Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Endives with Ham and Gouda Cheese

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

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

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

Monday, May 29, 2017

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

Sunday, May 28, 2017

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)



Saturday, May 27, 2017

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Sautéed Red Swiss Chard and Beet Greens

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

Friday, May 26, 2017

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)"

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Cioppino

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

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

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Roasted Yellow Squash

Made by... Anja and me (enchiladas)

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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

Monday, May 22, 2017

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)


Sunday, May 21, 2017

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)

Saturday, May 20, 2017

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Friday, May 19, 2017

Grilled Seared Ahi Tuna

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

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

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Mexican Pasta

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

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

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

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)

Monday, May 15, 2017

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

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Friday, May 12, 2017

Turkey Burgers

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

Regular: Burgers

Thursday, May 11, 2017

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

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

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

Monday, May 8, 2017

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

Sunday, May 7, 2017

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)

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Turkey Tacos

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

Regular: tacos

Friday, May 5, 2017

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Poached Fish with Shiitake

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

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

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

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli

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

Monday, May 1, 2017