Today is National Pasta Day and I like shrimp. So… Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta 12 oz of spaghetti1 1/2 lbs. of medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tail removed1 1/2 tbsp olive oil4 cloves garlic minced3 tsp paprikaBlack pepper, to taste1 1/2 tsp dried parsley For the Sauce:1/4-2/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sweet chili sauce4 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp honey2…
Billy Pilgrim and I did a broadcast last week at Dry Creek Station in Bella Vista. Thanks to Jolene and her crew for the great hospitality, drinks and food. Their steak marsala was terrific, as was their over-stuffed bake potato with shrimp, prime rib bites and cold beer! Steak Marsala 1cup chicken broth½-ounce dried porcini mushrooms3 tablespoons…
It’s National Pulled Pork Day! So, pull your pork and don’t let your meat loaf! That never gets old!Oven Roasted Pulled PorkFor the Pulled Pork:Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground mustard1 6-pound bone-in pork shoulder1 cup apple juice4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon…
I think I’m in the mood for a big, messy, cheesy sausage sandwich. Yes, I am. If you do it right, it should look like a crime scene! Italian Sausage Sandwich 4 mild or hot Italian sausages2 medium onions (sliced into half-moons)1 green bell pepper (cored, seeded & sliced)1 red bell pepper (cored, seeded & sliced)6 tablespoons…
This has nothing to do with my recipe posting, but Kelsey J from Power 94.7 and I just had a discussion about cilantro. She said her day would literally be ruined if she ate cilantro. She would rather eat a bar of soap. I love cilantro. When I had the pizza place, I would put…
It’s National Noodle Day and Garlic Lovers Day. Coincidence? I think not. Garlic Shrimp Pasta & Lemon Garlic Shrimp 1 lb. medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed1 lb. spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or bucatini noodles8 garlic cloves or more, according to personal taste, minced1/4 cup butterolive oil ( 3 drizzles)Italian seasoningfresh ground pepperred pepper flakessaltherbs ( according to…
Happy National Taco Day! Let’s grill a steak. Grilled Rib-Eye with Garlic Butter Rub ingredients for two rib-eyes2 teaspoons Kosher salt¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon turmeric½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1. In a bowl, combine rub. Rub both sides of each steak with the rub and pat…
I had a dream last night that I combined my mom’s Salisbury steak gravy recipe with rib-eye steaks. Weird huh? Salisbury Rib-Eye Steaks Two 1 lb. Rib-Eye SteaksGarlic salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste For the Gravy:2 tablespoons olive oil1 yellow onion, halved and sliced into half moons2 large garlic cloves, minced (I use garlic from the…
During my cliff diving days in Ensenada, I learned how to make Ensenada-style fish tacos. The only “cliff diving” I do now, is off a houseboat on Lake Shasta. Back then, I could really pull off a Speedo! Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Taco Slaw Batter:1-1 1/2 cups cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt…
Happy Taco Tuesday! Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Creamy Sriracha Sauce Tacos:2 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed2 Tbsp olive oil, divided2 tsp paprika1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp onion powder½ tsp garlic powderKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to tasteFlour tortillasLime wedges, for squeezing Cilantro-Lime Slaw:1 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp honey2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime…
