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I got this recipe from an old Mexican farmer named Eugenio Valdez Encarnacion Ramirez Gonzales Huertas who lost his tongue in an unfortunate bass fishing accident. It was impossible to have a conversation with him without laughing hysterically but he made great Wet Burritos! Wet Burritos 1 lb. lean ground beef 2 cloves…
If you’re going to the Giants home opener on Friday, I strongly suggest the Gilroy Garlic Fries and a cold beer. If not, make your own. Garlic Fries 1 bag frozen French fries¼ cup vegetable or canola oil4 cloves fresh garlic, minced or 4 teaspoons jarred, minced garlic1 tablespoon dried or fresh parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon dried…
Happy Taco Tuesday! Giants and Dodgers tonight on the big screen and the wafting of homemade tacos in my kitchen. Somebody pinch me! Chipotle Ground Beef Tacos For the taco seasoning:2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons ground cumin1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground coriander2 teaspoons cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt For the tacos:3/4…
Happy Easter! Beth and I are not planning a big Easter brunch or dinner. So, we’ll treat ourselves to a nice steak and asparagus topped with one of my steak toppers and I don’t care if the boys are grown and out of the house…I’m still coloring eggs! Hope you have a nice day! Dave’s Famous…
The Giants open their season at Petco Park tomorrow. Go Giants! Midwestern-Style Beer Brats 6 bratwurst sausages 6 cups lager beer 2 large onions, sliced, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red or green bell peppers, cored and sliced Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 6 bratwurst buns or hoagie rolls, split…
Opening Day is tomorrow! The Giants open their season at Petco Park. Go Giants! Opening Day Beer Brats 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) 2 pounds of bratwurst 1 medium onion (halved and sliced lengthwise) 4 cloves of garlic (minced) 1 bottle or can of beer (Any good lager will work. I used Summer…
Well, one more nice day in Redding before the wet weather sets in again. Hey, Mother Nature…would it kill ya to stop already? I’ll check in again with ya in July, when I’ll be bitchin’ about the heat. Smothered Pork Chops with Garlic-Mushroom Sauce 4 boneless pork chopsPaprika, to tasteKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 tablespoons…
What is today? Thursday? Screw it. Happy Taco Thursday! Chicken Tinga Tacos 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or Tajin 2 cups chicken stock One 14-ounce can tomato puree 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 2 bay leaves 1…
Happy Pi Day! (3/14) The number π is a mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159. What?! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up and this being Pi Day, I thought this would be appropriate. Shepherd’s Pie 2 pounds russet potatoes2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese1 large egg…
St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, so, if you’re looking for a good Corned Beef & Cabbage recipe, my mom always made a good one that is certain to knock your shillelagh in the dirt! Ruthie’s Corned Beef & Cabbage with Horseradish Sauce and Mustard Sauce 1 corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds) with spice packet2 tablespoons…
