Tangy, Crispy, easy to make, perfect for a pot luck

  Basics, Cold, Preservation, Quick, Quick Pickle, Salad, Southern

Baked bowl of bow tie pasta, stuffed with sausage, and pepperoni, piled high with mozzarella and drenched in a bolognese.

  American, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian

Potato soup, for cold days, when you just don’t care.

  American, Autumn, General, Soup, Winter

Classic cocktail, for a not so classic use. BRUNCH!

  American, Drink, Pub Food

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

A legendary dish from the Southwest, spicy, salty and cheesy fabulous

  American, Baked, Pub Food

Creamed Beef on Toast, a military classic breakfast

  American, Bread, Pub Food, Quick, Southern

A versatile Lao stew, spicy, hearty, and filling.

  Asian, Autumn, Cast Iron, Stew, Thai, Winter

Toasted French ham and cheese sandwich, made with gruyere, parmesan, ham, and a simple pepper béchamel sauce. Perfect for a weekend brunch.

  American, Baked, French, Pub Food

From the South – Steak, Pounded, dredged in seasoned flour, and fried.

  American, Fried, Southern

Sweet and Savory Shrimp in a spicy creole sauce, on a bed of cheesy grits

  American, Autumn, Cajun, Creole, Fish, Southern, Winter

Spicy Tofu Stir Fry. Pedestrian fare, with a serious attitude

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Quick, Vegetarian

Juicy, Tender meat with hearty onion-mushroom gravy. A true winner for a winter’s dinner.

  Autumn, Braise, Global, Slow Cook, Slow Cooker, Winter

Quick, Tasty, Filling Soup

  Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Soup

Simple, Quick, Tasty, and filling. Plus Cleans out the fridge

  American, Autumn, Cast Iron, Cook For One, Follow On, Quick, Winter