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When I had Tappan Out Pizza, I would do my deep cleaning on Sundays or Mondays, when we were closed. Often, I would do some cooking while I was there. So, let’s take my Tappan Out pizza sauce and make spaghetti.   Tappan Out Spaghetti and Meatballs   Sauce: Four 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes…

We’re starting to settle into nice fall weather here in Redding. Time to bone up on soups, stews and such. Seafood Gumbo. Serves 8…or so 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 large onion, diced1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 cup chopped celery1 chopped green bell pepper1 chopped red bell pepper1 10oz package frozen okra1/2 cup sliced scallion8…

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…

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…

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…

It’s football night in America! Chiefs and Ravens tonight. Packers and Eagles tomorrow night. Thirteen games on Sunday and Monday Night Football features the Niners and Jets. Must have food.   Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Servings for 4 hungry jerks!   For the Jerk Shrimp: 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2…

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…

I’ve been told I make a great batch of Chile Verde. I saw it on the internet, so it must be true! Chile Verde + tacos = food porn! Roasted Chile Verde Tacos 4 lbs. bone in pork shoulder roast (pork butt)Vegetable oilKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 poblano Chile peppers seeded, cut in half and…

Last week, someone texted me in the studio, “Would it kill ya to post a recipe for Stuffed Peppers.” So… here it is. It’s my mom’s recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers. Many a Sunday evening was spent at the dinner table woofin’ these down and always accompanied by a big glass of ice cold…

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…