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

As the bounty of the fall harvest is upon us, I find myself utilizing many of the specials that are found in the local not-so-mega mart. This week it was  …

  American, Autumn, Side Dish, Soup, Vegetarian

In my defense, I was left unsupervised, the Vidalia Onions looked so good, and were so cheap .. And with an entry like that one can suppose I am the  …

  Autumn, Baked, Mediterranean, Pub Food, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

So some of the last warm days of Autumn are over and we are moving into cooler / colder days, preluding to the colder darker days of winter to come.  …

  Asian, Autumn, Soup, Winter

Just a quick and dirty little way to use some of the sourdough bread being created. As a side dish for roasted poultry, (aka dressing) this excels, as a stuffing  …

  Autumn, Basics, Bread, Follow On, Ingredient, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

The last four years I have not had the urge to bake, cook, or do much more than plan for today and tomorrow. Planning for cookie season and the holidays  …

  Autumn, Condiment, Dessert, Ingredient, Liquor, Preservation, Vegan, Vegetarian