There are lots of things going on: work projects, professional development study (yes, another AWS Certification), revealing the hidden secrets of security administration to the apprentice, and dealing with Madam  …

  Cook For One, Pub Food, Quick, SouthWestern

I love pinto beans, add cornbread and you have a meal. Sometimes you need it FAST

  Autumn, Bean, Mex-Tex, Pantry, Simmer, Winter

As I start my series of posts about stocking a pantry, I decided to start small and easy. One half of the classic complete protein “Rice and Beans”, is the  …

  Basics, Bean, General, Pantry, Preservation

As the global meltdown continues, I find myself considering meals based on long storage duration dry goods. Legumes, beans and the like. Between my pantry, and my spice rack, the  …

  Bean, Cajun, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, InstaPot, ReBoot

A reboot from 2007, updated to use the instapot. As I spoke in my reboot of corn bread, Pinto Beans a a perfect accompaniment.   But is it Pinto Beans,  …

  Basics, Bean, Follow On, ReBoot

Another week is complete, with a two-day trip into the city and the attached mad rush to complete the 101 things allocated to this trip. (The list of targets to  …

  American, Autumn, Cast Iron, Mex-Tex, Slow Cooker, SouthWestern, Stew

It is the weekend, time to focus on “me” things; there are some lectures on responsible AI, I want to audit, a new idea for a lifter to be used  …

  Autumn, Bean, Cultural-Misappropriation, French, InstaPot, Slow Cook, Vegetarian

Ugh, August. It’s hot and humid, and lobsters are steaming on the sidewalk. It’s not my favorite time of the year. Many things are going on: a new AWS certification  …

  Asian, Cold, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indo-Chinese, Pasta, Quick, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

Sunday is a day to rest and indulge myself, sleep until 7, have a leisurely breakfast, and visit the local farm stand. Walking past the fresh fruits, I find some  …

  Brazilian, Cast Iron, Fried, Global, Quick, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Making a hash of it, Corned Beef Hash.

  British, Cast Iron, Fried, Global, Irish, Pub Food, Quick

Picadillo is classic Latin food, made from minced beef and a flavorful combination of olives, capers, apples, and raisins.

  Caribbean, Cast Iron, Cultural-Misappropriation, Latin, Pacific Island, Simmer, Stew

Korean style tacos, juicy, tender beef and a spicy gochujang sauce; perfect for a quick dinner or a taco party

  American, Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Mex-Tex

Simple, easy and ready in a jiffy

  Cultural-Misappropriation, Pub Food, Quick, Stir-Fry

A simple meal of Black-eyed peas, Collards, Cornbread, and Baked Ham.

  American, Bean, Follow On, Southern

Plump, sweet shrimp swimming in a garlicky cream sauce, glorious comfort food for a snowy day

  Italian, Sauce, Sautee, Seafood, Winter