There I was, prowling through the not-so-mega mart when those bright green Granny Smith apples caught my eye. “What have we here?” I growled with delight. “These tart little beauties  …

  American, Autumn, Bread, Breakfast, Cast Iron, Fried, Fruit, Quick, Snack, Vegetarian, Winter

Why do people in upstate New York lock their car doors in September? To keep people from putting zucchini in the car. If you’ve ever grown zucchini — or had  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cast Iron, Cheap, Stir-Fry, Summer, Vegetarian

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

Yes, I am aware this is NOT a ratatouille, but it is quick, tasty and filling, and if one shops properly damned cheap as well. (Besides, I COULD NOT let  …

  American, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian, Pub Food, Quick

It is a rock and roll week, a quick run into the city to sort out a network issue, a certification exam twelve hours later, and back to the city  …

  Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Greek, Quick

It’s Sunday, the day of leisurely mornings and sumptuous breakfasts, both sweet and savory, accompanied by glorious coffee. I’ve been requested to produce the morning meal, so I should be  …

  Autumn, Cast Iron, Global, Quick, Vegetarian

Another week is complete, with a two-day trip into the city and the attached mad rush to complete the 101 things allocated to this trip. (The list of targets to  …

  American, Autumn, Cast Iron, Mex-Tex, Slow Cooker, SouthWestern, Stew

Sunday is a day to rest and indulge myself, sleep until 7, have a leisurely breakfast, and visit the local farm stand. Walking past the fresh fruits, I find some  …

  Brazilian, Cast Iron, Fried, Global, Quick, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

And the Olympics are on, and I have the traveling urge again. My schedule will not allow me to pop off the undisclosed places, but I can always travel via  …

  Cast Iron, Egg, European, Fried, Pub Food, Quick, Sautee

Making a hash of it, Corned Beef Hash.

  British, Cast Iron, Fried, Global, Irish, Pub Food, Quick

Picadillo is classic Latin food, made from minced beef and a flavorful combination of olives, capers, apples, and raisins.

  Caribbean, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Latin, Pacific Island, Simmer, Stew

Meaty, cheesy, loaded with caramelized onions, tender-crisp bell peppers, and that special roguechef kick

  American, Basics, Cast Iron, Cook For One, Pub Food, Quick

A semi-classic, bacon, potatoes, and onions, with the roguechef kick.

  Cast Iron, Egg, Fried, Italian, Quick

Simple, quick, easy weeknight dinner

  American, Cajun, Cast Iron, Cook For One, Fried

Just plain home cooking. Add bacon and a vinegar-based hot sauce for a spicy kick

  Braise, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Global, Sautee, Simmer, Southern