Saturday, March 17, 2007
Dinner at Home
Caprese Salad
Slices of fresh mozzerella and tomato layered on fresh basil leaves, then seasoned with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Pan Fried Lamb Chops with Roasted Root Vegetables
A hearty, healthy dinner.
Lamb Chops
-2 per person
Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pan fry over medium high heat in a bit of olive oil and butter for 2 minutes on each and every side.
Roasted Root Vegetables
-3 purple kohlrabi, peeled and quartered
-1 rutabaga, peeled and cubed
-1 golden beet, peeled and cubed
Season the veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in a covered baking dish and bake on 450 for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-2 per person
Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pan fry over medium high heat in a bit of olive oil and butter for 2 minutes on each and every side.
Roasted Root Vegetables
-3 purple kohlrabi, peeled and quartered
-1 rutabaga, peeled and cubed
-1 golden beet, peeled and cubed
Season the veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in a covered baking dish and bake on 450 for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Labels: dinner recipes, homemade, lamb, salad
Brunch at Home
A few too many drinks last night were cause for a strict regimen of mac n' cheese and water.
Kraft Mac n' Cheese
So bad, it's good.
Kraft Mac n' Cheese
So bad, it's good.
Labels: homemade, lunch recipes
Friday, March 16, 2007
Dinner at Range
We went back to Range, our winner for best newcomer of 2006. It was still very good, but not quite as good as we remembered. Last time we had 100% hits, this time there were a couple misses.
Watercress Soup $7
Served with sour cream and breadcrumbs, this soup was sublime. Very smooth and incredibly flavorful.
Hamachi with Shaved Fennel and Sea Salt $12
Although the fish was fresh, there just wasn't a whole lot going on with this dish flavor-wise.
Little Gem Lettuce Salad with Fried Capers and Radishes $8.50
A salad is a salad, but the fried capers were a really inspired touch.
Ribs $13
These ribs were fall off the bone tender.
Clams in Green Garlic Broth $11
These clams were perfectly cooked, and the broth is to-die-for.
Bavette Steak with Blue Cheese and Sherry Reduction $21
Cooked to temperature and packed with flavor. Very good.
Cream Puffs with Cardamom Ice Cream and Candied Orange $8
I probably would not have ordered this if I had had one less glass of wine in me. It was ok, but I was glad I was sharing it.
Watercress Soup $7
Served with sour cream and breadcrumbs, this soup was sublime. Very smooth and incredibly flavorful.
Hamachi with Shaved Fennel and Sea Salt $12
Although the fish was fresh, there just wasn't a whole lot going on with this dish flavor-wise.
Little Gem Lettuce Salad with Fried Capers and Radishes $8.50
A salad is a salad, but the fried capers were a really inspired touch.
Ribs $13
These ribs were fall off the bone tender.
Clams in Green Garlic Broth $11
These clams were perfectly cooked, and the broth is to-die-for.
Bavette Steak with Blue Cheese and Sherry Reduction $21
Cooked to temperature and packed with flavor. Very good.
Cream Puffs with Cardamom Ice Cream and Candied Orange $8
I probably would not have ordered this if I had had one less glass of wine in me. It was ok, but I was glad I was sharing it.
Labels: Decor: 1, Food: 2, regional American, restaurant, review, Service: 2
Lunch from Gambino's and Lightening Foods, San Francisco, CA
Today we decided to take advantage of the sunny weather, grab lunch and meet up at Jackson Square Park.
From Lightening Foods:
Spicy Chicken Caesar $7
A good deal for this very large, very filling salad. The chicken has a great spice rub on it.
Meatball Platter $7
Strangely grainy and not as good as usual today.
From Lightening Foods:
Spicy Chicken Caesar $7
A good deal for this very large, very filling salad. The chicken has a great spice rub on it.
From Gambino's:
Meatball Platter $7
Strangely grainy and not as good as usual today.
Labels: Decor: 0, Food: 1, regional American, restaurant, review
Breakfast at Home
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Dinner at Home
Brocolli and Cheese Soup
Hearty and full of veggie goodness.
-3 cans chicken broth
-1 lb brocolli
-1 cup shredded cheese (I used Dubliner)
-1/2 onion, chopped
-4 cloves garlic, peeled
Sautee onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil until beginning to brown. Add broth, cover and bring to a boil. Add brocolli and cook, covered, until tender. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
-1 lb brocolli
-1 cup shredded cheese (I used Dubliner)
-1/2 onion, chopped
-4 cloves garlic, peeled
Sautee onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil until beginning to brown. Add broth, cover and bring to a boil. Add brocolli and cook, covered, until tender. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.
Big Salad with Balsamic Vinagrette
Romaine, tomatos, avocado, onion, bell pepper and artichoke hearts.
Fresh Strawberries
Labels: brocolli, chicken, dinner recipes, homemade, salad, soup
Lunch at Work
Today was eating-all-the-leftovers day...
Days later, this is still great.
Breakfast at Home
Egg and Cheese Low Carb Breakfast Burrito
A quick, on the go, hand-held meal.
Labels: breakfast recipe, eggs, homemade
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Dinner at Oola
Burger $12
This is probably the most reasonably priced item on the menu, and it was ok. The bricoche bun was certainly the highlight, as the meat was cooked a bit too rare, even for our taste.
Baby Back Ribs $24
These are still the best thing on the menu, although they keep on raising the price. When we first went to Oola about a year and a half ago this dish was $18, now it is 33% more, that is a disturbing $4 per rib.
