New Year's Eve 2018

New Year's Eve 2018

Teppanyaki
 ...with beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, and halloumi
 ...with crimini mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, baby eggplants, and choy sum mui
 ...with redux: naan
 ...with hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, and French dressing

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with optional provolone cheese, avocados, tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with pear and pomegranate arils
 ...with optional roasted hazelnuts and goat cheese

Made by... Anja (salad); Anja and me (black bean burgers)

Regular: burgers

Red-Cooked Lion Heads with Fresh Ramen

Red-Cooked Lion Heads with Fresh Ramen
Stir-Fried Nappa Cabbage

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen); Anja and me (lion heads and nappa cabbage)

Dinner @ Katana-Ya (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Katana-Ya (San Francisco, CA)

Pre-show dinner before Dear Evan Hansen at the Curran Theater

Redux: Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu

Redux: Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Redux: Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Redux: Saag Paneer
Redux: Cauliflower in a Cashew and Sesame Seed Sauce
Redux: Baingan Bharta
Redux: Simple Indian Rice
Redux: Naan
Redux: Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd

Dinner with Kris and Louise Wainscott

Dinner with Kris and Louise Wainscott
 ...after Solo: A Star Wars Story

Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Saag Paneer
Cauliflower in a Cashew and Sesame Seed Sauce
Baingan Bharta
Simple Indian Rice
Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd

Assorted naan and appetizers brought by the Wainscotts

Made by... Anja (cauliflower); Anja and me (chickpeas, saag paneer, cake); Norbert, Anja, and me (chicken and tofu)

New: Spice-Roasted Chickpeas (Bon Appétit, October 2010); Baingan Bharta (by Mark Bittman, NYTimes Cooking); Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd (by Mary Berry, BBC Food Recipes)

Redux Plus: Christmas 2018

Redux Plus: Christmas 2018

Redux: Grilled Turkey
Redux: Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms
Redux: Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Eight-Strand Plaited Loaf

Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Pomegranate Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Lemon Vinaigrette

Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Christmas Eve 2018

Christmas Eve 2018

Grilled Turkey
Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
Mushroom Gravy
Eight-Strand Plaited Loaf

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Chocolate Pecan Bark

Made by... Norbert (turkey); Anja and me (bread); Anja and me (ice cream pie)

New: Savory Bread Pudding with Kale and Mushrooms (by Martha Rose Shulman, NYTimes Cooking); Eight-Strand Plaited Loaf (by Paul Hollywood, BBC Food Recipes)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with pepperoni
 ...with artichoke hearts, chorizo-style seitan sausage, black olives, and red onion
Salad with apple and dried cranberries

Made by... Anja and me (pizzas)

Regular: pizza

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles OR Redux: Minestrone Soup

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles OR Redux: Minestrone Soup
Glazed Tokyo Turnips

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice
Stir-Fried Choy Sum

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Clams and Fish OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Clams and Fish OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche
Stir-Fried Snow Peas, Orange Bell Peppers, and Onion
Rice Stick Noodles*

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Red Onion

Made by... Anja (vegetables)

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit OR Redux: Three-Bean Chili

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit OR Redux: Three-Bean Chili
Roasted Cauliflower
Long Grain Brown Rice

Ultimate Winter Couscous

Ultimate Winter Couscous
Roasted Yellow Straightneck Squash

New: Ultimate Winter Couscous (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Photo by Sandra

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Redux: Beanballs

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Redux: Beanballs
Caesar Salad

Made by... Norbert (all)

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Tofu and Hard Cooked Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Teriyaki Tofu and Hard Cooked Eggs
 ...with scallions
 ...in a Red Miso Broth
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Cabbage

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles

Beef Ragout with Egg Noodles
Collard Greens with Bacon

Mark Bittman's Roasted White Fish with Leeks and Bacon OR Redux: Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Mark Bittman's Roasted White Fish with Leeks and Bacon
 ...with Lingcod
 OR Redux: Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds
Short Grain Brown Rice

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Radicchio, D'anjou Pear, and Pomegranate Arils
 ...with optional chickpeas, roasted pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Gado-Gado

Gado-Gado
Chinese Wheat Noodles

New: Gado-Gado (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots OR Redux: Broccoli Quiche
Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Mushroom and Herb Polenta

Mushroom and Herb Polenta
Broiled Vegetable Soup

New: Mushroom and Herb Polenta and Broiled Vegetable Soup  (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Mexican Pasta with Fresh Pasta

Mexican Pasta
 ...with turkey meatballs OR Italian seitan sausage
Green Beans

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne)

Soy-Braised Pork Country Ribs with Carrots and Turnips OR Redux: Lasagne

Soy-Braised Pork Country Ribs with Carrots and Turnips OR Redux: Lasagne
Sautéed Green Swiss Chard

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala

Mark Bittman's Poached Fish with Ginger and Soy
 ...with Lingcod

OR Redux: Tofu Tikka Masala

Salad with Roasted Beets and Satsuma Mandarins
Short Grain Brown Rice

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
Crusted Pumpkin Wedges with Sour Cream
Redux: Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

New: Crusted Pumpkin Wedges with Sour Cream (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry OR Redux: (Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry OR Redux: (Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Udon Noodles*

Regular: curry

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Acme Bakery Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

New: Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake (by Ali Slagle, NYTimes Cooking)

Photo by Maxime

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with chicken teriyaki in chicken broth OR tofu teriyaki and edamame in kombu broth
 ...with baby bok choy and scallion
 ...with optional daikon

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon

Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon
 ...with optional Aidell's Cajun style Andouille sausage* OR Field Roast seitan Italian sausage*
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream

New: Spiced Chickpeas with Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon (by Melissa Clark, NYTCooking)

Photo by Maxime

Massaman Curry with Tofu

Massaman Curry with Tofu
Spiced Baby Eggplants
 ...with raita
Short Grain Brown Rice
Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Maxime and me (eggplants and raita)

New: Spiced Baby Eggplants (by Andy Baraghani on Bon Appétit, July 2017)

Photo by Maxime

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth OR Redux: Black Bean Soup

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with tuna

OR Redux: Black Bean Soup
 ...with tomato salsa and shredded cheddar cheese

Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan Soup
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan Soup (based on "Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan Rind Soup," by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples OR Redux: Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples OR Redux: Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Roasted Zucchini
Short Grain Brown and California Wild Rice with Dried Cherries

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
 ...with Dong Gua

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...and burritos
Salad with Apple, Cucumber, and Pomegranate Arils
 ...with optional roasted pepitas or roasted hazelnuts

Regular: tacos

Fresh Fettucine with Portobellos and Winter Greens

Fresh Fettucine with Portobellos and Winter Greens
 ...with optional: turkey Italian sausages OR seitan sausages

Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Onion Quiche

Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Onion Quiche
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Redux: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Roast Chicken OR Redux: Butternut Squash Galette

Roast Chicken OR Redux: Butternut Squash Galette
Wild Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts
Buttermilk Fantails
Redux: Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges
Redux: Mushroom Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

New: Wild Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts (by Melissa Clark, NYTCooking)

