Talking with my wife about the “good old days”, when one could just get in the car and drive to a restaurant, sit down and have a meal and be  …

  Asian, Bread, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Korean, Pub Food, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

As the “Hunker in the bunker” continues, social interaction moves online, people grow bored with inactivity, and cooking / baking become the new exercise. People new to bread making are  …

  Baked, Bread, Cast Iron, Side Dish

As we hunker in our bunker, I am commanded to, “Consider this your appearance on a cooking show. You have the contents of the kitchen to create dinner.” Well, we  …

  American, Asian, Cast Iron, Egg, Follow On, Fried, Quick

As the great lockdown continues, I begin to become restless. Quick Sir Badwolf, to the kitchen, there is bakery afoot … Do read the recipe notes… Easy, peasy, tangy, tasty

  American, Baked, Bread, Cast Iron

It is late February, the weather is more like early April but still coldish, so I’m looking for decent, flavorful food with just a hint of adventure. But have not  …

  Autumn, Bean, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Pub Food, Sauce, Vegetarian, Winter

As the year 2020 begins, I find myself scaling my cooking to match both the number of plates (2), and the need to eat more healthy. (Mediterranean / Vegetable heavy  …

  Autumn, Cast Iron, Mediterranean, Sautee, Vegetarian, Winter

It is one of those warm days and cool night that preface the coming of truly cool / cold weather. These days make me want fare that is heartier but  …

  Autumn, Cast Iron, Indian, Simmer, Winter

One of my most favorite side dishes, good with eggs for breakfast, great as a noontime snack, and a perfect side for a easy dinner. My largest complaint is the  …

  Basics, Cast Iron, Fried, Pub Food, Side Dish, Vegetarian

What is with the “Reboot” thing. I am going through the Rogue Chef archives of 2005 – 20015, selecting interesting posts, updating them, applying the new formats, and adding additional  …

  Baked, Bread, Cast Iron, Follow On, General, ReBoot, Side Dish

Back from a bit of travel, the room mates have fled to the west coast to avoid the winter storm, and I have a taste for comfort food. Whilst speaking  …

  American, Baked, Basics, Cast Iron, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian

It’s cool to cold today, and I am thinking Mex-Tex for dinner.  Bean and cheese enchiladas, maybe a bit of Guacamole and Salsa to the side.  But I really want  …

  Cast Iron, Ingredient, Mex-Tex, Pub Food