Whilst this lives in the “Love/Hate” section of my recipe box. I do love the creation of a good fruit cake. It is NOT a fast thing, from the maceration  …

  Autumn, Baked, Desert, General, Vegetarian, Winter

One appetizer / side dish that was always devoured at my various holiday dinners was stuffed mushrooms. Usually done for the vegetarian crew, I eventually just did full sheet pans  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, Bread, Follow On, Quick, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

As the text went, “Bad Wolf, Bad Wolf, we have two gobbler class turkeys under the ice.” This was the signal to many that juicy, flavorful, and tender turkey would  …

  American, Autumn, Basics, General, Winter

As my wife was preparing a shopping list for the last run before our Thanksgiving dinner, we discussed sides. One of which is a fruit salad / fruit cup. I’ll  …

  American, Autumn, Basics, Quick, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

As the ritual of roasted bird, baked stuffing, mashed potatoes rushes upon us, one must not forget the one thing to bind them, one thing to rule them all. GRAVY!!  …

  American, Autumn, Basics, Ingredient, Quick, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

As the bounty of the fall harvest is upon us, I find myself utilizing many of the specials that are found in the local not-so-mega mart. This week it was  …

  American, Autumn, Side Dish, Soup, Vegetarian

In my defense, I was left unsupervised, the Vidalia Onions looked so good, and were so cheap .. And with an entry like that one can suppose I am the  …

  Autumn, Baked, Mediterranean, Pub Food, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

So some of the last warm days of Autumn are over and we are moving into cooler / colder days, preluding to the colder darker days of winter to come.  …

  Asian, Autumn, Soup, Winter

Just a quick and dirty little way to use some of the sourdough bread being created. As a side dish for roasted poultry, (aka dressing) this excels, as a stuffing  …

  Autumn, Basics, Bread, Follow On, Ingredient, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

The last four years I have not had the urge to bake, cook, or do much more than plan for today and tomorrow. Planning for cookie season and the holidays  …

  Autumn, Condiment, Desert, Ingredient, Liquor, Preservation, Vegan, Vegetarian

So Monday was a waste of a day, a trip to the city, missed appointments, systems not ready, people out of the office. To salvage something of the day a  …

  Asian, Autumn, Basics, Condiment, Follow On, General, Indian, Ingredient, Preservation, Quick, Quick Pickle, Sauce, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

As we travel well into Autumn, the temperatures are dropping, the sun is hiding, and I want comfort foods. The first thing that comes to mind is Chicken Soup, but  …

  Autumn, Basics, Follow On, General, Ingredient, Quick, Soup, Winter

Ah, the things that get discussed over dinner. Planning for the big turkey day, alas not like prior “Bad Wolf Turkey Dinners”, just my wife and myself this year. Nevertheless,  …

  American, Autumn, Condiment, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Trying very hard to explain why I want chicken and dumplings today. I suppose the best reason is , “I want chicken and dumplings today.” This is a basic guide  …

  Autumn, Basics, Pub Food, Winter

I seem to have a terrible thing on for rich and hearty foods these days. One item that is at the top of my list is the bangers and mash  …

  Autumn, Condiment, Ingredient, Pub Food, Sauce, Winter