Fruit Salad
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
It’s all gravy
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
Pumpkin Soup
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 …
Dolma, Onion Dolma
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
Sourdough Dressing
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
Fruit Mix for Baking
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
Pickled Bird’s Eye Peppers
So Monday was a waste of a day, a trip to the city, missed appointments, systems not ready, people out of the office. To salvage something of the day a …
Asian, Autumn, Basics, Condiment, Follow On, General, Indian, Ingredient, Preservation, Quick, Quick Pickle, Sauce, Thai, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Cream of Chicken Soup
As we travel well into Autumn, the temperatures are dropping, the sun is hiding, and I want comfort foods. The first thing that comes to mind is Chicken Soup, but …
Autumn, Basics, Follow On, General, Ingredient, Quick, Soup, Winter
Cranberry Chutney
Ah, the things that get discussed over dinner. Planning for the big turkey day, alas not like prior “Bad Wolf Turkey Dinners”, just my wife and myself this year. Nevertheless, …
American, Autumn, Condiment, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Sauce, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Easy Onion Gravy
I seem to have a terrible thing on for rich and hearty foods these days. One item that is at the top of my list is the bangers and mash …
Quick Chow Mein
In my ongoing search for quick, simple, small batch meals, the use of ramen noodles has been a staple, but one of my prior roommates clued me into way to …
Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Quick, Sauce, Winter
Bad Wolf Hot Chocolate
As another cool and rainy day winds toward the end, I want a bit of comfort. One thing that always was welcome at the lair was a pot of hot …