Friday, June 30, 2017

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

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare

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

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

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)

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

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

Monday, June 26, 2017

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

Sunday, June 25, 2017

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)

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Garden-Style Fresh Pappardelle

Garden-Style Fresh Pappardelle
Redux: Egg Tarts

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

Friday, June 23, 2017

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)

Thursday, June 22, 2017

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

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

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

Monday, June 19, 2017

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

Sunday, June 18, 2017

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

Saturday, June 17, 2017

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)

Thursday, June 15, 2017

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)

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

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

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Roast Chicken

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

Monday, June 12, 2017

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms
Spicy Eggplant
Short Grain Brown Rice

Sunday, June 11, 2017

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)

Saturday, June 10, 2017

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Friday, June 9, 2017

Turkey Tacos

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

Made by... Anja and me (tacos)

Regular: tacos

Thursday, June 8, 2017

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)

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Black Bean Tart

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

Made by... Anja (salad)

Regular: black bean tart

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Mapo Tofu

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

Monday, June 5, 2017

Sunday, June 4, 2017

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)

Saturday, June 3, 2017

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)

Friday, June 2, 2017

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)

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Tilapia Fillets

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

Made by... Anja (kale)