Another side dish for my non-cooking associates is a simple or not-so-simple fruit salad. It is perfect as a light and fresh counterpoint to starch and protein-laden plates. As with  …

  Autumn, Cold, Fruit, Global, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

At the urging of an associate (who claims she can’t cook but won’t stop trying), I’ll post a few side dish recipes. Ignoring the obvious—turkey, gravy, and dressing—I’ll jump right  …

  Autumn, Global, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks, and I seek comfort. I am wrapping up several work projects, preparing the house for winter, and dealing with upcoming travel. With winter  …

  Asian, Autumn, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Simmer, Soup, Uncategorized, Winter

As Madam Badwolf is off on an extended tour of duty as Grandmother, I find myself fending for myself. While this might be a reason for door-dash, I think not.  …

  Autumn, Baked, British, Gravy, Stew, Winter

So winter is creeping up on me. This night will be a “killing frost,” and I can already feel it seeping into my office despite my workstation and its space  …

  Autumn, Drink, Liquor, Vegetarian, Winter

One of the “children” (the many young men and ladies who passed through the lair), recently contacted me with a culinary question. She was looking for a side dish I  …

  American, Autumn, Baked, Roast, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Winter

Life is so funny. I was lamenting to Madam Badwolf about the poor quality of sausage available to us. It so happened that she pointed out a locally produced farmhouse  …

  American, Autumn, European, German, Global, InstaPot, Slow Cook, Slow Cooker, Winter

‘Tis Sunday, and a day of rest … (I keep believing THAT lie.) I’m up early, looking at a day of study, review for my next cert, and a bit  …

  Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, Egg, French, Winter

And another rocking week spools down: a bounce into the office to make sure the network behaves for important meetings, a chance to meet my VP face to face, and  …

  Asian, Autumn, Braise, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Stew, Winter

As the fall and its holidays descend upon us, I am being questioned by various acquaintances on my thoughts on how best to prepare <INSERT FOOD ITEM HERE>and what to  …

  Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, Jewish, Slow Cook, Slow Cooker, Winter

It is late September, and Pumpkin Spice is assaulting the senses. Maybe we need a different view of pumpkin spice. Like a spicy pumpkin curry, hearty and creamy, with a  …

  Asian, Autumn, British, Cultural-Misappropriation, Gravy, Indian, Sauce, Thai, Vegetarian, Winter

I had so hoped I’d escape my every summer, summer cold. SILLY BOY…. Now that I feel like four of the seven dwarves (Grump, Sleepy, Sneezy, and Dopey), I need  …

  Autumn, Drink, Global, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Quick, Comforting, and warming. Perfect for those days winter will not go away.

  American, Follow On, Italian, Pasta, Sauce, Soup, Winter

A “one-pot” wonder that will leave you satisfied, and yields many follow-ons

  American, Braise, Follow On, Italian, Slow Cook, Stew, Winter

Perfect for meal prepping, this meatloaf is full of classic meatloaf flavor that’s made better with a tangy BBQ glaze!

  American, Baked, Follow On, Global, Winter