Thanksgiving 2018

Thanksgiving 2018

Butternut Squash Galette

Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Pomegranate Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Lemon Vinaigrette

Cointreau Sweet Potatoes with Pecans

Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin

Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Oranges

Mushroom Gravy

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Made by... Norbert (sweet potatoes, potato gratin, whoopie pies); Maxime and Sandra (gravy)

New: Butternut Squash Galette (Gourmet, February 2009); Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Pomegranate Seeds, Hazelnuts, and Lemon Vinaigrette (by Sandra); Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin (by Emily Weinstein, NYTCooking); Mushroom Gravy (based on "Vegan Mushroom Make-Ahead Gravy, by Melissa Clark, NYTCooking)

Photo by Sandra

Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Cabbage Two Ways

Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Cabbage Two Ways
 ...with carrots and red bell pepper
 ...with steak OR fried tofu

New: Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Cabbage Two Ways (based on "Red Curry Noodle Bowls with Steak and Cabbage," by Anna Stockwell, epicurious.com, March 2017)

Seared Tuna OR Redux: Beanballs

Seared Tuna

OR Beanballs
 ...Buffalo style with blue cheese dip

Oven-Baked Potato Wedges
Broccoli

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu

Vegetarian Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Long Grain Brown Rice

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

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes
 ...with sautéed onions and crimini mushrooms
Salad with Sliced Beets, Orange Bell Pepper, and Cucumber
 ...with optional chickpeas, roasted pepitas, and goat cheese

Regular: burgers

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with steamed chicken with black mushrooms
 ...with redux: (almost) my mother's tofu curry
 Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
Beets and Sautéed Beet Green Salad with Plums, Goat Cheese, and Hazelnuts
Skillet Corn Bread

Fish in Tomato-Fennel Broth OR Redux: Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Fish in Tomato-Fennel Broth
 ...with Alaskan cod
Short Grain Brown Rice

OR Redux: Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds
Chocolate Ice Cream

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew OR Redux: Ragout of Lentils with Mint

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew OR Redux:  Ragout of Lentils with Mint
Green Beans and Carrots
Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

Lo Mein with Yau Choy Two Ways

Happy Birthday, Anja!

Lo Mein with Yau Choy Two Ways
 ...with Braised Tofu
 ...with Chicken and Chikuwa
Apple Walnut Muffins

Smoky Frittata

Smoky Frittata
Spring Salad Mix with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Orange Bell Pepper, and Grated Carrots
New England Nut Bread

New: Smoky Frittata (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011); New England Nut Bread  (by King Arthur Flour, Whole Grain Baking. Woodstock, VT: Countryman Press, 2006)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with feta and Greek Olive Pesto
 ...with chicken and crimini mushrooms
Salad with Pear, Dried Cranberries, and Cucumbers
 ...optional roasted pepitas and goat cheese

Regular: pizza

Fresh Penne and Fried Zucchini Salad

Fresh Penne and Fried Zucchini Salad
Butternut Squash Soup with Greek Yogurt

New: Fresh Penne and Fried Zucchini Salad (based on "Pasta and Fried Zucchini Salad," by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Photo by Maxime

Sheet-Pan Trout with Garlicky Broccolini

Sheet-Pan Trout with Garlicky Broccolini
Redux: Long Grain Brown Rice with Cardamom and Turmeric

Tofu Tikka Masala

Tofu Tikka Masala
Saag Paneer
Long Grain Brown Rice with Cardamom and Turmeric

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
 ...and optional turkey meatballs or beanballs
Broccoli and Carrots

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Kanzi Apple, Chickpeas, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Norbert and Sandra (all)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Soulfully Good Pork Spareribs with Pineapple and Ginger OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Soulfully Good Pork Spareribs with Pineapple and Ginger OR Redux: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Roasted Zucchini Spears
Potato Salad

Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup

Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup
Spanakopitta

New: Spanakopitta (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Chickpea, Tomato, and Pasta Soup (based on "Chickpea, Tomato, and Bread Soup," by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Fresh Ramen Two Ways

Fresh Ramen Two Ways
 ...with tender-stewed curried chicken in chicken broth OR with fried tofu cutlet and hard-cooked egg in miso broth
 ...with stir-fried baby bok choy, tomato wedges, and scallions
Redux: Finger Cookies

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Fresh Tomato Salsa
   ...with cheddar cheese and optional turkey Italian sausage
Sautéed Red Chard and Onion
Redux: Finger Cookies

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crisped Fish OR Redux: Split Pea Soup

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal Crisped Fish
 ...with Ling Cod

Redux: Split Pea Soup
Gouda Toasts

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Acme Whole Wheat Walnut Bread
Redux: Finger Cookies

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Green Beans and Carrots with Garlic Tahini Sauce
Finger Cookies

New: Garlic Tahini Sauce (by The New York Times, NYT Cooking)

Photo by Sandra

(Almost) My Mother's Tofu Curry

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

Regular: curry

Claypot Chicken Rice with Lap Cheung OR Redux: Stuffed Peppers

Claypot Chicken Rice with Lap Cheung

OR Redux: Stuffed Peppers
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan with Red-Pepper Hummus

Twice-Cooked Long Beans with Bean Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Roasted Butternut Squash, Orange Bell Peppers, and Garlic

Fresh Spaghetti with Roasted Butternut Squash, Orange Bell Peppers, and Garlic
 ...with Saag's kielbasa sausages or Tofurkey spinach pesto sausage
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Potluck @ the Zlokapa's

Potluck @ the Zlokapa's
 ...with Pam Liew

Contributed:
Spinach Pies with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Salad with Spring Salad Mix, Arugula, Figs, Purple Grapes, Cucumbers, Hazelnuts, and Goat Cheese with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Made by... Maxime and me (balsamic vinaigrette)

New: Spinach Pies with Raisins and Pine Nuts (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Balsamic Vinaigrette (by Singer6, "Our Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette," allrecipes.com)

New York Strip Steak OR Redux: Black Bean Burger

New York Strip Steak OR Redux: Black Bean Burger
Green Bean Caesar Salad
Mashed Potatoes

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare OR Redux: Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare OR Redux: Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Green Kale with Balsamic Vinegar

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Pita Crisps

OR Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan


Roasted Cauliflower

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup

Pasta and Cannellini Bean Soup
Zucchini Gratin

New: Zucchini Gratin (by EatingWell Test Kitchen, on eatingwell.com)

Photo by Maxime

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice
Roasted Teriyaki-Marinated Kabocha Squash

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...or burritos
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Apples, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins

Regular: tacos

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Egg and Fish Cake OR Marinated Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Hard-Cooked Egg and Fish Cake OR Marinated Tofu
 ...with tomato, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot, and scallion
 ...in a red miso broth
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Redux: Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffins

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Braised Eggplant, Pork, and Mushrooms OR Redux: Lasagne

Braised Eggplant, Pork, and Mushrooms OR Redux: Lasagne
Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Garlic Sauce
Long grain Brown Rice
Inside-Out Pumpkin Muffin

New: Braised Eggplant, Pork, and Mushrooms (by Mark Bittman, NYTCooking)

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce OR Butternut Squash Tamales

