossoms (https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/peanut-blossoms-recipe)

Redux Plus: Christmas 2017

Christmas 2017

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Buttermilk Fantails

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Anja and me (Brussels sprouts)

Christmas Eve 2017

Christmas Eve 2017

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

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark and Caramel Sauce

Made by... Norbert and me (turkey), Anja and me (green beans, rolls), Anja and Maxime (ice cream pie)

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken and Baby Bok Choy

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken and Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Beef Stir-Fried with Rice Noodles (Hofun)

Beef Stir-Fried with Rice Noodles (Hofun)

Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua) and Spinach

Broiled Red Meat Trout with Miso

Broiled Red Meat Trout with Miso
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Roasted Cauliflower

Chicken with Olives

Chicken with Olives
Broccoli
Latkes
Apple Sauce*

New: Chicken with Olives (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food, Schocken Books, New York, 2007)

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (mapo tofu)

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Caesar Salad

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
Roasted Yellow Squash

Made by... Norbert (yellow squash)

Beef Burgers

Beef Burgers
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Pink Lady Apple, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: burgers

Hot and Sour Fish Soup

Hot and Sour Fish Soup
Stir-Fried Hofun with Mushrooms and Yauchoy

New: Hot and Sour Fish Soup

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Green Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato (by Julia Moskin in The New York Times)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Regular: Curry

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd

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

Fresh Ramen with Chikuwa and Hard Boiled Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Chikuwa and Hard Boiled Eggs
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup
Sautéed Collards with Bacon
Short Grain Brown Rice

Salmon with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce

Salmon with Bok Choy, Ginger, and Oyster Sauce (Sake Amiyaki Gohan)
Short Grain Brown Rice

Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken
Roast Potatoes
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette
Caesar Salad

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yellow Split Pea Soup
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Buttermilk-Rye Bread

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Zucchini
Wild Mushroom and Herb Rice Pilaf*

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Penne in a Woodsman's Sauce

Fresh Penne in a Woodsman's Sauce

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Stir-Fried Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Onion

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Roasted Beets, Pomegranate Arils, Satsuma Mandarins, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: black bean tart

Simple Fish Curry

Simple Fish Curry
Sautéed Red Chard and Beet Greens
Udon*

Pork Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger

Pork Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple and Ginger
Warm Cauliflower and Herbed Barley Salad
Brown Soda Bread

Turkey Burritos

Turkey Burritos
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Braeburn Apple, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms
Spicy Eggplant
Japanese Barley and Rice

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2017

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream with Chocolate Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce

Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Lacinato Kale

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2017

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Buttermilk Fantail Rolls
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream with Chocolate Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce

Sautéed Green Beans

Redux Plus: Thanksgiving 2017

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Cream
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Buttermilk Fantail Rolls
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream with Chocolate Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce

Roasted Kohlrabi and Butternut Squash

New: Roasted Kohlrabi and Butternut Squash (Gourmet, November 2006)

Thanksgiving 2017

Thanksgiving 2017

Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Cream
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Gravy
Buttermilk Fantail Rolls
Pumpkin Ice Cream with Chocolate Almond Bark and Toffee Sauce

Made by... Norbert, Maxime, and me (turkey); Norbert (Brussels sprouts); Norbert and me (gravy); Maxime (ice cream); Maxime and me (fantails)

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic

Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce

Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms*

New: Escarole and Edamame Salad (Gourmet, January 2005)

Miso-Roasted Squash, Pearl Onions, Peppers, and Tofu

Miso-Roasted Squash, Pearl Onions, Peppers, and Tofu
 ...with Acorn Squash, and Red and Orange Peppers
Short grain Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Egg

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Egg
 ...with Stir-Fried Spinach and Garlic, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Scallion

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...Pepperoni
 ...Grilled Chicken with Onion, Black Olives, and Pesto
Salad with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and roasted Pepitas

New: Grilled Chicken with Onion, Black Olives, and Pesto Pizza (by Norman Kolpas, Pizza California Style. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1989)

Regular: pizza

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Broccoli

Seared Ahi Tuna

Seared Ahi Tuna
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions

New: Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup (by Catherine McCord, Weelicious, February 2015, on epicurious.com)

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs, and Mint

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs, and Mint
Sautéed Kale
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit
Roasted Yellow Straight Neck Squash
Short Grain Brown Rice

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Happy Birthday, Anja!

