Cheap Eats – Chicken Rama (Curry)
Wandering the local not-so-mega mart, (Wh*le F**ds, Please come to the Mid-Hudson Valley), I note a 2 for one sale on mega family packs of chicken. Now, what to do …
Asian, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Gravy, Indo-Chinese, Slow Cook, Stew
Cheap Eats – Ramen Soup
As fall and winter start to creep around the corner, I have an urge to stock up on staples, beans, rice, pasta, and the all-time teenage go-to Ramen. (No, I’m …
American, Asian, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Global, Quick, Soup, Winter
Cheap Eats – Hard Boiled Egg Curry
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
Birria – A stew to capture your soul
Person, or persons unknown, have let it be known they suffer with packaged birria. This is a CRIME, SIN, and an ABOMINATION before the universe. Fortunately, there is a cure. …
Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, InstaPot, Mex-Tex, Slow Cook, Stew, Winter
Boom Boom Sauce
I visited Las Vegas for the Google Next 25 convention in my most recent adventure. The technology of the conference was intriguing and engaging. The food, not so much, standard …
American, Cultural-Misappropriation, Global, Pub Food, Sauce, Vegetarian
Brat-atouille
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
Pork Belly Udon
As winter continues to oppress us with a thick blanket of water in various states of solidification (snow, ice, snowcrete, etc.), I find myself longing for a hot, steaming bowl …
American, Asian, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Pasta, Winter
Quick Hot and Sour Soup
MEH!!! Winter is here, with inches of snow and ice in the last week, and now, a forecast for 8-10 inches of snow and up to .75 inches of ice. …
American, Asian, Autumn, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Soup, Winter
Cheap Fried Rice
As spoken prior, “Given the state of flux the universe is in, Madam Badwolf and I have started trimming expenses. One big thing in our house is the cost of …
American, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Indo-Chinese, Quick, Stir-Fry, Vegetarian, Winter
Prosperous New Year? I have a recipe for that ..
Wishing all a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. As for the prosperous portion, there are some traditional foods for that … Black-eyed Peas: Food scholars and historians say black-eyed …
American, Cajun, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, Southern, Winter
Bhaji, Pav Bhaji
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
Korean Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks, and I seek comfort. I am wrapping up several work projects, preparing the house for winter, and dealing with upcoming travel. With winter …
Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Simmer, Soup, Uncategorized, Winter
Badwolf Canapes
Yes, imagining something as delicate as a puff pastry canape appreciated at the lair is hard. Truth be told, the denizens never did, but the guests always managed to enjoy …
Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, European, Pub Food, Quick, Vegetarian