Monday, April 30, 2018

Pad Thai

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

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Turkey Tacos

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

Regular: tacos

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Friday, April 27, 2018

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)

Thursday, April 26, 2018

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

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Pasta with Chickpeas and Charred Tomatoes

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

Monday, April 23, 2018

Redux: Chicken Casserole with Dried Fruit

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

Sunday, April 22, 2018

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)

Saturday, April 21, 2018

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

Friday, April 20, 2018

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)

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Redux: Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew

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

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Fish in Artichoke and Tomato Broth

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

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Lamb, Barley, and White Bean Stew

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

Monday, April 16, 2018

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

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Fresh Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, and Bacon

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

Made by... Norbert (pasta)

Saturday, April 14, 2018

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

Friday, April 13, 2018

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)

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans
Sautéed Collard Greens
Short Grain Brown Rice

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Cabbage Cooked with Bean Curd

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

Monday, April 9, 2018

Mark Bittman's Fish Curry

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

Sunday, April 8, 2018

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)

Saturday, April 7, 2018

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)