Chow Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls
Daikon in Dashi

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with tomatoes and Lettuce, and/or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Bosc Pear, Dried Cranberries, Sliced Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Pan-Fried Red Meat Trout

Pan-Fried Red Meat Trout
Watercress and Winter Melon (Donggua) Soup
Mashed Potatoes

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Satsuma Tangerines, Sliced Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Garlic

Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Garlic
Green Beans
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice
Cabbage with Miso

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken
 ...with Tomatoes
Stir-Fried Choy Sum

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Mexican Pasta

Mexican Pasta
Roasted Sunburst Squash and Summer Squash

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
 ...with Ling Cod
Sautéed Green Chard
Redux: Acme Whole Wheat Walnut Bread

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Sautéed Green Kale with Balsamic Vinegar

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Broccoli
Acme Whole Wheat Walnut Bread
Finger Cookies

Nimono

Nimono
Zucchini with Miso
Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Plums, Cucumbers, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Fresh Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach, and Sausage

Fresh Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach, and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (pappardelle)

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
 ...with Lingcod
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions
Rice Pilaf*

New: Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce (based on "Alaskan Cod in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce," by Martha Rose Shulman in The New York Times)

Lamb Goulash au Blanc

Lamb Goulash au Blanc
Salad with Roasted Beets, Oranges, and Goat Cheese
Pappardelle

New: Lamb Goulash au Blanc (by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann, Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook. Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA: 2005)

Tunisian Soup with Chard and Egg Noodles

Tunisian Soup with Chard and Egg Noodles
Redux: Baba Ghanoush
Toasted Pita Crisps

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken
Saag Tofu
Brown Basmati Rice

Tofu Clay Pot

Tofu Clay Pot
Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with turkey Italian sausage, Portobello mushroom, and green bell pepper; and eggplant, goat cheese, and arugula
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Pluots, and Goat Cheese

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen with Fried Pork, Stir-fried Spinach with Garlic, Roma Tomatoes, and Scallions

Fresh Ramen with Fried Pork, Stir-fried Spinach with Garlic, Roma Tomatoes, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with Potatoes

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with Potatoes
 ...with Red Trout
Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Redux: Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Redux: Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Broccoli and Carrots
Redux: Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Redux: Skillet Corn Bread
50-50 Jasmine Rice and Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Skillet Corn Bread

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Miso Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Zuuchini

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

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
...with Avocados and Tomatoes, and/or Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Bosc Par, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burgers

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with Rock Cod
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Roasted Yellow Straight-Neck Squash

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Redux: Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Redux: Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Sautéed Kale

On Vacation: 2017 October 5-9

On Vacation: 2017 October 5-9 in Flushing, NY

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 …with Alaskan Cod and Tofu
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Glazed Tokio Turnips and Greens
Semifreddi's Wheat Bun Garlic Bread

Bean Curd with Broccoli

Bean Curd with Broccoli
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Pan-Cooked Zucchini

Made by… Norbert (fresh spaghetti)

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers

Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers
 …with Avocados and Tomatoes, and/or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Figs, Plums, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Pepitas

Made by… Norbert and Sandra (burgers and salad)

Regular: burgers

Pepper Chicken with Hummus

Pepper Chicken with Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Toasted Pita Crisps

Grilled Ahi Tuna

Grilled Ahi Tuna
Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Oven Fries
Salad of Beets and Orange
Wasabi Mayonnaise

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Sautéed Red Chard

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Snaps, Yellow Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas

Regular: tacos

Tofu in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions

Tofu in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions
Green Beans, Carrots, and Hard-Cooked Eggs
Short Grain Brown Rice

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Quinoa

Fresh Ramen with Red Cooked Rump Roast

Fresh Ramen with Red Cooked Rump Roast
 ...and Stir-Fried Spinach and Nappa Cabbage, Tomatoes, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Potluck @CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Potluck @CalShakes (Measure for Measure)
Contributed: brownie bites* and apple juice*

Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce
Orzo with Olives, Broccoli, and Basil

Black Bean Tart

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

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: black bean tart

Roasted Apricot Honey-Glazed Turkey Tenders

Roasted Apricot Honey-Glazed Turkey Tenders
Collards with Bacon
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Eggplant, green bean, and Tofu in Thai Red Curry

Eggplant, green bean, and Tofu in Thai Red Curry
Short Grain Brown Rice

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
Grilled White Zucchini
Green Goddess Potato Salad

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
 ...with Fresh Penne
Glazed Carrots with Cumin

Made by Norbert and me (pasta and sauce)

Korean Meatballs and Noodles

Korean Meatballs and Noodles
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitakes

Baked Petrale Sole with Tomato-Caper Sauce

Baked Petrale Sole with Tomato-Caper Sauce
Broccoli and Carrots
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Salad with Avocado, Radishes, Tomato, and Pepitas

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

Spicy Tofu and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper
Winter Melon (Donggua) and Spinach Soup
Short Grain Brown Rice

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage
Udon*

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Pepperoni, or Ham and Pineapple
Salad with Nectarine, Cucumber, and Pepitas

