A spicy little sauce for drenching noodles, dipping satays, or drizzling on rolls

  Asian, Global, Pasta, Sauce, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian

An old Southern Tradition, Peas and Pork for luck

  American, Bean, Cajun, Cast Iron, Southern, Winter

Just a riff on the usual “pigs in a blanket”, I can do the “ruff-puff” pastry as the crescent roll portion of that venerable appetizer, but I just do not  …

  Air Fry, American, Bread, Fried, Pub Food, Winter

Ah, the day after christmas, and all through the fridge are leftovers. Poultry, Beef, and HAM. Time to use some of those, in specific, ham, and even more specific, that  …

  American, Autumn, Bean, Cast Iron, Soup, Winter

Savory, Salty, Tangy, the perfect snack for the holidays

  Autumn, Baked, Global, Pub Food

A query from a former roommate, prompts this post. Yeah, they still remember my cooking, the great successes, and the rather humbling failures. The query was for a garlic preparation,  …

  Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, French, Preservation, Simmer, Slow Cook, Vegan, Vegetarian

Having the starter snow storm of 2020 drop 24″ of snow, is unkind even for the year 2020. After clearing the driveway, we made a short run to the local  …

  Autumn, Cast Iron, French, Simmer, Stew, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Quick and dirty snack

  Air Fry, American, Fried, Pub Food, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Classic Italian, but with that RogueChef twist.

  American, Basics, Egg, Pasta, Quick, Winter

Warm, citrusy, with a spicy kick, perfect for warming up after playing in the snow

  American, Autumn, Drink, European, Liquor, Pub Food, Quick, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

A christmas classic, with loads of dried fruit, macerated nuts, bourbon, and citrus peel

  American, Baked, Dessert, European, Vegetarian

Pepper Roulette, Is it mild, or WILD!!

  Air Fry, Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Global, Pub Food, Quick, Roast, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Just a fried bit of cornbread batter, seasoned with salt and cayenne, maybe with some onion, garlic and jalapeno mixed in.

  Air Fry, American, Basics, Bread, Cajun, Quick, Southern, Vegetarian

The classic peanut butter blossom, tender, crisp, bursting with peanut goodness.

  American, Baked, Dessert, Quick, Vegetarian

It’s cold, it’s windy, it’s the weekend, and I want spicy, hearty, umami rich food. Looking in the chill chest, I find a number of things that should be used,  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cast Iron, Fried, Quick, Sauce, Winter