Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Why wouldn’t I? Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Tomatillo Salsa1 pound fresh tomatillos3 fresh serrano chiles3 garlic cloves, unpeeled1 large onion, coarsely choppedOlive oil, as neededKosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup chicken broth, or more as needed Chilaquiles1/3 cup vegetable oil12 corn tortillas, preferably stale, cut into 6 wedges.3 cups…

One Pot Sticky Wings

One Pot Sticky Wings

I’m sure looking forward to the debate tonight. Big debate party at my place tonight. That is to say, Beth, myself and my cat Romeo. Must have food. I’m thinking nachos, sandwiches, popcorn, cold beer and…   One Pot Sticky Wings   4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, drums and flats separated. 2 tablespoons minced…

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…