Previous Post
Labels: Decor: 2, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 1
Lunch at Work
from Sellers Market:
Cobb Salad
Tasty and fresh, but the rotisserie chicken pales in comparison to the chicken from Costco.
Tomato Bisque
Garlicky, creamy and smooth. Very good.
From Manhattan Hub:
Cobb Salad
Tasty and fresh, but the rotisserie chicken pales in comparison to the chicken from Costco.
Tomato Bisque
Garlicky, creamy and smooth. Very good.
Chicken and Steak Philly Cheesesteak
Double the meat makes for a good sandwich.
Double the meat makes for a good sandwich.
Labels: Food: 1, restaurant, review
Breakfast at Home
Brocolli, Zuchinni and Salami Scramble
A nice switch from our standard bacon and eggs.
Fresh Strawberries
Labels: breakfast recipe, eggs, homemade
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Dinner at Home
Spinach and Goat Cheese Chicken Sausages with Peppers and Onions served with Steamed Brocolli
A quick week-night meal.
Sausages and Peppers
-6 sausages, fully cooked, cut in 1 inch rounds
-2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
-1/2 onion, thinly sliced
-3 medium tomatos, diced
-4 cloves garlic, minced
Sautee onions, garlic and peppers until soft and beginning to carmelized. Add the sausages and tomatos, cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Serve with steamed brocolli.
-6 sausages, fully cooked, cut in 1 inch rounds
-2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
-1/2 onion, thinly sliced
-3 medium tomatos, diced
-4 cloves garlic, minced
Sautee onions, garlic and peppers until soft and beginning to carmelized. Add the sausages and tomatos, cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Serve with steamed brocolli.
Lunch at Work
Breakfast at Home
Monday, March 12, 2007
Dinner at Home
It was the first warm night in quite a while so we decided to take advantage of it and eat outside on our little patio. We got out the extension cord and cooked a nice hot pot outside.
NY Strip Steak and Shrimp
Zuchinni and Brocolli
The Hot Pot
Beef broth, onions and garlic stewing to create a nice broth to cook the meat and vegetables in.
NY Strip Steak and Shrimp
Zuchinni and Brocolli
The Hot Pot
Beef broth, onions and garlic stewing to create a nice broth to cook the meat and vegetables in.
Labels: beef, brocolli, dinner recipes, homemade, shrimp, zuchinni
Lunch at Gold Mountain, San Francisco, CA
We walked a mile on a pilgrimmage to a dim sum place that we'd only heard of and had been wanting to try. Unfortunately, it was closed and so we went to our old standby, which was right down the street. This meal was about $15 per person.
Sui Mai
These were very fresh today. We like these sui mai because of the whole shrimp on top.
Har Gow
Fresh and full of chunks of shrimp.
Stuff Tofu Skins
Filled with vegetables and soaking in an oily curry, these were tasty, if a bit too oily today.
Black Bean Spareribs
Tender, but the meat tasted just a bit off.
Roasted Duck
Usually Alexis likes the fermented soy beans below the duck the best, but they were a bit too sweet this time.
Previous Post
Sui Mai
These were very fresh today. We like these sui mai because of the whole shrimp on top.
Har Gow
Fresh and full of chunks of shrimp.
Stuff Tofu Skins
Filled with vegetables and soaking in an oily curry, these were tasty, if a bit too oily today.
Black Bean Spareribs
Tender, but the meat tasted just a bit off.
Roasted Duck
Usually Alexis likes the fermented soy beans below the duck the best, but they were a bit too sweet this time.
Labels: Chinese, Decor: 0, Food: 1, restaurant, review, Service: 0
Breakfast at Home
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Dinner at Home
Pest0 Pork LoinA nice main dish to welcome in the spring.
-2 lb pork loin, cut in cubes
-15 cherry tomatos, halved
-1/4 cup pine nuts
-2 large bunches basil leaves, leaves removed
-juice of 1 lemon
-1/8 cup olive oil
-1/4 cup grated parmasean
-salt and pepper to taste
Puree basil, lemon juice, olive oil and parmasean in a food processor until smooth.Sautee pork in a bit of olive oil until browned. Cover and cook until cooked through. Add tomatos and pesto puree and stir to combine. Remove from heat and serve.
Roasted Asparagus with Truffle Oil
A simple, tasty side dish. The asparagus spears are roasted on 350 until tender, then seasoned with salt, pepper and truffle oil.
Fresh Strawberries
Chocolate Whipped Cream-1 cup heavy cream
-1 packet Splenda
-1 ts vanilla
-2 tb cocoa powder
Whip all ingredients until stiff.
-1 packet Splenda
-1 ts vanilla
-2 tb cocoa powder
Whip all ingredients until stiff.
Labels: asparagus, dinner recipes, homemade, pork
Breakfast at Home
Breakfast Chupaqueso
Click here for a video demonstration of how to make a chupaqueso. This version was topped with a fried egg, diced salami, fresh avocado, diced tomato, sour cream and hot sauce.
Labels: chupaqueso, eggs, homemade
Features:
Alexis' Cookbook
Our Favorite Kitchen Tools
More Useful Kitchen Tools
SeeUsEat 2006 Awards
Roti Round-Up
Burger Battle
Fried Chicken Challenge
Video: Chupaqueso
Video: Zuchinni Lasagna
Cuisine:
Austrian
Chinese
Cuban
Dim Sum
Ethiopian
French
German
Indian
Japanese
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Noveau American
Nueva Latino
Pub Food
Regional American
Singaporean
Spanish
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
