Rib-Eye French Dip with Horseradish Sauce (Not LuLu’s recipe)

Rib-Eye French Dip with Horseradish Sauce (Not LuLu’s recipe)

It’s National French Dip Day! After the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, the Asphalt Cowboys found ourselves at LuLu’s for lunch. I highly recommend the french dip, or in my case, the double dip, paired with a cool, refreshing gin & tonic! Rib-Eye French Dip with Horseradish Sauce (Not LuLu’s recipe) 2 boneless rib-eye steaks (about 2…

Air-Fryer Cod Sandwich with Cole Slaw & Tartar Sauce

Air-Fryer Cod Sandwich with Cole Slaw & Tartar Sauce

Well, I can’t catch fish, but I can eat fish. May your rod always be bent. Air-Fryer Cod Sandwich with Cole Slaw & Tartar Sauce 1 pound cod fillets1 cup Panko breadcrumbs½ cup flour2 large eggsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning4 buns of your choiceTartar sauce (recipe…

Italian Sausage Manicotti

Italian Sausage Manicotti

Pokin’ through my pantry, I found some lovely manicotti shells. Then, I recalled a recipe involving Italian sausage and cheese. Italian Sausage Manicotti 1 pound Italian sausage, hot or sweet1/2 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoningPinch crushed red pepper flakes8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese1 cup ricotta cheeseFresh-ground pepper, to…

Grilled Tri-Tip Nachos

Grilled Tri-Tip Nachos

Happy Election Day! Election Day coverage requires some serious game-day food. Get out and vote. I think it’s a great feeling because we are free to cast our vote for anyone we want, without fear of persecution. Wow! What a great country we live in! Enjoy the coverage tonight. Grilled Tri-Tip Nachos 1 (2 pound) tri-tip, trimmedKosher…

Ruthie’s Chicken and Dumplings

Ruthie’s Chicken and Dumplings

Today is National Chicken Lady Day, which honors Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree. Dupree was the Director of Community Relations and Training at the second-largest chicken restaurant chain in the world for over 12-years. Dr. Dupree led numerous efforts to improve education in her community. She provided training and certification that led to business opportunities to…

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

Happy Friday! I’m thinkin’ it’s gonna be a slow cooker weekend. Enjoy your weekend! Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts skinned and boneless2 tsp paprika2 tsp cuminKosher salt, to taste2 tsp chili powder6 garlic cloves, minced2 red bell peppers2 small red onions, diced1 jalapeño, diced *optional2-28 oz cans red enchilada sauce2 cup black…

Mama Areola’s Sunday Gravy

Mama Areola’s Sunday Gravy

Here’s something for a cool, Fall weekend. I used to make this at Tappan Out Pizza, when I was closed on Sundays. Mama Areola’s Sunday Gravy 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound uncooked sweet or hot Italian sausage links6 cloves garlic4 large sprigs fresh basil4 tablespoons tomato paste2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled…