My business trip to Napa Valley last week delivered the expected parade of world-class wines and vineyard vistas, but the real revelation came from an unplanned detour. Tucked on a  …

  Condiment, Global, Process, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

As spring rolls in (SO SLOWLY), my thoughts turn to warmer days and lighter dishes. One of my favorite places was a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant in Alphabet City.  …

  Asian, Condiment, Israeli, Mediterranean, Side Dish, Snack, Spring, Vegan, 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

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

As the start of the holiday season rushes upon us, one of my associates (now with a family of their own) has contacted me and inquired about how I always  …

  Autumn, Bread, Condiment, Quick, Salad, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian

I had so hoped I’d escape my every summer, summer cold. SILLY BOY…. Now that I feel like four of the seven dwarves (Grump, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Dopey), I need  …

  Autumn, Drink, Global, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

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

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

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

Drop the packet, NOW!

  Condiment, Ingredient, Vegan, Vegetarian

Chili Sin Carn – Mild or WILD, this vegetable chili will keep you warm

  American, Cast Iron, Mex-Tex, Pub Food, Stew, Vegan, Vegetarian

Green, spicy, creamy, salty, tangy, and maddeningly addictive

  Barbecue, Condiment, Grilled, Roast, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian

A rich spiced thick gravy wrapped around soft hearty lima beans

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

Savory, Spicy, Filling and Quick..

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Quick, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian