Okay, it’s been a day. Various great and small heart-stopping moments sum up a day with little actual accomplishments and more annoying frustrations. I shall indulge in a treat right  …

  American, Cold, Dessert, Drink, Quick, Vegetarian

Another side dish for my non-cooking associates is a simple or not-so-simple fruit salad. It is perfect as a light and fresh counterpoint to starch and protein-laden plates. As with  …

  Autumn, Cold, Fruit, Global, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Okay, it’s the weekend; it’s time to spin down, chill out, and maybe catch a nap. Yesterday, I had a wonderful splurge meal to celebrate a professional accreditation, and it  …

  Autumn, Basics, Cold, Global, Quick, Salad, Vegetarian

So, it is the weekend, and for once, I have NO PRESSING fires to deal with. I shall perform a minor miracle and relax, enjoying the last few pleasant days  …

  American, Autumn, Cold, Drink, Liquor, Preservation, Southern

Ugh, August. It’s hot and humid, and lobsters are steaming on the sidewalk. It’s not my favorite time of the year. Many things are going on: a new AWS certification  …

  Asian, Cold, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Pasta, Quick, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

It’s been quite the week. I’ve been traveling for the first part of the week, home for 24 hours, and back on the trail again. I have a new boss  …

  Asian, Basics, Cold, Korean, Quick, Sauce, Summer

All great stories start with someone saying, “Do you remember …” This is no different. Madam Badwolf asked If I remembered a Southern tea party staple called the cheese sandwich.  …

  American, Cold, Follow On, Pub Food, Quick, Southern, Vegetarian

A holiday gathering staple, plump sweet shrimp, spicy sauce

  Cold, Condiment, Global, Quick, Seafood

Easy chicken liver pâté recipe, an appetizer star, for holiday a gatherings

  Cold, European, French, German, Global, Jewish, Quick

Tangy, Crispy, easy to make, perfect for a pot luck

  Basics, Cold, Preservation, Quick, Quick Pickle, Salad, Southern

Avocado Mayo – Cool, Creamy, SPICEY!!

  American, Basics, Cold, Sauce

Spicy avocado and jalapeno dipping sauce

  Cold, Condiment, Ingredient, Mex-Tex, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian

The quintessential mediterranean condiment. Chili paste with garlic, citrus, garlic and spices. Perfect to add a RogueChef twist to a sauce or dish

  Autumn, Cold, Condiment, Ingredient, Israeli, Mediterranean, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

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

As spring turns to summer, I find a vast array of veggies in the local megamart. These are all good, and I have been feasting on them, but grow weary  …

  Cold, Condiment, Ingredient, Pub Food, Quick, Side Dish, Summer, Vegetarian