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fish Cake

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fish Cake
 ...with Fried Shiitake, Stir-Fried Spinach and Garlic, Steamed Corn, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen); and Maxime and me (toppings)

Chicken with Spiced Yogurt (Yogurtlu Basti)

Chicken with Spiced Yogurt (Yogurtlu Basti)
Roasted White Zucchini
Long Grain Brown Rice
Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

New: Chicken with Spiced Yogurt (Yogurtlu Basti) (Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (based on "Banana," Ben Cohen, Jerry Greenfield, and Nancy J. Stevens, Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book. New York: Workman Publishing, 1987)

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets
Sautéed Lacinato Kale
Roasted New Potatoes

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
 ...and Croutons
Romano Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with Avocado and Tomato, and/or Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms
Salad with Nectarine, Cucumber, Crimini Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas

Made by... Norbert and me (burgers)

Regular: burgers

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms
Spicy Eggplant
Short Grain Brown Rice

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette Toasts with Gruyere

Made by Anja and Maxime (toasts); Anja and me (cauliflower)

Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad
Baguette*

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish
 ...with Ling Cod
Roasted Zucchini
Rice Sticks

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Plums, Cucumber, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Tacos

Gnocchi a la Grecque

Gnocchi a la Grecque

Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apples

Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Apples
Brussels Sprouts
Rice Pilaf

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Made by... Anja and Maxime (all)

Lasagne with Fresh Pasta

Lasagne with Fresh Pasta
Red Swiss Chard with Tomatoes

Made by... Anja and Maxime (lasagne)

Grilled Coho Salmon Steaks

Grilled Coho Salmon Steaks
Broccoli
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Made by... Anja and Maxime (mashed potatoes)

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

On Vacation: 2017 August 19-23

On Vacation: 2017 August 19-23 in Portland, OR
the Great American Eclipse

Food highlights: Bollywood Theater, Blue Star Donuts, Tonalli's Donuts and Cream, Lardo

Turkey Sandwich

Turkey Sandwich
Salad with Nectarine, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by...  Anja and me (all)

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Made by... Anja (cabbage salad)

Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach, and Sausage

Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach, and Sausage

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad
 ...with Peaches, Peas, Roasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Roasted green Beans

Thai Tofu with Broccoli and Coconut Rice

Thai Tofu with Broccoli and Coconut Rice

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with Grilled Salmon, Baby Bok Choy, Roma Tomatoes, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Roasted Cauliflower

On Vacation: August 6-11, 2017

On Vacation: August 6-11, 2017 in Ashland, OR

Fresh Spaghetti with Red Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Red Sauce
Lacinato Kale with Bacon

Made by... Anja (kale and bacon)

Take Out

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

Grilled Ahi Tuna Kabobs

Grilled Ahi Tuna Kabobs
Salad with Nectarines, Cucumbers, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions

Oxtail Soup

Oxtail Soup
 ...with Mustard Greens and Daikon
Rice Noodles
Krupuk

Fried Chicken and Coleslaw Sandwiches à la Bakesale Betty's

Fried Chicken and Coleslaw Sandwiches à la Bakesale Betty's
Cole Slaw
Redux: Double Chocolate Torte

New: Bakesale Betty's Fried Chicken Sandwich on food.com

Dinner @ The French Laundry (Yountville, CA)

Dinner @ The French Laundry (Yountville, CA)

Chicken and Fish Ball Chow Mein

Chicken and Fish Ball Chow Mein
Redux: Double Chocolate Torte

Dinner @ Eureka! (Berkeley, CA)

with Nathalie Korpics

Dinner @ Eureka! (Berkeley, CA)

Chicken Drumsticks with Muhammara Sauce

with Nathalie Korpics

Chicken Drumsticks with Muhammara Sauce
Green Beans
Baba Ganoush
Herbed Rice Pilaf
Double Chocolate Torte

Made by... Norbert, Anja, and Maxime (torte); Anja (green beans)

Clam and Cod Chowder

Clam and Cod Chowder
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Corn
Brown Soda Bread

Senate Bean Soup

Senate Bean Soup
Roasted Straightneck Squash
Spelt Popovers

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...with Pepperoni, or Pineapple and Ham
Salad

Regular: pizza

Dinner @ Koja Kitchen (Emeryville, CA)

Norbert and Sandra...
Dinner @ Koja Kitchen (Emeryville, CA)

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

Made by... Anja and Maxime (mapo tofu, gailan)

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Chicken Curry

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Spinach
Tomato Slices
Redux: Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Made by... Anja and Norbert (all)

Cold Peanut Noodles

Cold Peanut Noodles
 ...with Chicken, Cucumbers, and Scallion
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Made by... Anja and Norbert (all)

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

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

Sautéed Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette

Sautéed Fish on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette
 ...with Tilapia
Sushi-Roll Rice Salad

