I love pinto beans, add cornbread and you have a meal. Sometimes you need it FAST

  Autumn, Bean, Mex-Tex, Pantry, Simmer, Winter

Hot, Tasty, and Filling – FAST!

  Asian, Autumn, Basics, Quick, Soup, Winter

Just another quick little vegetarian / vegan side dish. Quick simple and tasty, a perfect side dish for a bowl of rice or pho.

  Asian, Autumn, Baked, Basics, Quick, Roast, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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

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

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

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

The quintessential mediterranean condiment. Chili paste with garlic, citrus, garlic and spices. Perfect to add a RogueChef twist to a sauce or dish

  Autumn, Cold, Condiment, Ingredient, Israeli, Mediterranean, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

As the secular, (and now online) shopping season, is well upon us. I think back to the years I spent working with a large hasidic camera and electronics dealer. One  …

  Autumn, Bean, European, Global, InstaPot, Israeli, Jewish, Slow Cook, Stew, Winter

Whilst this lives in the “Love/Hate” section of my recipe box. I do love the creation of a good fruit cake. It is NOT a fast thing, from the maceration  …

  Autumn, Baked, Dessert, General, Vegetarian, Winter

One appetizer / side dish that was always devoured at my various holiday dinners was stuffed mushrooms. Usually done for the vegetarian crew, I eventually just did full sheet pans  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, Bread, Follow On, Quick, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

As the text went, “Bad Wolf, Bad Wolf, we have two gobbler class turkeys under the ice.” This was the signal to many that juicy, flavorful, and tender turkey would  …

  American, Autumn, Basics, General, Winter

As my wife was preparing a shopping list for the last run before our Thanksgiving dinner, we discussed sides. One of which is a fruit salad / fruit cup. I’ll  …

  American, Autumn, Basics, Quick, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

As the ritual of roasted bird, baked stuffing, mashed potatoes rushes upon us, one must not forget the one thing to bind them, one thing to rule them all. GRAVY!!  …

  American, Autumn, Basics, Ingredient, Quick, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter