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 a rock and roll week, with vendor beatings, project startups, and all the attendant things associated with keeping an apprentice. I’ve not a lot of time this day so  …

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Ingredient, Korean, Quick, Vegetarian

Oych, such a rock and roll week. I was in the city twice. Major projects were wrapping up, new projects were starting, the apprentice’s feet were set on the path  …

  American, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian, Summer

The heat has moderated, so I will consider pulling out the grill and doing some summer stuff. The local not-quite-a-mega-mart had a sale on boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are  …

  American, Cultural-Misappropriation, Grilled, Summer, Uncategorized

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

Korean style tacos, juicy, tender beef and a spicy gochujang sauce; perfect for a quick dinner or a taco party

  American, Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Mex-Tex

Hot pot soup base for one of the most popular flavors––Sichuan hot pot

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Ingredient, Soup, Vegetarian

Adds a fragrant pepper flavor for sautéing, stir-fry, dipping sauces, or anywhere you’d like to add a mouth numbing, lemon zing to your meal.

  Asian, Condiment, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Ingredient, Process, Vegan, Vegetarian

Simple, easy and ready in a jiffy

  Cultural-Misappropriation, Pub Food, Quick, Stir-Fry

A classic lentil and chickpea soup with fresh herbs and loads of warm spices.

  Arabic, Bean, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Israeli, Jewish, Mediterranean, Simmer, Soup, Vegetarian, Winter

Quick, Tasty, Filling, “Cheap”

  Cook For One, Cultural-Misappropriation, Egg, Pasta, Pub Food, Quick, Sauce, Vegetarian

A glorious noodle soup of a rich base layered with spicy, numbing, sour, and umami flavors

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Quick, Soup, Winter

Incredible Umami, Rich beef short ribs braised in wine and herbs. PERFECT Snow food.

  Autumn, Braise, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian, Simmer, Slow Cook, Winter

A clear broth from my favorite Japanese Steakhouse, but with turkey

  American, Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Simmer, Winter

Bit of a copycat, but updated for the season, Creamy Gnocchi and Poultry Soup, perfect for the day after…

  Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Pasta, Quick, Soup, Winter