Braised Lamb Chops with White Beans

Braised Lamb Chops with White Beans
Sautéed Escarole with Onion
Long Grain Brown Rice
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Thin Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce

Thin Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce
Roasted Zucchini with Saag's Chicken Brats

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen
 ...with tomatoes, scallions, and grilled chicken teriyaki and baby bok choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with tomatoes and avocados, and sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Nectarine, Peach, Cucumber, Peas, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Pepitas

Made by... Norbert (burgers and lettuce)

Regular: burgers

Potluck @CalShakes (Orinda, CA)

Potluck @CalShakes (The Glass Menagerie)
Contributed: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Simple Fish Curry

Simple Fish Curry
 ...with Rock Cod
Red Swiss Chard with Tomatoes, Onion, and Pepitas
Udon*
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Pork Spareribs with Molasses Glaze

Pork Spareribs with Molasses Glaze
Collards with Bacon
Honey-Whole Wheat Biscuits

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad

Regular: Tacos

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce

Panfried Tofu with Asian Caramel Sauce
Big Chicken Buns (Da4 Ji1 Bao1)*
Twice-Cooked Long Beans
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (penne)

Tortilla Pie

Tortilla Pie
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Sauce

Made by... Maxime, Anja, and me (Tortilla Pie)

New: Tortilla Pie (based on "Cuauhtémoc's Tortilla Pie" in Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library: Mexican Favorites recipes by Susanna Palazuelos. Time-Life Books, 1993)

Velvet Chicken

Velvet Chicken
Twice-Cooked Long Beans
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli

Fish Soup with Pasta and Broccoli
 ...with ling cod fillet and penne
Roasted Golden Zucchini

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Green Beans
Long Grain Brown Rice

Independence Day 2017

Independence Day 2017

Grilled Mustard Chicken
Grilled Crimini Mushrooms, Eggplant, and Orange and Red Bell Pepper
Green Goddess Potato Salad

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Dinner with the Tao/Jones Family

Dinner with the Tao/Jones Family

Blue Corn Tortilla Chips*
 ... with guacamole, creamy pinto bean dip, and tomatillo salsa*
Indigo's Cold Cucumber Gazpacho
Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Salad
 ...with cherry tomatoes, avocado, radish, parsley, and scallion

New: Creamy Pinto Bean Dip (by Rhoda Boone, January 2017, on epicurious.com)

Fresh Ramen with Roasted Honey Pork

Fresh Ramen with Roasted Honey Pork
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Roma Tomatoes

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Peas, and White and Yellow Nectarines
Poppy Seed Dressing

New: Poppy Seed Dressing (from "Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing," Bon Appétit, November 1996, on epicurious.com)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare
Sautéed Kale and Beet Greens with Roasted Beets, Goats Cheese, Pepitas, and Parsley

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Cheddar Cheese
Sautéed Red Chard with Onions
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (chard)

Pizza

Pizzas
 ...with Pepperoni and Green Bell Pepper, and Turkey Italian Sausage, Portobello Mushroom, and Green bell Pepper
Salad with Black Grapes, Cucumbers, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: pizza

Bean Curd with Broccoli, Carrots, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Bean Curd with Broccoli, Carrots, and Shiitake Mushrooms
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Dinner @ Ippuku (Berkeley, CA)

Norbert and Sandra...
Dinner @ Ippuku (Berkeley, CA)

Anja and Maxime...
Curried Beef Pot Pie
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Sage

Made by... Anja and me (pot pie); Maxime and Anja (veggies)

Garden-Style Fresh Pappardelle

Garden-Style Fresh Pappardelle
Redux: Egg Tarts

Made by... Norbert and Anja (pasta); Anja, Sandra, and Maxime (sauce)

Grilled Chicken Legs with Cilantro Gremolata

Grilled Chicken Legs with Cilantro Gremolata
Grilled Yellow Crook-Necked Squash, Orange Bell Pepper, and Purple Pearl Onions
Rice Pilaf*
Egg Tarts

Made by... Anja and me (egg tarts, rice pilaf)

New: egg tarts (based on iHEARTcookinggg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El0QqbL4CW4)

Fish with Soy and Ginger

Fish with Soy and Ginger
 ...with Ahi Tuna
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Cucumber and Radish Quick Pickles
Japanese Barley and Rice

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup
Sautéed Red Chard with Onion, and Anchovy
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Green Beans

Red Rice with Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu

Red Rice with Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu
 ...with Kabocha Squash, Red and Orange Bell Peppers, Zucchini, and Pearl Onions

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers and Niman Ranch Hot Dogs

Happy Father's Day!

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Beef Burgers and Niman Ranch Hot Dogs
Caesar Salad

Made by... Norbert and me (burgers)

Regular: burgers

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken
Broccoli and Carrots

Made by... Norbert

New: Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Wonton-Noodle Soup with Winter Melon and Watercress

Wonton-Noodle Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua) and Watercress

Baked Fish with Tomato-Caper Sauce

Baked Fish with Tomato-Caper Sauce
 ...with Dover Sole
Stuffed Artichokes
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Made by... Anja and me (fish and artichokes)

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Roasted Cauliflower
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken
Roasted Zucchini and Red-Skinned Potatoes
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms
Spicy Eggplant
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes
 ...with penne
Collards with Bacon

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta); Anja and Sandra (collards)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas

Made by... Anja and me (tacos)

Regular: tacos

Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
 ...with Ahi Tuna
Twice-Fried Plantains
Roasted Asparagus and Oyster Mushrooms
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Made by... Anja and me (veggies and plantain)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Oranges, Cucumber, Radishes, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja (salad)

Regular: black bean tart

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Nappa Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin

Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin
Broccoli
Short Grain Brown Rice

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce
Grilled Asparagus and Crimini Mushrooms
Grilled Polenta
Rugelach

Made by... Anja and Maxime (Rugelach)

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fish Cake

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fish Cake
 ...with Shiitake Mushroom, Stir-Fried Bok Choy, Tomato, and Scallion

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (fixings)

Ham Quiche

CalShakes (As You Like It) (Orinda, CA)

Ham Quiche
Salad with Orange Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Carrots, Goat Cheese, and Nuts
Redux: Brownies

Made by... Anja and me (all); Maxime and Anja (brownies)

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets
Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Made by... Anja (kale)

Endives with Ham and Gouda Cheese

Endives with Ham and Gouda Cheese
Roasted Carrots
Redux: Spelt Popovers
Baguettes*

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

Spicy Pork and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper
Glazed Tokyo Turnips and Greens
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2017

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2017

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cracked-Wheat Topknots
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

Roasted Acorn Squash and Pearl Onions
Mashed Potatoes

Halfgiving (Observed) 2017

Halfgiving (Observed) 2017

Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cracked-Wheat Topknots
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Gravy
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

Made by... Norbert, Anja, and me (stuffed turkey breast); Anja, Maxime, and me (gravy); Anja and me (rolls); Anja (cheesecake, green beans)

New: Cracked-Wheat Topknots (Gourmet, February 2009)

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard and Beet Greens

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

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Fresh Udon

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Fresh udon (based on recipe by Just One Cookbook, "How To Make Udon Noodles (Recipe)", TabiEats "DIY Udon Noodles (Collaboration with Cooking with Dog & Cooking with Ai)", and Cooking with Dog, "Teuchi Udon Noodles (Homemade Sanuki Udon Recipe)"

Cioppino

Cioppino
Salad with Roasted Beets, Navel Oranges, Sunflower Seeds, and Goat Cheese
Spelt Popovers

Made by... Anja (popovers); Anja and me (cioppino, salad)

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Roasted Yellow Squash

Made by... Anja and me (enchiladas)

Pizza

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Pizzas
 ...with Arugula, Roasted Eggplant, and Goat Cheese; and Turkey Italian Sausage, Portobello Mushroom, and Green Bell Pepper
Salad with Oranges, Radishes, Avocado, Goat Cheese, and Nuts

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas and salad)

Regular: Pizza

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Top Sirloin Steak

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Top Sirloin Steak
Classic Caesar Salad with Croutons and Anchovies
Rice Pilaf*
Apple Sauce*

Made by... Anja and me (salad)

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
 ...with Grilled Baby Bok Choy and Tomatoes
Redux: Tang Yuan with Black Sesame

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Grilled Seared Ahi Tuna

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Grilled Seared Ahi Tuna
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Oyster Mushrooms

Redux: Cuban Black Beans

Redux: Cuban Black Beans
Green Bean Caesar Salad

Mexican Pasta

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Mexican Pasta
Sautéed Asparagus and Onion with Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers

Chicken and Fish Balls Chow Mein

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Chicken and Fish Balls Chow Mein
Apple Pie a la Mode

Made by... Anja and Sandra (pie); Anja (ice cream)

Redux: Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs

Redux: Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs
Salad with Cucumbers, Yellow Bell Pepper, Crimini Mushrooms, Julienned Carrots, Chickpeas, Slivered Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Fresh Penne in a Woodsman's Sauce

Fresh Penne in a Woodsman's Sauce
Roasted Zucchini

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

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

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomato and/or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Cole Slaw

Regular: Burgers

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy
 ...with Lingcod
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic and Fish Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) with Crispy Leeks

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) with Crispy Leeks
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Onions

Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic

Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic
 ...with Fusilli, and added Saag's Chicken with Basil and Cracked Black Pepper Sausage

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 with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
 ...with Grilled Baby Bok Choy and Tomatoes

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Pixie Mandarins, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Slivered Almonds

Regular: tacos

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Poached Fish with Shiitake

Poached Fish with Shiitake
 ...with Lingcod
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Anchovies and Garlic

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

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

Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli

Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli
Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua), Spinach, and Shiitake
Short Grain Brown Rice

Japanese Eggplant, Green Beans, and Tofu in Thai Red Curry

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

Fresh Spaghetti with Turkey Italian Sausage in Red Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Turkey Italian Sausage in Red Sauce
Sautéed Asparagus, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Onion

Made by... Norbert (spaghetti)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pixie Mandarins, Cucumbers, Dried Cranberries, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Roasted Chicken

Roasted Chicken
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter
Roasted Sweet Potato with Honey Glaze
Redux: Cranberry Sauce

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with Rock Cod
Sautéed Kohlrabi with Panko
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

Penne with Lemon Cream and Bacon

Penne with Lemon Cream and Bacon
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Roasted Zucchini
Brown Soda Bread

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni and green bell pepper
 ...with turkey Italian sausage, Portobello mushroom, and green bell pepper
Salad with Fuji Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: pizza

Fresh Ramen with Tofu and Fish Cake

Fresh Ramen with Tofu and Fish Cake
 ...and Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, Tomatoes, Sliced Bamboo Shoot, and Scallion

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Chow with Shiitakes
Udon Noodles*

Pork Spareribs with Pineapple and Ginger

Pork Spareribs with Pineapple and Ginger
Salad with Beets, Cara Cara Orange, Navel Orange, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Short Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Red-Meat Trout Fillets

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Red-Meat Trout Fillets
Roasted New Potatoes
Sautéed Kale with Onion
Wasabi-Green Onion Mayonnaise

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives

Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower and Olives
Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Roasted Acorn Squash

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pasta with Three Peas

Pasta with Three Peas
Pan-Fried Lamb Chomps
Olive Oil Lemon Cake with Strawberry Sauce

Beef Burgers

Beef Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes, and sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Dimples mandarin oranges, cucumbers, roasted pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup
Roasted Asparagus

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with Dover Sole
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Swiss Chard
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Roasted Belgian Endives with Gouda Cheese
Short grain Brown Rice

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Barbecue Sauce

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Zucchini Spears
Roasted Carrots with Sage
Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Rump Roast

Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Rump Roast
 ...with Spinach, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Thin Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce

Thin Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce
Green Beans

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with English Cucumbers, Julienned Carrots, Sugar Snaps, Peas, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Tacos

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crisped Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crisped Fish
 ...with Ling Cod
Stuffed Artichokes
Wild Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Bosc Pears, dried Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs

Baked Penne with Turkey Meatballs
Broccoli

Korean Buckwheat Noodles With Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles With Broth and Kimchi
 ...with Tofu, Chikuwa, Winter Melon (Donggua), Carrots, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Scallions
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Fresh Penne with French Lentils and Kale

Fresh Penne with French Lentils and Kale
Roasted Yellow Squash

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken
Saag Tofu
Baba Ghanoush
Brown Basmati Rice
Naan*
Redux: Tang Yuan
Mint-M&M Mint Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and Maxime (ice cream); Norbert and me (butter chicken and baba ghanoush)

Pork Hot Pot

Pork Hot Pot
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain brown Rice

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish
Grilled Asparagus, Red and Orange Bell Peppers, and Onions
Oven-Roasted Red Diane Yam and Russet Potato Fries

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit
Salad with Beets, Cara Cara Red Orange, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Rice Pilaf

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce

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

Made by... Anja (parsnips and carrots)

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup
Roasted Zucchini with Saag's Chicken Bratwurst

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken and Fish Cake

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Chicken and Fish Cake
 ...and Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions
Glazed Tokyo Turnips and Greens
Redux: Tang Yuan

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with turkey Italian sausage, portobello mushroom, and green bell pepper; and roasted eggplant, goat cheese, and arugula
Salad with Pear, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Egg Tarts

Made by... Anja (egg tarts)

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Sautéed Kale and Beet Greens
Semifreddi's Wheat Bun Garlic Bread

Pan-Cooked Fish Fillet with Chermoula Sauce

Pan-Cooked Fish Fillet with Chermoula Sauce
 ...with Deep-Water Rock Cod
Curly Chicory with Onions (Hindbeh wa Bassal)
Roasted Red-Skinned New Potatoes

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Kohlrabi Fries and Sautéed Kohlrabi Greens
Spelt Popovers

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
Salad with Broccoli, Pixie Mandarins, Chickpeas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: burgers

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage with Scallions and Ginger

Garden Style Whole Wheat Pappardelle

Garden Style Whole Wheat Pappardelle

Made by... Norbert (pappardelle)

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
 ...with carrots
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Udon Noodles*
Nutty for Oats Cookies

New: Nutty for Oats Cookies (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Gnocchi a la Grecque

Gnocchi a la Grecque
Broccoli

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
 ...with Lingcod
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard with Anchovies
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Oven Roasted Zucchini with Saag's Chicken Bratwurst
Short Grain Brown Rice

Curried Beef Pot Pie

Happy Pi Day!

