“So, you are walking down a dark hall and enter a dimly lit room. Over in the corner, you hear a noise. You turn and see a shadowy, menacing figure moving towards you. Could it be an Orc, a Hobgoblin, a Troglodyte, or perhaps a Werebear? What do you do?” Generally, I would draw my…
Shepard’s Pie
I must admit that I am not a big fan of left-overs. Maybe I was traumatized as a child. I mean every week, short of the netherworld experiencing unseasonably cool temperatures, we had left-overs twice a week. Mind you, “re-used lasagna night” wasn’t too bad; but, “re-used tuna casserole night”…I still cringe. Worse yet,” re-used…
Black Eyed Pea Latkes
The yule log has been extinguished. My gay apparel has been packed away until next year. The tannenbaum has been properly recycled. The auld acquaintances have been forgot (actually they just went home). And over the weekend, I finally took down all my Christmas lights. The holidays are over, and I can officially wish you…
Crockpot Stew
Twas the night of Thanksgiving, you were tired as sh*t, This family holiday thing, you were so over it. Again alone in the kitchen, you were searching for a drink, Perhaps a glass of wine, or something harder you think? You had worked so hard prepping and cooking all day, That even your cold-hearted…
Brown Rice Bakes
Unassuming and quiet, maybe a touch uncoordinated and uncool, and perhaps a bit nerdy, but possessing an underlying strength and passion making them a force to be reckoned with…no, I am not talking about the kid always picked last in dodgeball. And no, I am not talking about the little brother you used to boss…
Lentil and Mushroom Patties
In my last post, I brought you my recipe for Cassoulet after my triumphant return from the southwest of France. Okay, “triumphant return” may be a stretch as I wasn’t over there fighting a war or liberating an oppressed peoples from occupation. However, I did successfully bring back some great ideas for new dishes, and…
White Bean Cassoulet
To my loyal readers of the GFC, I apologize for the lack of postings in recent weeks. I could make some excuse about writer’s block or lack of creativity with new recipes. I could even say that I have been recovering from a “bizarre gardening accident.” However, I can’t lie to you… I have been…
Roasted Vegetable Curry
Hello again, my friends. It is good to be back on the internet in the blogosphere. After a short hiatus, I am recharged, refreshed, and loaded with more carnilicious recipes. You see, we all loaded up the “Family Truckster” and headed to the most magical place on earth, “Walley World.” Unfortunately, we got lost in…
Beans on Toast
They say it is the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. I don’t know who they are or how they became happiness experts. But, I would tend to agree with them. Sometimes, it is the little stuff that makes us smile. For instance, – Popping the perfect wheelie on your dirt…
Crockpot Lentils
In ancient times, after a long day at the office, the man would return home to a well-kept house. His wife, smartly dressed, would greet him with a cocktail, a smile, and dinner ready in the oven. The children, with homework complete, would be quiet and tranquil. Upon removing his coat and tie, the man…