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

The Internet tells me today, March 21, is National Crunchy or Hard Taco Day. We all know the Internet is a liar, but I’m flexible in deciding which lies I’ll  …

  American, Arabic, Fusion, Mex-Tex

So, St Paddy’s day came and went, and best of intentions being just that intentions, you now have this Alien Easter Egg sitting in your fridge waiting to hatch at  …

  Air Fry, Baked, Braise, Creole, Global, Grilled, Roast, Vegetarian

As the “Wearing of the Green” approaches, with the required Corned Beef and Cabbage, I’ll do as I usually do, ignore the “tradition” and go for the traditional. Tradition calls  …

  Baked, Braise, Fried, Irish, Pub Food, Spring

Yes, I am aware this is NOT a ratatouille, but it is quick, tasty and filling, and if one shops properly damned cheap as well. (Besides, I COULD NOT let  …

  American, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Italian, Pub Food, Quick

Okay, it’s been a day. Various great and small heart-stopping moments sum up a day with little actual accomplishments and more annoying frustrations. I shall indulge in a treat right  …

  American, Cold, Dessert, Drink, Quick, Vegetarian

As winter continues to oppress us with a thick blanket of water in various states of solidification (snow, ice, snowcrete, etc.), I find myself longing for a hot, steaming bowl  …

  American, Asian, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Pasta, Winter

So, the winter storm “Ben Dover” visited overnight and left its unwanted gifts: 5-7 inches of snow and a heavy crust of ice. And as an added “benefit,” we have  …

  American, Baked, Basics, Bread, Cheap, Gravy, Southern

MEH!!! Winter is here, with inches of snow and ice in the last week, and now, a forecast for 8-10 inches of snow and up to .75 inches of ice.  …

  American, Asian, Autumn, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Soup, Winter

As spoken prior, “Given the state of flux the universe is in, Madam Badwolf and I have started trimming expenses. One big thing in our house is the cost of  …

  American, Cheap, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Indo-Chinese, Quick, Stir-Fry, Vegetarian, Winter

Given the state of flux the universe is in, Madam Badwolf and I have started trimming expenses. One big thing in our house is the cost of food, and one  …

  Autumn, Basics, Cheap, Italian, Pasta, Quick, Winter

Wishing all a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. As for the prosperous portion, there are some traditional foods for that … Black-eyed Peas: Food scholars and historians say black-eyed  …

  American, Cajun, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, Southern, Winter

As the year drags to a close, Madam Badwolf has requested something NOT Mac N Cheese or Pizza or Hamburger or Hot Dog, or any other form of teenager chow,  …

  American, Asian, General, Global, Pub Food, Quick, Sauce, Sautee, Stir-Fry

‘ Tis the quiet week between Christmas and New Year, and not a creature was stirring but a 15-year-old eating machine seeking breakfast. Given this, one supposes I must prepare  …

  American, Fried, General, Pub Food, Quick

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