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
 ...with Lingcod
OR Butternut Squash Tamales
Carrots and Red Bell Peppers
Redux: Long-Grain Brown Rice

Lentils with Broiled Eggplant

Lentils with Broiled Eggplant
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan*

New: Lentils with Broiled Eggplant (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Runes) OR Redux: Split Pea Soup

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Runes) OR Redux: Split Pea Soup
Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds
Long-Grain Brown Rice

Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame

Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame
 ...with Tofu Cutlet and Roasted Peanuts
Stir-Fried Bok Choy

New: Warm Glass Noodles and Edamame (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers

Turkey OR Black Bean Burgers
 ...with avocados and tomatoes; or sautéed mushrooms and onions
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Braeburn Apple, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

New: Black Bean Burgers (Gourmet, February 2009)

Regular: burgers

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
Sautéed Romano Beans

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Corn Stew OR Redux: Ragout of Lentils with Mint

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Corn Stew OR Redux: Ragout of Lentils with Mint
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt, and Indian Spices
Sautéed Beet Greens
Brown Soda Bread

Sautéed Fish OR Tofu on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette

Sautéed Fish OR Tofu on Snow Peas and Cabbage with Miso Sesame Vinaigrette
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Sushi-Roll Rice Salad

Photo by Maxime

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu
Short-Grain Brown Rice

New: Brussels Sprouts and Tofu (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Photo by Maxime

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
Sautéed Rainbow Chard with Onions
Spelt Popovers

New: Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche (based on "Asparagus and Fontina Quiche," by Joanna Gaines, June 2018, Magnolia Table, on epicurious.com)

Quick Chicken and Sausage Paella OR Redux: Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Tomatoes, and Corn

Quick Chicken and Sausage Paella OR Redux: Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Tomatoes, and Corn
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberry, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with ham and pineapple
 ...with chorizo-flavored seitan, green bell pepper, and mushroom
Roasted Button Mushrooms and Yellow Crook-Neck Squash

Regular: pizza

Photo by Sandra

Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Lion Heads OR Teriyaki Tempeh

Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Lion Heads OR Teriyaki Tempeh
Nappa Cabbage
Speculaas

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt

Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt
Pea Pesto
Acme Bread Whole Wheat Walnut Bread*

New: Marinated Mushrooms with Walnut and Tahini Yogurt (by Yotam Ottolenghi, Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi. San Francisco:Chronicle Books, 2011)

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos OR Pinto Bean Tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos OR Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...with halibut
 ...with Greek Yogurt and Monterey Jack Cheese (optional)
Salad with Avocado, Yellow Bell Pepper, Heirloom Tomato, and Pomegranate Arils

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Smoky Eggplant Soup

New: Smoky Eggplant Soup (by David Tanis, NYT Cooking)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Coconut Red Curry with Tofu

Coconut Red Curry with Tofu
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Rice and Quinoa

New: Coconut Red Curry with Tofu (by Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking)

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Cucumber, Nectarine, and Avocado

Lasagne

Lasagne
 ...with fresh pasta
Broccoli

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Hot Beef Salad OR Redux: Makkhani Tofu and Redux: Split Pea Soup with Gouda Toasts

Hot Beef Salad OR Redux: Makkhani Tofu and Redux: Split Pea Soup with Gouda Toasts
Roasted Butternut Squash and Broccoli with Teriyaki Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Split Pea Soup with Gouda Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda Toasts
 ...with chorizo-flavored seitan and optional chorizo-gouda toasts
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Red Meat Trout OR Redux: Beanballs

Pan-Fried Cornmeal-Dusted Red Meat Trout OR Redux: Beanballs
Sautéed Kale
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Oyster Mushrooms

Massaman Curry with Tofu

Massaman Curry with Tofu
Curly Chicory with Onions
Long Grain Brown Rice

New: Massaman Curry with Tofu (based on Rasa Malaysia, "Beef Massaman Curry" and Martha Stewart, "Massaman Curry")

Tunisian Soup with Chard and Egg Noodles (and Chickpeas)

Tunisian Soup with Chard and Egg Noodles (and Chickpeas)
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Naan*

Shakshuka with Onions and Peppers

Shakshuka with Onions and Peppers
Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumber, Avocado, Carrots, Olives, and Goat Cheese
Garlic Bread with Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

New: Shakshuka with Onions and Peppers (by Janna Gur,  The Book of New Israeli Food, Schocken Books, New York, 2007)

Fresh Ramen with Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu

Fresh Ramen with Miso Chicken OR Miso Tofu
 ...in Red Miso Broth with Scallions and Bamboo Shoots
Miso Crimini Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

New: Miso Chicken (by Sam Sifton, NYT Cooking)

Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Tomatoes, and Corn

Peppers Stuffed with Rice, Tomatoes, and Corn
 ...with Seitan
Cauliflower in a Cashew and Sesame Seed Sauce

New: Cauliflower in a Cashew and Sesame Seed Sauce (Madhur Jaffrey, World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking. New York: Knopf, 1991)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

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

Regular: curry

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth OR Redux: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
 ...with Alaskan Cod
OR Redux: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Roasted Sunburst Squash
Redux: Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Ragout of Lentils with Mint

Ragout of Lentils with Mint
 ...with optional beef meatballs
Sautéed Green Beans
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust OR Redux: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust OR Redux: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Miso-Roasted Squash, Pearl Onions, Red Pepper, and Tofu

Miso-Roasted Squash, Pearl Onions, Red Pepper, and Tofu
 ...with Acorn Squash and Zucchini
Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey and/or Pinto Bean Tacos

Turkey and/or Pinto Bean Tacos
 ...or Burritos
Salad with Pear, Chickpeas, Roasted Almonds, and Goat Cheese

Regular: tacos

Fresh Pasta in a Woodsman's Sauce

Fresh Pasta in a Woodsman's Sauce
 ...with optional Aidell's Sun-Dried Tomato with Mozzarella Cheese Smoked Chicken Sausage
 ...with fresh penne
Sautéed Collard Greens
 ...with optional bacon
Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu

Butter Chicken (Makkhani Murghi) OR Makkhani Tofu
Zucchini with Onions, Garlic, and Mint
Brown Basmati Rice with Indian Spices

Grilled Salmon Steak OR Redux: Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic

Grilled Salmon Steak OR Redux: Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Madagascar Pink Rice with Dried Cherries and Scallions

Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic

Spanish Tortilla Bites with Winter Greens and Garlic
Salad with Plum, Peas, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas
Toasted Baguette Slices

Chicken Cacciatore OR Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Chicken Cacciatore OR Redux: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
Short Grain Brown Rice

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

Spicy Tofu and Cashew Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Red Pepper
Long Grain Brown Rice

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
 ...with optional Aidells Chorizo Smoked Chicken Sausage
Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup OR Tofu and Hard-Cooked Egg with Fresh Ramen

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup OR Tofu and Hard-Cooked Egg with Fresh Ramen
 ...with Carrots
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Burgers

Turkey OR Beanball Burgers
 ...with tomatoes and avocados, and/or sautéed onions and mushrooms
Salad with Apple, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: burgers

Pasta w/Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers

Pasta w/Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers
Beanballs

New: Pasta w/Cauliflower, Spicy Tomato Sauce and Capers (by Martha Rose Shulman, NYT Cooking); Beanballs (from "Vegetarian Buffalo 'Meatballs' with Blue Cheese Dip," by Katherine Sacks, epicuriouss.com, January 2017)

Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Pinto Bean Fajitas with Grilled Onions and Peppers

Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Pinto Bean Fajitas with Grilled Onions and Peppers
Salad with Chickpeas, Cucumbers, Tomato, and Goat Cheese

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Alaskan Cod OR Tofu
Sautéed Beet Greens with Onion

Venetian-Style Bean and Pasta Soup

Venetian-Style  Bean and Pasta Soup
Sautéed Broccoli with Onion

Pizza

Pizza
 ....with pepperoni
 ...with green bell pepper and crimini mushrooms
Salad with Figs, Pear Apples, Goat Cheese, and Slivered Almonds

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

Regular: pizza

Fresh Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Fresh Pasta with Lentils and Kale
 ...with Penne
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Made by... Norbert (pasta); Anja and me (lentils and kale)

Lo Mein with Yau Choy

Lo Mein with Yau Choy
 ...and Chicken OR Tofu

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Tofu with Cabbage

Tofu with Cabbage
Rice and Quinoa

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Winter Melon Soup with Shiitakes and Spinach
Short Grain Brown Rice

OR
Redux: Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with chickpeas
Long Grain Brown Rice

Kai Sen Udon (Stir-Fried Seafood with Oyster Sauce and Udon Noodles)

Kai Sen Udon (Stir-Fried Seafood with Oyster Sauce and Udon Noodles)

OR
Braised Tofu Cutlet with Baby Bok Choy, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Udon Noodles

On Vacation: 2018 August 21-26 in Ashland, OR

On Vacation: 2018 August 21-26 in Ashland, OR

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu OR Vegetarian Tofu with Crimini Mushrooms
Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Sauce

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Roasted Endives with Ham and Gouda Cheese

Roasted Endives with Ham and Gouda Cheese
Sautéed Green Beans
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

OR
Roasted Endives with Gouda Cheese

Made by... Norbert and me (all)

Fresh Ramen

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Baby Bok Choy and Scallions
 ...with grilled teriyaki chicken OR teriyaki tofu
Daikon in Spicy Dashi Broth

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Gala Apples, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Sliced Almonds

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes

Fish and Clams with Chorizo, Peppers, and Potatoes
 ...with Ling Cod

OR
Redux: Cold Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Pan-Fried Sake-Tamari Marinated Tofu

Roasted Zucchini
Redux: Big Batch Dinner Rolls

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Salad with Avocado, Radishes, Chickpeas, and Toasted Sliced Almonds

OR
Carrots and Peas

Made by Anja and me (all)

Cold Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Cold Noodles with Chicken and Peanut Sauce
Twice-Cooked Long Beans

OR
Redux: Jook with Saag Tofu
Redux: Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup

Saag Tofu

Saag Tofu
Long Grain Brown Rice with Chickpeas
Peach Ice Cream

Made by Anja and me (ice cream)

New: Long Grain Brown Rice with Chickpeas (based on "Rice with Chickpeas," by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009); Peach Ice Cream (based on "Fresh Georgia Peach" by Ben Cohen, Jerry Greenfield, and Nancy J. Stevens, Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book. New York: Workman Publishing, 1987)

Dinner @ Grocery Cafe (Oakland, CA)

Dinner @ Grocery Cafe (Oakland, CA)

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Red Chard with Onion
Short grain Brown Rice
Speculaas Biscuits

Made by... Anja and me (biscuits)

New: Speculaas Biscuits (by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh, Sweet. California: Ten Speed Press, 2017)

Redux: Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Gum Kuo Restaurant  and Tao Yuan Pastries (Oakland, CA)
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Gum Kuo Restaurant  and Tao Yuan Pastries (Oakland, CA)
Stir-Fried Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain White Rice

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with Potatoes

Mark Bittman's Roasted Fish with Potatoes
 ...with Ling Cod
Roasted Yellow Crook-Neck Squash

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Redux: Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style

Redux: Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style
 ...with hard-cooked eggs
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Short Grain Brown Rice

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Short Grain Brown Rice

Tofu Curry

Tofu Curry
 ...made like (Almost) My Mother's Curry with Mushrooms and Zucchini
Zucchini with Onions, Garlic, and Mint
Udon Noodles*

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Zucchini with Onions, Garlic, and Mint (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009)

Regular: Curry

Meat and Spinach Ravioli

Meat and Spinach Ravioli
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Salad with Roasted Beets, Plums, Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepitas

Made by... Norbert and Anja (ravioli)

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Bacon Soup

Pasta with Cannellini, Sage, and Bacon Soup
Broccoli and Carrots

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Photo by Sandra

Soy-Stewed Bits of Beef

Soy-Stewed Bits of Beef
Green Beans Tossed in Creamy Sesame-Miso Sauce
Miso Soup
Jasmine Rice
Manpuku Sushi Box

New: Soy-Stewed Bits of Beef (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Grilled Tuna and Mango Salad

Grilled Tuna and Mango Salad
Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt-Mint Sauce
Long-Grain Brown Rice Pilaf with Peas

Made by... Anja and me (tuna and eggplant)

Pure Cut Chicken

Pure Cut Chicken
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Ginger-Scallion Dip
Short Grain Brown Rice

Lo Mein with Chicken, Shrimp, and Yau Choy

Lo Mein with Chicken, Shrimp, and Yau Choy

Fresh Ramen in Oxtail Soup with Pea Shoots

Fresh Ramen in Oxtail Soup with Pea Shoots (豆苗 dòu miáo)
Spicy Roasted Daikon and Carrot French Fries

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (daikon and carrots)

New: Spicy Roasted Daikon and Carrot French Fries (based on "Spicy Roasted Daikon French Fries" by Valentina in Cooking on the Weekends, January 30, 2014)

Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Salad with Snap Peas, Orange, Dried Cranberries, and Roasted Walnuts
Buttermilk-Rye Bread

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Rice Noodles (Hofun) Stir-Fried with Turkey and Choy Sum

Rice Noodles (Hofun) Stir-Fried with Turkey and Choy Sum
Szechwan Eggplant in Chili Sauce
Hot and Sour Soup

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Sheet-Pan Trout with Garlicky Broccolini

Sheet-Pan Trout with Garlicky Broccolini
Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Roasted New Potatoes

New: Sheet-Pan Trout with Garlicky Broccolini (by Alison Roman, NYT Cooking); Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts (by Claudia Roden,  The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. New York: Knopf, 2009)

Photo by Sandra

Dinner @ Kaya Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)

Dinner @ Kaya Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)

Wontons and Noodles with Watercress Soup

Wontons and Noodles with Watercress Soup
Stir-Fried Long Choy Sum

Chinese-Style Barbecued Ribs

Chinese-Style Barbecued Ribs
Stir-Fried Snow Peas, White Mushrooms, Red Bell Peppers, and Onion
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (veggies)

New: Chinese-Style Barbecued Ribs (by Julia Moskin, NYT Cooking)

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy
Redux: leftovers from dim sum lunch (steamed pork bun, lobok gau, lo mai gai—steamed sticky rice in lotus leaf)
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (tofu, shiitakes, and bok choy)

Fresh Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

Fresh Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs
Panzanella with Mozzarella and Herbs

New: Panzanella with Mozzarella and Herbs (by Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Figs, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, and Arugula
 ...with Chicken and Mushrooms
Salad with Grapes, Button Mushrooms, Radishes, Peas, and Roasted Pepitas

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Pizza

Clam and Cod Chowder

Clam and Cod Chowder
Sautéed Broccoli, Red Bell Pepper, and Onion
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Tomatoes and Chickpeas
Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Sweet and Sour Eggplant, Tomatoes and Chickpeas (Martha Rose Shulman, The New York Times Cooking app); Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (by Rebecca Katz and Mat Edelson, The Longevity Kitchen, on epicurious.com, February 2013)

Tacos

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

Regular: Tacos

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi

Korean Buckwheat Noodles with Broth and Kimchi
 ...with plums
Long Beans

Daikon in Spicy Sauce

Photo by Anja

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole
Sautéed Snow Peas, Orange and Red Bell Peppers, and Red Onion

Made by... Maxime, Anja, and me (all)

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Tender-Stewed Curried Chicken
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

Made by... Norbert (ramen); Anja and me (chicken and bok choy)

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans

Lamb Tagine with Artichokes and Fava Beans
Spinach with Tomatoes and Almonds
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Aja and me (lamb and spinach)

Citrus-and-Soy-Glazed Fish

Citrus-and-Soy-Glazed Fish
 ...with Opah
Gobo and Carrots
Long Grain Brown Rice

New: Citrus-and-Soy-Glazed Fish (based on "Citrus-and-Soy-Glazed Swordfish," by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Collard Greens with Bacon
Short grain Brown Rice

Velvet Chicken

Velvet Chicken
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
50-50 Long Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Grilled Tofu Steak Salad

Grilled Tofu Steak Salad
Azuki Meshi

Photo by Maxime

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with Tomatoes and Avocado, and/or Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms
Salad with Snap Peas, Cucumber, Plum, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas
Corn on the Cob

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Burgers

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Pan-Fried Zucchini
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Made by... Norbert (fresh spaghetti); Anja and me (sauce, zucchini, and frozen yogurt)

Stir-Fried Pork and Pineapple

Stir-Fried Pork and Pineapple
Broccoli
Jasmine Rice with Quinoa

New: Stir-Fried Pork and Pineapple (by Mark Bittman, New York Times Cooking)

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Rock Cod
Stir-Fried On Choy with Garlic
Udon Noodles*

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Glazed Tokyo Turnips and Carrots
Brown Soda Bread

Made by... Anja and me (salad, and carrots and turnips)

New: Greek-Style Watermelon Salad (by Mark Bittman, New York Times Cooking)

Family Curried Beef Pot Pie

Family Curried Beef Pot Pie
Green Beans and Carrots

Eggplant, Green Bean, and Tofu in Thai Red Curry

Eggplant, Green Bean, and Tofu in Thai Red Curry
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (curry)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Snow Peas, Oranges, Cucumber, Toasted Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja and me (salad)

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Grilled Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Grilled Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter
Pita Crisps

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Redux: Lasagne

Redux: Lasagne
Green Beans and Carrots
Cherry-Strawberry Pie a lá Mode

Made by... Anja and me (vegetables, pie, and ice cream)

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos

Mark Bittman's Fish Tacos
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices

Calzones with Mushroom Pesto

Calzones with Mushroom Pesto
Middle Eastern Style Red Chard with Chickpeas and Onions

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Calzones with Mushroom Pesto (by Didi Emmons, Vegetarian Planet. Boston: Harvard Common P, 1997)

Fettuccine with Cranberry Beans and Pesto

Fettuccine with Cranberry Beans and Pesto
Mixed Salad Greens with Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers, Carrot, Cucumber, Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja (salad)

New: Fettuccine with Cranberry Beans and Pesto (by Joanne Weir, Beans and Rice. San Francisco: Weldon Owen Inc.,  1994)

Dinner @ Pyeong Chang Tofu House (Oakland, CA)

Dinner @ Pyeong Chang Tofu House (Oakland, CA)

Fresh Ramen with Gingery Ground Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Gingery Ground Chicken
 ...and Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, Tomato Wedges, Bamboo Shoots, Corn, and Scallions
Daikon in Spicy Dashi Broth

Made by... Norbert (ramen), Anja and me (chicken, daikon)

New: Fresh Ramen with Gingery Ground Chicken (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Baby Back Ribs with Green Chile Sauce
Cole Slaw
Quick Pickles
Green Goddess Potato Salad

Made by... Anja and me (cole slaw, potato salad)

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Pepperoni
 ...with Ham and Pineapple
Caesar Salad

Regular: pizza

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
 ...with Lingcod
Sautéed Zucchini and Mushrooms
Long Grain Brown Rice

Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili

Veracruz-Style Chicken Chili
Collard Greens with Bacon
Skillet Corn Bread

Tofu Clay Pot

Tofu Clay Pot
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja and me (tofu)

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Top Sirloin Steak

Bon Fire Dinner on Drake's Beach, CA

Grilled Stemple Creek Ranch Top Sirloin Steak
Ash-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Ash-Roasted Russet Potatoes
Grilled Apricots and Plums

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice
Twice-Fried Plantains
Salad

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce

Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce
 ...with fresh penne
Chicken Andouille Sausages*
Chocolate Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (fresh penne), Anja (ice cream)

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Lamb Curry
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Regular: Curry

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Fish

Mark Bittman's Cornmeal-Crisped Fish
 ...with Ling Cod
Artichokes
Roasted Asparagus and Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers
Oven-Baked Russet Potato and Red Diane Yam Fries
Chocolate Ice Ccream

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style

Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Onion
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Rice and Quinoa

Made by... Anja and me ( all)

Korean Meatballs and Noodles

Korean Meatballs and Noodles
Green Beans Tossed in Creamy Sesame-Miso Sauce (Ingen No Goma Miso Aé)
Miso Soup

Made by... Anja and me (green beans)

New: Green Beans Tossed in Creamy Sesame-Miso Sauce (Ingen No Goma Miso Aé) (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms

Silken Tofu Topped with Mushrooms
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions
Rice and Quinoa

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

Mustard-Grilled Chicken

Mustard-Grilled Chicken
Grilled Yellow Straight-Necked Squash
Grilled Polenta

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Eggs

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Eggs
 ...with Bok Choy, Tomatoes, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions
Daikon in Spicy Dashi Sauce

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Photo by Maxime

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Gold Nugget Mandarins, Radishes, Cucumber, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: Tacos

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare

Spaghettini ai Frutti di Mare
Sautéed Beet Greens and Roasted Beets with Tahini Sauce

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Romano Beans
Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle

Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar, and Olive Oil
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce Over Coconut-Scallion Rice
Stir-Fried Long Choy Sum

Made by... Anja (long choy sum)

Fresh Pasta with Three Peas

Fresh Pasta with Three Peas
 ...with Linguine
Roasted Asparagus and Shallots

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

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with avocado and tomato, and/or sautéed onion and crimini mushroom
Salad with Orange, Cucumber, Dried Cranberries, Roasted Pepitas or Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Regular: burgers

Oven-Fried Chicken

Oven-Fried Chicken
Escarole and Edamame Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Redux: Gravy

Fish Simmered in Pungent Miso Sauce (Ao-Zakana No Miso Ni)

Fish Simmered in Pungent Miso Sauce (Ao-Zakana No Miso Ni)
 ...with Skinless Catfish
Broiled Eggplant with White Miso
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Fish Simmered in Pungent Miso Sauce (Ao-Zakana No Miso Ni) (by Elizabeth Andoh, Washoku. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2005)

Lamb Tikka Masala

Lamb Tikka Masala
Saag Tofu
Long Grain Brown Rice

Made by... Anja (saag tofu)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pixie Mandarin, Cucumber, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Walnuts

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2018

Redux: Halfgiving (Observed) 2018

Redux: Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Redux: Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Redux: Crusty Cornstalk Rolls
Redux: Apple Compote with Dates and Orange
Redux: Gravy
Redux: Pumpkin Biscotti
Redux: Pumpkin Ice Cream

Roasted Butternut Squash and Pearl Onions with Sage

Halfgiving (Observed) 2018

Halfgiving (Observed) 2018

Grilled Stuffed Turkey Breast
Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Dried-Cherry Vinaigrette
Puréed Grand Marnier Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
Crusty Cornstalk Rolls
Apple Compote with Dates and Orange
Gravy
Pumpkin Biscotti
Pumpkin Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert, Anja, and me (stuffed turkey, gravy); Anja and me (green beans, sweet potatoes, rolls, apple compote, biscotti, ice cream)

New: Crusty Cornstalk Rolls (by Ruth Cousineau, Gourmet, February 2009), Apple-Date-Orange Compote (based on "Apple Compote," by Martha Rose Shulman, The New York Times, and Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange), Pumpkin Biscotti (King Arthur Flour, https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/pumpkin-biscotti-recipe)

Photo by Maxime

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Fresh Ramen with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
 ...Grilled Bok Choy, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions
Daikon in Spicy Dashi Sauce

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

Fresh Penne with White Beans and Sage

Fresh Penne with White Beans and Sage
Sautéed Broccoli, Carrots, and Onion

Made by... Norbert (pasta); Anja and me (sauce and vegetables)

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce

Baked Fish with Tomato Caper Sauce
 ...with Petrale Sole
Stir-Fried On Choy
Long Grain Brown Rice

Mexican Pasta

Mexican Pasta
Sautéed Kale

Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust

Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust
Roasted Zucchini with Garlic
Parmesan Pull-Aparts

Made by... Anja and me (pull-apart rolls)

New: Parmesan Pull-Aparts (Gourmet, February 2009)

Photo by: Sandra

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with Turkey Italian Sausage, Portobello Mushroom, and Green Bell Pepper
 ...Feta with Greek Olive Pesto
Salad with Golden Delicious Apple, Raisins, and Toasted Walnuts

Made by... Anja (salad)

Regular: Pizza

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Baby Bok Choy
Udon*

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Redux: Apple Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (spaghetti)

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Jessica Alba's Chicken Enchiladas
Roasted Asparagus, Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers, and Onion
Redux: Apple Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Roasted Coho Salmon Steaks

Roasted Coho Salmon Steaks
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt, and Indian Spices
Roasted Yukon Creamer Potatoes
Redux: Apple Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak

Norbert's Choice: Birthday Week

Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak
Caesar Salad
Rice Pilaf
Apple Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Photo by: Anja

Lo Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls

Lo Mein with Chicken and Fish Balls
 ...with Yauchoy and Shiitake Mushrooms

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake
Jasmine Rice

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

Happy Mother's Day!

(Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry
 ...with Crimini Mushrooms
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Fresh Ramen
Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Pudding Cake

Made by... Anja and me (curry), Norbert (ramen)

New: Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Pudding Cake (Bon Appétite, January 2005)

Regular: (Almost) My Mother's Chicken Curry

Berkeley Bowl Vegetable and Meat Lasagna

Berkeley Bowl Vegetable and Meat Lasagna
Sautéed Spinach
Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar

Senate Restaurant Bean Soup

Senate Restaurant Bean Soup
Sautéed Collard Greens
Spelt Popovers

Mark Bittman's Roasted White Fish with Leeks and Bacon

Mark Bittman's Roasted White Fish with Leeks and Bacon
 ...with Lingcod
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions
Mashed Potatoes

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter
Short Grain Brown Rice

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
 ...with Avocado and Tomatoes, and/or Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Salad with Pixie Mandarins, Dried Cranberries, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: Burgers

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

Roast Chicken with Cilantro Gremolata

Roast Chicken with Cilantro Gremolata
Sautéed Broccoli and Carrots
Spanish Rice

Redux: Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)

Redux: Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Radishes, Cucumber, Orange Bell Pepper, and Roasted Pepitas

Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)

Zachary's Chicago Pizza (Berkeley, CA)
Salad with Murcott Manadarin, Cucumber, Dried Cranberries, and Roasted Pepitas

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia
Roasted Asparagus, Orange Bell Pepper, and Red Onion
Roasted New Potatoes

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Chicken with Fresh Ginger

Chicken with Fresh Ginger
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pad Thai

Pad Thai
Soup with Winter Melon (Donggua), Nappa Cabbage, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Mandarin Orange, Radish, Cucumber, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: tacos

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Fresh Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Zasai Beef Gohan

Zasai Beef Gohan
 ...Stir-Fried Beef with Red Pepper, Mushrooms, Oyster Sauce, and Rice
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

New: Zasai Beef Gohan (by Hugo Arnold, The Wagamama Cookbook. Kyle Books, 2006)

Quick-Braised Cod with Herbed Yogurt

Quick-Braised Cod with Herbed Yogurt
Roasted Zucchini, Crimini Mushrooms, and Onion
Long Grain Brown Rice Pilaf with Peas, Corn, and Carrots

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices
Long Grain Brown Rice Pilaf with Peas, Corn, and Carrots

New: Chicken Tikka Masala (by Alison Roman, The New York Times Cooking App), Roasted Beets with Chiles, Ginger, Yogurt and Indian Spices (by Melissa Clark, The New York Times Cooking App)

Photo by: Maxime

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes
Carrot Sticks, Orange Bell Pepper, and Sliced Cucumber with Hummus

Redux: Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

Redux: Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit
Roasted Butternut Squash
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Lion Heads

Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Lion Heads

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

New: Fresh Ramen with Red-Cooked Lion Heads (Mai Leung, Classic Chinese Cookbook. New York: Perennial Library, Harper & Row, 1987)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Romaine and Arugula Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Chocolate Ice Cream

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Baby Arugula Salad with Dimples Mandarin, Cucumber, Chicken Italian Sausage, and Goat Cheese
Chocolate Ice Cream

New: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese ("Creamy Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese," by Alison Roman in The New York Times)

Redux: Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew

Redux: Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew
Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage
Redux: Honey Whole Wheat Biscuits

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth
Sautéed Red Chard and Beet Greens
Short Grain Brown Rice

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew

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

Hot and Sour Seared Tofu with Snow Peas

Hot and Sour Seared Tofu with Snow Peas
Cabbage with Carrot and Scallions
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon

Fresh Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon
 ...with Fettucine
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Pizzas

Pizzas
 ...with Turkey Italian Sausage, Portobello Mushroom, and Green Bell Pepper
 ...Feta with Greek Olive Pesto
Salad with Cara Cara Orange, Toasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese
Redux: Vanilla Ice Cream

New: Feta with Greek Olive Pesto Pizza (by Norman Kolpas, Pizza California Style. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1989)

Regular: Pizza

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine

Braised Chicken with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Zucchini
Mashed Potatoes
Vanilla Ice Cream

Made by... Maxime and me (ice cream and mashed potatoes)

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed Collard Greens
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pork Clay Pot

Pork Clay Pot
Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Short Grain Brown Rice

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd
Roasted Kabocha Squash with Teriyaki Sauce
Short Grain Brown Rice

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Ling Cod
Sautéed Broccoli, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Red Onion
Udon*

Fresh Ramen with Chicken Teriyaki and Bok Choy

Fresh Ramen with Chicken Teriyaki and Bok Choy
 ...with Shiitake Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, and Scallions

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Cucumber, Orange Bell Pepper, Croutons, and Toasted Pepitas

Regular: burgers

On Vacation: 2018 April 1-7 in New England (for college visits)

On Vacation: 2018 April 1-7 in New England (for college visits)

Meal highlights: Caseus Fromagerie & Bistro (New Haven, CT)

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
 ...with Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sautéed Zucchini and Crimini Mushrooms
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Made by... Anja and me (zucchini and mushrooms, black bean soup)

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa
Redux: Black Sesame and Peanut Tang Yuan

Made by... Anja and me (chicken and cauliflower)

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme

Slow-Baked Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
Cole Slaw
Glazed Tokyo Turnips
Oven Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Fries
Redux: Black Sesame and Peanut Tang Yuan

Made by... Anja and me (cole slaw and oven fries)

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato

Spicy Peanut Stew with Ginger and Tomato
 ...with Chickpeas
Pan-Cooked Green Beans with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Jasmine Rice with Quinoa
Black Sesame and Peanut Tang Yuan

Made by... Anja and me (tang yuan)

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce

Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas with Parsley Sauce
Roasted Acorn Squash
Redux: Cherry-Strawberry Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Tofu with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, and Red Bell Pepper

Tofu with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, and Orange Bell Pepper
Spicy Eggplant
Hot and Sour Soup
Long Grain Brown Rice
Redux: Cherry-Strawberry Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Lasagne

Lasagne
Sautéed Lacinato Kale with Bacon
Redux: Cherry-Strawberry Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and Norbert (fresh pasta); Anja and me (lasagne)

Wonton Soup

Wonton Soup
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Cherry-Strawberry Pie à la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Fried Rice

Fried Rice
Stir-Fried Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Red Bell Pepper

Grilled Chicken Tacos

...with Ben from Out of the Blue

Grilled Chicken Tacos
Salad with Radishes, Mandarin Oranges, Avocado, Roasted Pepitas, and Queso Fresco
Bittersweet Chocolate Cake

Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup
Roasted Spaghetti Squash and Carrots
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Beets, Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas

Regular: tacos

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot

Chicken and Tofu Hot Pot
Roasted Acorn Squash

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry
Japanese Eggplant with White Miso
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce
Sautéed Asparagus, Orange and Yellow Bell Pepper, and Onion

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce

Fish in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
Roasted Yellow Squash
Short Grain Brown Rice

Family Curried Beef Pot Pie

Happy Belated Pi Day!

Family Curried Beef Pot Pie
Oven-Baked Potato Wedges
Sautéed Red Chard and Beet Greens

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts

Split Pea Soup with Gouda-Sausage Toasts
Salad with Bosc Pear, Snap Peas, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Pepitas

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Blue Cheese

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Blue Cheese
Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream

New: Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower and Blue Cheese (by Melissa Clark, The New York Times)

Steamed Tofu with Black Mushrooms and Bok Choy

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

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots

Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, and Apricots
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Jasmine Rice and Quinoa

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Egg

Fresh Ramen with Fish Cake and Hard-Cooked Egg
 ...with Stir-Fried Spinach, Tomato, and Fried Shiitake Mushroom

Made by... Norbert (fresh ramen)

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry

(Almost) My Mother's Beef Curry
 ...with Carrots
Steaming Daikon and Carrots with Pungent Red Miso Sauce
Udon*

Regular: (Almost) My Mother's Curry

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors

Fish with Mediterranean Flavors
Sautéed Swiss Chard
Brown Soda Bread

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Roasted Zucchini and Pearl Onions

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Roast Chicken Legs with Cilantro Gremolata

Roast Chicken Legs with Cilantro Gremolata
Sunday Beans
Green Beans
Long Grain Brown Rice

New: Sunday Beans (by Sam Sifton, The New York Times Magazine, June 25, 2009)

Mapo Tofu

Mapo Tofu
Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushrooms
Short Grain Brown Rice

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Roasted Zucchini with Pearl Onions

Made by... Norbert (fresh pasta)

Redux: Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Redux: Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Sautéed Broccoli
Skillet Corn Bread

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Prunes)

Tagine Barkok (Lamb with Prunes)
Cauliflower Cooked in Indian Spices
Long Grain Brown Rice with Raisins

Clam and Cod Chowder

Clam and Cod Chowder
Sautéed Red and Orange Bell Peppers and Asparagus
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Pasta with White Beans, Sage, and Bacon Soup

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Pasta with White Beans, Sage, and Bacon Soup
Lacinato Kale

Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Pure Cut Chicken with Ginger-Scallion Sauce
Eight Treasures Winter Melon Soup
Short Grain Brown Rice

Tofu Fu Yung Soup

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Tofu Fu Yung Soup
Pork and Shrimp Potstickers
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Scallion Pancakes

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Spaghetti a la Carbonara
Asparagus with Bell Peppers

Made by... Norbert (spaghetti)

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Thai-Style Red Curry with Roast Duck
Stir-Fried Long Choy Sum
Udon*

Stir-Fried Hofun (Flat Rice Noodles) with Pork and Choy Sum

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Stir-Fried Hofun (Flat Rice Noodles) with Pork and Choy Sum
Spring Rolls
Shrimp Chips
Nian2 Gao1

Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions

Gongxi Facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallions
 ...with Tai Snapper
Buddha's Delight

Butter Chicken

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Butter Chicken
Saag tofu
Short Grain Brown Rice

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa

Black Bean Soup with Tomato Salsa
Roasted Zucchini and Pearl Onions
Short Grain Brown Rice

Momofuku Bo Ssam

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Momofuku Bo Ssam
 ...with ginger-scallion sauce and  kimchi
Butter Lettuce
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Short Grain Rice with Quinoa

Lo Mein with Chicken and Shrimp

Gongxi facai!
Happy Lunar New Year!

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Lo Mein with Chicken and Shrimp
Gailan with Oyster-Soy Sauce
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Made by... Norbert (gailan)

Fresh Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

Fresh Pasta with Marinara Sauce
 ...with Spaghetti
Roasted Zucchini and Pearl Onions
Redux: Ice Cream Cake

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili

Maxime's Choice: Birthday Week

with the cast and directors of Berkeley High School's fall production of The Glass Managerie

Turkey and Pinto Bean Chili
Green Bean Caesar Salad
Skillet Corn Bread
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette
Ice Cream Cake
 ...with chocolate graham cracker crust, chocolate ice cream, frozen cherries, and mint chocolate chunk ice cream

Made by... Maxime and me (salad); Maxime, Norbert, and me (ice cream cake)

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole

Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Escarole
Glazed Tokio Turnips
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Redux: Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle

Redux: Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle
Sautéed Red Chard
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle

Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle
Cole Slaw
Roasted New Potatoes

New: Braised Country-Style Pork Ribs with Chipotle (by John Willoughby, The New York Times)

Redux: Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes

Redux: Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes
Caesar Salad

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes

Fresh Pasta with White Beans and Tomatoes
 ...with Penne
Sautéed Red Chard

Made by... Norbert

Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwiches

Maxime and Me Pre- and Post-Vagina Monologues

Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwiches
Redux: Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
Redux: Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
Redux: Sautéed Chicory
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice with Quinoa

Norbert
Redux: Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
Redux: Sautéed Chicory
Redux: Short Grain Brown Rice with Quinoa

Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

Braised Chicken with Artichokes and Olives
Sautéed Chicory
Short Grain Brown Rice with Quinoa

Alaskan Cod with Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce

Alaskan Cod with Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
Snap Peas
Short Grain Brown Rice

Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup

Borlotti Bean and Pasta Soup
 ...with Ditalini Pasta
Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Redux: Macaroni and Cheese

Redux: Macaroni and Cheese
Redux: Minestrone Soup
Sautéed Broccoli and Yellow and Red Bell Peppers

Made by... Norbert and me (veggies)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)

Japanese Tofu and Root Vegetable Stew (Nimono)
Kabocha
Short Grain Brown Rice and Quinoa

Pizza

Pizza
 ...with Pepperoni, and Pineapple and Ham
Salad with Pomegranate Arils, Cara Cara Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Pepitas

Regular: pizza

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Fresh Ramen

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with Fresh Ramen
 ...with Daikon and Carrots
Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic

Made by... Norbert (ramen)

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese
Roasted Zucchini

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish

Kettle-Seared Garlic Pepper Mussels and Fish
 ...with Ahi Tuna
Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy
Rice Sticks

Chicken and Corn Stew

Chicken and Corn Stew
 ...with Yogurt, Avocados, Capers, and Cilantro
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Sage
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu

Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant, and Tofu
50-50 Long Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice

Redux: Take Out

Redux: Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Pizza (Oakland, CA)
Cauliflower with Lemon-Mustard Butter

Take Out

Take Out
 ...from Zachary's Pizza (Oakland, CA)
Caesar Salad

Baked Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust

Baked Pork Chops with Parmesan-Sage Crust
Sautéed Beet Greens and Red Swiss Chard
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Glaze

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans

Mexican Layered Tortillas and Pinto Beans
Salad with Roasted Beets and Oranges

Wagamama Poached Cod with Shiitake

Wagamama Poached Cod with Shiitake
Egg Flower Soup
Stir-Fried Choy Sum
Rice and Quinoa

New: Rice and Quinoa (by Samin Nosrat, from "Mara's Tofu with Mixed Grains" in The New York Times)

Minestrone

Minestrone
Roasted Yellow Squash
Semifreddi's Sweet Baguette*

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
Green Beans
Short Grain Brown Rice

Udofu

Udofu
Daikon and Carrots
Soba Noodles

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Fresh Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Collard Greens with Bacon

Made by... Anja (all)

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers
Salad

Made by... Anja (all)

Regular: Burgers

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad
Cointreau Creme Brulée

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Cointreau Creme Brulée (based on "Grand Marnier Creme Brûlée," by Michael Hunter, Bon Appétit, June 2002, on epicurious.com)

Regular: Tacos

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia

Cornmeal-Dusted Pan-Fried Tilapia
Herbed Rice Pilaf

Fresh Potato Gnocchi in a Woodsman's Sauce

Fresh Potato Gnocchi in a Woodsman's Sauce
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Potato Gnocchi (By Laura Giannatempo, Fine Cooking Issue 90,  http://www.finecooking.com/recipe/potato-gnocchi)

Maple Pork and Beans

Maple Pork and Beans
Warm Cabbage Salad with Apples and Walnuts
Spelt Popovers

Made by... Anja (all)

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce

Chicken Legs with Muhammara Sauce
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pita Crisps

Made by... Anja (all)

Wehani Rice with Miso-Roasted Vegetables and Tofu

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

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Black Bean Tart

Black Bean Tart
Salad with Pomegranate ARils, Satsuma Mandarin, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Regular: Black Bean Tart

Dinner @ Comal (Berkeley, CA)

Dinner @ Comal (Berkeley, CA)

with the Liew Family

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Pasta with Lentils and Kale

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Quick-Braised Cod with Herbed Yogurt

Quick-Braised Cod with Herbed Yogurt
 ...with Rock Cod
Sautéed Swiss Chard with Onions and Balsamic Vinegar
50-50 Short Grain Brown Rice and Jasmine Rice with Onions, Peas, and Corn

Made by... Anja and me (cod)

New: Quick-Braised Cod with Herbed Yogurt (by Melissa Clark in The New York Times)

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style

Chicken with Prunes, Rif-Style
Spiced Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Long Grain Brown Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Thai Tofu with Red Curry Sauce over Coconut-Scallion Rice

Tacos

Tacos
 ...and Burritos
Salad with Pomegranates, Bosc Pear, Roasted Pepitas, and Goat Cheese

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Regular: Tacos

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Penne with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Made by... Anja and me (all)

Soy-Braised Pork Country Ribs with Carrots and Turnips

Soy-Braised Pork Country Ribs with Carrots and Turnips
Parmesan-Parsley Savory-Style Monkey Bread
Apple Pie a la Mode

Made by... Anja and me (all)

New: Parmesan-Parsley Savory-Style Monkey Bread (based on "Sticky Bun Monkey Bread" by Julia Moskin, The New York Times)

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry
 ...with Alaskan Cod
Sautéed Zucchini and Crimini Mushroom
Short Grain Brown Rice

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Broccoli Pancotto
Short Grain Brown Rice

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Escarole and Edamame Salad

Tofu in Creamy Nut Butter Sauce with Scallions

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