Mexican Style Shrimp Po’ Boys

Mexican Style Shrimp Po’ Boys

I got this recipe from McCormick spices. I’ve made it before. It’s simple and really terrific if the mood strikes you. Mexican Style Shrimp Po’ Boys 1½ lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lime, divided1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder1 tsp. McCormick Chili Powder½ tsp. McCormick Ground Cuminkosher salt½ c. mayonnaise1…

Pot Roast Tacos

Pot Roast Tacos

I’m starting to think about a couple of dinners on my upcoming houseboat weekend with some large, sweaty, smelly, beastly men. Tacos might make the cut. This is an outstanding recipe that I adapted from many other recipes. Hot, soft and creamy. Whew! I need a cigarette. Pot Roast Tacos One 4-pound center-cut boneless chuck roastKosher salt,…

Watermelon Salad and Blackened Salmon Tacos

Watermelon Salad and Blackened Salmon Tacos

It’s watermelon season! Salt on your watermelon? Yes, or no? Watermelon Salad and Blackened Salmon Tacos For the Watermelon Salad2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 lime, zested and juiced1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced4 cups seeded watermelon chunks1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped cilantro or torn basil2 cups baby arugula Add the white…

Fully Loaded Tuna Melt

Fully Loaded Tuna Melt

Happy 5th of July! Celebrate by having a fifth on the 5th. Cheers! Fully Loaded Tuna Melt 4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswiseOne 5-ounce canned oil- or water-packed tuna, drained well6 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons panko bread crumbs (optional)1/4 cup grated or finely shredded mozzarella2 tablespoons minced red onion1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno peppersKosher salt and…

Smoked Chicken Halves

Smoked Chicken Halves

“Smoke, smoke, smoke that chicken half.” Have a great fourth and God Bless America! Smoked Chicken Halves 1 whole chicken, halvedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp onion powder1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tsp ground cuminCayenne pepper, to tasteVegetable oil for rubbingWhite wine and water, for spritzing APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SAUCE1 cup apple cider vinegar2…

Baked Chicken Tenders

Baked Chicken Tenders

When you say to yourself, “What the hell am going to do with these big breasts of mine?”…make chicken tenders. BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS (Low Carb) 2 lbs. chicken tenders, cut from boneless breasts1 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons parsley, minced1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon paprika1 tsp garlic powderPinch of cayenne pepperKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1⁄2…

Rib-Eye Quesadillas

Rib-Eye Quesadillas

Here’s a fun little snack. If you’re on a budget, you can substitute the rib-eye with tri-tip. That’s what I usually do, because I am the cheapest man in Redding! Rib-Eye Quesadillas Steak and Marinade:1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cloves garlicJuice of 1 lemon1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/2…

Nashville Hot Wings

Nashville Hot Wings

If you’re having a bash for the fourth, this might be a thing. I actually prefer these to fried Buffalo wings. Have plenty of white bread and bread & butter pickles, to soak up the heat. This recipe comes from the “Barbecue Bible” by Steven Raichlen, the world renown master of barbecue. Nashville Hot WingsFor the wings:16…

Flank Steak Tacos with Garlicky Cilantro Chimichurri

Flank Steak Tacos with Garlicky Cilantro Chimichurri

I had nothing better to do during a long set of Today’s Country, so I thought I’d share a taco recipe with ya. Flank Steak Tacos with Garlicky Cilantro Chimichurri Marinade:1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp Worcestershire sauce2-1/2 lbs. flank steak Chimichurri:2 cups minced cilantro2-1/2 tbsps. minced garlic (the jarred garlic works…