This meal started in a very different place than it ended. In the morning, I suggested to Jan that I make fish that night. Lately, that has meant fish tacos, but I am getting board with that. Jan suggested lobster rolls, but that is too expensive in California. I suggested Langoustine, which are kind of Italian mini-lobsters. When I got to the store, I found no Langoustine and there was not even any lobster.
Karl’s Crab Cakes
with Aioli and Champaign Pickled Radishes
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Salads, Seafood
The kid’s love mushrooms and, since son-in-law, Chris, is still avoiding noodles. I need to add a dish for Sunday’s dinner that will fill him up. Man does not live on meat alone, but he is trying with his keto diet.
Karl’s Stir-fried Mushrooms and Shrimp
with Sichuan Garlic Sauce
Filed under Seafood, Shrimp, Side Dishes, Stir-fry
Jan and Eilene have been on me to make meals are less heavy on the meat and starch. They want more vegetables. A simple green salad though is so boring.
Karl’s Salmon and Tofu Teriyaki
with Six Pickles
Filed under Fish, Main Dishes, Pickles, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
I made corn chowder earlier this week, but Jan suggested that crawdaddy chowder was what Miriam needed—she is feeling sick from the medicine she is taking. She needs high fat and starches to settle the nausea. A bit of spice to cover the metallic taste in her mouth would also be nice.
Karl’s Chowder with Crawfish and Langoustine
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups
Adapted from a Southern Food recipe
Safeway had a sale on frozen crab legs last week and I thought I would make a crab something. Jan was not feeling like crab at the time so I left them frozen. I remembered that I had them and I thought I would make seafood bisque today.
Karl’s Seafood Bisque
Filed under Main Dishes, Seafood, Shrimp, Soups
Eilene has settled into a routine of a video night on Thursday. Three to five of her friends will show up to watch the Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or whatever they are into that week. I, of course, am delegated to feed the masses. It is a struggle to think, “What will I feed several starving teenagers this week.”
Karl’s Mediterranean Wild Rice Pilaf
with Chicken and Shrimp
Filed under California Fusion, Main Dishes, Poultry, Rice, Seafood, Shrimp
Eilene still has a sore throat, so I am making soup again. Last night was chicken and pasta so I thought I would head a different direction tonight. Potatoes and crab is on the menu, just for a change in pace, if not texture.
Karl’s Potato Soup with Mini Crab Cakes
Filed under Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups
I had a craving for teriyaki salmon, but since it is a weekday I did not want to fire up the barbeque. Broiling in the oven is the obvious solution. This idea was met with cheers from my family. Steamed rice and pickled vegetables are the obvious go-together for a weekday Japanese meal.
Karl’s Broiled Salmon Teriyaki
Filed under Broiling, Fish, Main Dishes, Seafood
I am having a crowd over tonight. Stitches is in town so the aunties, Pat and Barbara, are in from Fresno overnight. Miriam and Chris decided to come tonight, so they could see them too. Having more people to dinner means more food restrictions. Pat does not eat pork or beef and Barbara will not touch tomatoes. Miriam needs soft foods and Chris does not eat starches.
Karl’s Veracruz-style Fish Tacos II
Filed under Fish, Main Dishes, Seafood
A salad, which was my original plan, did not quite an appropriate side dish to such an Asian meal. Eilene had planned to go to a party. I decided on a mushroom dish, which she would never eat.
Karl’s Mushrooms Stuffed
with Szechuan Shrimp
Filed under Shrimp, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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