When one of my followers threw down the gauntlet on social media, challenging me to help them master onion bhaji in an air fryer, I couldn’t resist a callback to  …

  Air Fry, Cheap, Indian, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian

The first real cold snap of the season has arrived, bringing with it that primal craving for something warm, hearty, and deeply satisfying. When the temperature drops and you need  …

  Autumn, Bean, Cheap, Indian, InstaPot, Soup, Stew, Vegetarian, Winter

LS;NT (Long Story; No Time) – I needed an impressive dish that was fast, good, and cheap. So I waylaid three of my favorite cuisines in a dark kitchen cabinet,  …

  Asian, Cast Iron, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Thai, Vegetarian

On one of my last trips for the year, I stopped by the home of my #7 Son and #3 Daughter. We had a wonderful evening remembering past days and  …

  Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Gravy, Indian, Indo-Chinese, InstaPot, Pub Food, Quick, Vegan, Winter

It is late September, and Pumpkin Spice is assaulting the senses. Maybe we need a different view of pumpkin spice. Like a spicy pumpkin curry, hearty and creamy, with a  …

  Asian, Autumn, British, Cultural-Misappropriation, Gravy, Indian, Sauce, Thai, Vegetarian, Winter

Chickpea and Potato Curry, fast, exotic, flavorful, and warming.

  Indian, Vegetarian

A basic mince curry perfect with naan, or as an ingredient in stuffed breads.

  Follow On, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Ingredient, Quick

Masala Chai – One of my go-to mid-afternoon drinks, perfect for a cold afternoon.

  Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Drink, Indian, Vegetarian, Winter

A rich spiced thick gravy wrapped around soft hearty lima beans

  Autumn, Bean, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, InstaPot, Vegan, Vegetarian

As my rampage of cultural misappropriation, and down right food mugging continues, I am looking for dishes that are quick to create, tasty, and diet compliant. Seems like a trip  …

  Air Fry, Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Sauce, Vegetarian

What is our special of the day? Whatever I want.

  Cook For One, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Process, Quick

Rich aromatic spices, fiery chili’s, and the caramel notes of Old Monk Rum

  Autumn, Indian, Liquor, Sauce, Stew, Winter

Indo-Chinese at its best. The gravy is the star.

  Air Fry, Asian, Condiment, Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegetarian

As the great isolated thanksgiving feast roars down upon us, I find that myself and my wife will be celebrating alone this year. Whilst I will miss the closeness of  …

  American, Cold, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Indian, Ingredient, Pub Food, Quick, Sauce, 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