Spicy Pineapple-Cilantro Chicken Wings

Spicy Pineapple-Cilantro Chicken Wings

That was a helluva way to kick off the NFL season last night. The Ravens lost by literally a toe! Tonight, Packers & Eagles from Brazil…why? College football tomorrow. Thirteen NFL games on Sunday. Niners and Jets Monday night. We’ve got football coming out of our bunghole! Must have food. Spicy Pineapple-Cilantro Chicken Wings For the Marinade:1…

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

I made a dummed down version of chicken cacciatore last night. It was very good, but I prefer the classic recipe from our Italian housekeeper, Maria Rosa Rotondo-Areola. Chicken Cacciatore 8 Boneless skinless chicken thighs¼ cup all-purpose flourKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil separated1 yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons2 cloves…

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

I continued to dig deep into the annals of my recipes and found something the Democratic POTUS nominee, Kamala Harris might enjoy. Jamaican Jerk Chicken (shred for great taco meat) 6 lbs. Chicken quarters (leg and thigh) or two 3 lb. chickens, halved1/2 red wine vinegar½ cup soy sauce¼ cup light brown sugar2 Tbsp dark rum2 Scotch…

Chinese Pepper Steak

Chinese Pepper Steak

I dug through the annals of my recipes and found one of VP nominee, Tim Walz’s favorites. Chinese Pepper Steak 1 ½ lbs. flank or skirt steak For the Marinade½ tsp baking soda1 Tbsp soy sauce½ tsp white or brown sugar½ tsp cornstarch For the Sauce⅓ cup water or beef broth2 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp roasted sesame oil1 Tbsp…

Happy Valley White Sauce

Happy Valley White Sauce

It’s called Alabama White Sauce, but I put my own twist on it, so I call it Happy Valley White Sauce. Remember…white sauce matters! Happy Valley White Sauce 1 cup Mayonnaise1/4 cup bottled Italian dressingJuice from one lemon2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce1 teaspoon Garlic Powder1 teaspoon Onion PowderGarlic salt and fresh ground…