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
Poultry Rub
As one prepares the ritualistic sacrifice, one could use a commercial seasoning to rub the bird, but given the massive sodium content, I prefer to build my own rub. I …
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
Southern Rarebit
A bit of a story around this dish; On one of the less than hospitable evenings at the lair, ( Think just about arse deep snow, hurricane force winds, and …
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
Kick the Can, with a Chutney
As the great isolated thanksgiving feast roars down upon us, I find that myself and my wife will be celebrating alone this year. Whilst I will miss the closeness of …
American, Cold, Cultural-Misappropriation, Follow On, Indian, Ingredient, Pub Food, Quick, Sauce, Vegetarian
Bachelor’s Enchiladas
I find myself cooking for one this week, as Madam Bad Wolf is TDY to serve as GrandMother Wolf. So all the rules are off, (at least food wise). It …
Condiment, Cook For One, Ingredient, Mex-Tex, Pantry, Sauce, Vegetarian