Marinated Tri Tip Tacos with Guacamole Sauce

Marinated Tri Tip Tacos with Guacamole Sauce

Happy Friday! The NFL Wildcard games are this weekend:Saturday…Seahawks @ Niners, Chargers @ JaguarsSunday…Dolphins @ Bills, Giants @ Vikings, Ravens @ BengalsMonday….Cowboys @ Buccaneers Marinated Tri Tip Tacos with Guacamole SauceOne 2–3-pound tri tip, trimmed and silver skin removedFor the marinade:1/4 cup olive oilJuice from 2 fresh limes2 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons onion powder2…

Steak Sandwich with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri and Sauteed Garlicky Spinach

Steak Sandwich with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri and Sauteed Garlicky Spinach

I think a steak sandwich is the proper thing to make today. Batten down your hatches and blow your baffles and have a great day! Steak Sandwich with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri and Sauteed Garlicky Spinach For the sandwiches:2 8oz strip steaksKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteMontreal Steak Seasoning, to taste4 thick slices tomato4 slices pepper jack…

Grilled and Chopped Chicken Salad

Grilled and Chopped Chicken Salad

Apparently, It’s that time of year when we eat healthy. It sure takes the fun out of cooking. Grilled and Chopped Chicken Salad Ingredients2-4 (depending on size) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tbsp olive oil1 lime, juiced1 tsp chili powder1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powderKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Dressing:¾ cup plain…

Pork Scallopini

Pork Scallopini

So last night, I asked my wife “Do you want to stay up and watch the ball drop Saturday night?” She said, “Honey, I’ve been watching them drop for years.” Happy New Year to you and yours.   Pork Scallopini   4 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops 1⁄2cup all-purpose flour Kosher salt and fresh…

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Last night, I caught a little grief for splattering cacciatore sauce all over the stove. I said, “I’m never cooking again” Well, that didn’t last long. What’s For Dinner Tonight?   Tagliatelle Bolognese 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, wiped of grit   1/4-pound pancetta or slab bacon, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2…

Spicy Fried Shrimp

Spicy Fried Shrimp

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Here’s wishing you a wonderful weekend and may there be many HO-HO-HOES in your holiday!   Spicy Fried Shrimp   For the Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce 2 teaspoons honey Kosher salt   For the Shrimp: Vegetable oil, for frying 2 large eggs…