Curried Beef Pot Pie
Pan-Cooked Green Beans

New: Curried Beef Pot Pie (based on "Family Curried Beef Pot Pie," by Sheila Lukins, Parade, October 2007, on epicurious.com)

Tofu Hot Pot

Tofu Hot Pot
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic and Fish Sauce
Rice Stick Noodles

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fish Cake

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Eggs and Fish Cake
 ...and Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy, Daikon and Carrots Cooked in Spicy Dashi-Soy-Mirin, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Pepperoni, or Turkey Italian Sausage, Portobello Mushroom, and Green Bell Pepper
Salad with Pink Lady Apples, Snap Peas, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: pizza

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Cabbage with Carrots and Scallions
Short grain Brown Rice

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos
 ...with Rock Cod
Cucumber Salsa
Salad with Avocado, Tomato, Red Bell Pepper, Scallion, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Pork Clay Pot

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Pork Clay Pot
Long Beans with Garlic
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Roasted Yellow Squash

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Potato and Chorizo Soup with Crunchy Kale
Salad with Pink Lady Apples, Chicken Bratwurst Sausage, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Butter Chicken

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Butter Chicken
Saag Tofu
Baba Ghanoush
Naan
Brown Basmati Rice

Made by... Maxime and me (Butter Chicken)

New: Butter Chicken (http://www.almonds.com/food-professionals/recipe-center/butter-chicken-makkhani-murghi with grilled chicken marinated in tandoori sauce, Gourmet, August 1996)

Dinner @ Comal (Berkeley, CA)

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Dinner @ Comal (Berkeley, CA)
 ...after La La Land

Thai-Style Roast Duck Curry

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Roast Duck Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Oven-Roasted Russet Potato and Red Diane Yam Fries
Tartare Sauce

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Pasta with Cannellini, Bacon, and Sage Soup
Sautéed Collard Greens and Bacon

Stir-Fried Hofun with Turkey and Choy Sum

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week


Stir-Fried Hofun with Turkey and Choy Sum
Egg Drop Soup

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Cream
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Fresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce with Italian Sausage

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce with Italian Sausage
Broccoli with Carrots
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch New York Steak

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch New York Steak
Caesar Salad with Anchovies and Croutons
Rice Pilaf
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Lo Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Lo Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls
Miso Soup
Ice Cream Cake
 ...with chocolate graham cracker crust, chocolate ice cream, frozen cherries, and chocolate chip and Andes Mints mint ice cream

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
Cauliflower with Mustard-Lemon Butter
Roasted New Potatoes and Red Diane Yams

Tacos

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Murcott Tangerines, Cucumber, Orange Bell Pepper, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Tacos

Lamb, Barley and White Bean Stew

Lamb, Barley and White Bean Stew
Roasted Zucchini
Honey-Whole Wheat Biscuits

Mapo Tofu

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

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Safeway (Berkeley, CA)
Caesar Salad

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad
 ...with Roasted Pepitas and Goat Cheese

Mark Bittman's Broiled Fish with Tomatoes and Capers

Mark Bittman's Broiled Fish with Tomatoes and Capers
 ...with wild rock cod
Artichokes
Potato and Parmesan Cake

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
 ...with Crimini Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles*
Redux: Rubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Pan-Fried Green Beans
Redux: Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots

Happy Valentine's Day!

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds and Apricots
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon
Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake

Norbert and me (spinach)

Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew

Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew
Arame-Cucumber Salad
Eggplant with White Miso
Miso-Roasted Kabocha Squash
Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Turnip Cake (Law Bock Gow)

New: Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew (Bon Appetit, March 2014, on epicurious.com); Arame-Cucumber Salad (Based on "Wakame-Cucumber Salad" by Jiyeon Lee, Bon Appetit, July 2014, on epicurious.com)

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Anchovy Paste and Lemon

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Glutinous Rice Balls  (Tang Yuan) Three Ways
 ...with Black Sesame Seed Filling, Peanut Filling, and Plain

Made by... Norbert (penne)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers (Berkeley, CA)

Salad with Pink Lady Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce

Fish in a Hot Saffron and Ginger Tomato Sauce
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Roasted Cauliflower with Caraway and Cumin
Rice Pilaf with Corn and Peas

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Brown Soda Bread
Roasted Zucchini

Yangchow Fried Rice

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Yangchow Fried Rice
Hot and Sour Soup
Redux: Turnip Cake (Law Bock Gow)
Redux: Nian2 Gao1

Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Stir-Fried Long Choy Sum
50-50 Short Grain Brown and Jasmine Rice
Redux: Turnip Cake (Law Bock Gow)
Redux: Nian2 Gao1

Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach and Pine Nuts

Pappardelle with Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach and Pine Nuts
Saag's Basil Cracked Pepper Sausage*
Redux: Turnip Cake (Law Bock Gow)
Redux: Nian2 Gao1

Fresh Ramen with Red Cooked Rump Roast

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Fresh Ramen with Red Cooked Rump Roast
 ...and Sautéed Broccoli and Crimini Mushrooms, and Tomatoes
Turnip Cake (Law Bock Gow)
Redux: Nian2 Gao1

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with ham and pineapple, and turkey Italian sausage, crimini mushrooms, and green bell peppers
Salad with oranges, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and goat cheese

Made by... Norbert (salad)

Regular: pizza

Buddha's Delight

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Buddha's Delight
Spring Rolls
Pan-Fried Broccoli

Broiled Trout and Sardines with Lemon and Thyme

Broiled Trout and Sardines with Lemon and Thyme
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Oyster Mushrooms

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs and Mint

Ragout of Lentils, Turkey Meatballs and Mint
Pan-Fried Green Beans
Garlic Bread

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomatoes, and/or grilled onions
Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts

Made by... Norbert (burgers and salad)

Regular: burgers

Tofu Fu Yung Soup

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Shrimp and Pork Pot Stickers
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy Mue

Made by... Maxime and me (Pot Stickers and Baby Bok Choy Mue)

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Yau Choy

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Yau Choy

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

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

Take Out

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

Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions
 ...with Tai Snapper
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Roasted Turnips
Short Grained Brown Rice
Chinese New Year Cake (Nian2 Gao1)

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Venetian-Style Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Onion

Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Apples

Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Apples
Cranberry Sauce
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard
Mashed Potatoes

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

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

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Broccoli Pancotto
Pita Crisps
Herbed Rice Pilaf

Fresh Pasta with Tomato-Meat Sauce

Fresh Pasta with Tomato-Meat Sauce
 ...with Spaghetti
Caesar Salad

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Wonton-Noodle Soup

Wonton-Noodle Soup
 ...with Winter Melon (Donggua) and Watercress

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...or Burritos
Clam and Cod Chowder
Roasted White Zucchini

Regular: Tacos

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Walnuts
Carrots and Peas

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Pan-Steamed Broccoli and Carrots

Senate Restaurant Bean Soup

Senate Restaurant Bean Soup
Pan-Cooked Zucchini
Spelt Popovers

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Egg, Tofu, Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, Tomato, and Scallion

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Egg, Tofu, Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, Tomato, and Scallion
Roasted Turnips

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Dinner @Bowl'd (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @Bowl'd (Berkeley, CA)
 ... Norbert and me, with Pam and Benny Liew

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots
Roasted Cauliflower
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice, or Rice Porridge
 ... Anja and Maxime

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy
 ...with Rock Cod
Puréed Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans
Salad with Beets, Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas
Long Grain Brown Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Fresh Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Turkey Italian Sausage

Fresh Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Turkey Italian Sausage
 ...with penne

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Potluck

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

We contributed:
Grilled Chicken Bites with Peanut Sauce
Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs
Chow Mein with Chicken, Fish Balls, and Yau Choy
Chow Mein with Tofu, Sugar Snaps, Red Bell Peppers, and Baby Bok Choy

Gifted:
Rugelach
Hazelnut Cookies

Made by... Norbert (chicken); Anja and me (peanut sauce, deviled eggs, rugelach)

New: Peanut Sauce (by Didi Emmons, Vegetarian Planet. Boston: Harvard Common P, 1997); Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs (by Ian Knauer, November 2014, on epicurious.com); Hazelnut Cookies (Gourmet, May 2004)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Turkey Italian Sausage and Portobello Mushrooms
 ...with Roasted Eggplant, Goat Cheese, and Arugula
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Concorde Pears, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Anja (ice cream), Anja and Sandra (pizzas)

Regular: Pizza

Cioppino

Cioppino
 ...with Rock Cod, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, and Squid
Sautéed Kale
Garlic Bread with Semifreddi's Sweet Batard

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomato, and/or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Pear, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Burgers

Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potato Topping
Roasted Yellow Squash
Honey Wheat Biscuits

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Ramen with Roast Duck, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Bamboo Shoots

Fresh Ramen with Roast Duck, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Bamboo Shoots

Made by... Norbert (ramen)