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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…

When I was a kid growing up in Nyeland Acres (near Oxnard, CA), I had the great fortune of living next door to Nina Montijo, who would look after me between the time I got out of school and my mom and dad got home from work. She was an amazing cook. Recently, I found…

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…

Happy Friday! I’ll be preparing this weekend for the massive Tappan family yard sale next weekend. Details coming next week. Have a great weekend!   BLT with Garlic Aioli   Sandwiches 8 slices of bread (I like Franz Naked bread) 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, to toast the bread 1 lb. thick bacon 2 large…

It’s back to school! Here’s to a great school year! Every Wednesday was Reuben Sandwich Day at Anderson High School. Good times…good times. Dave’s Reuben Sandwich 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon chili sauce1 tablespoon parsley, chopped1 teaspoon grated onion1 teaspoon horseradishA few dashes of Worcestershire sauceButter, at room temperature8 slices rye bread8 slices Swiss cheese1 1/2 pounds corned…

What’s for dinner tonight?Dave’s Red Hot Cajun Seafood Pasta1-pound large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined½ pound small scallops6 tablespoons Creole or Old Bay seasoning2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil12 ounces andouille sausage, chopped1/2 medium onion, minced1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 cloves garlic, mincedA few dashes Worcestershire sauce1 pound linguine2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milkKosher…

A lot of things in this world is just a crock of s**t. I prefer a crock of chicken. Crockpot Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs1 tablespoon olive oil or butter8 cloves garlic, minced1 cup heavy cream1/3 cup chicken broth1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optionalKosher…

It’s National Chicken Wing Day! This recipe is so easy, even a Dodger fan, or Classic Rock DJ can make it! One Pot Honey-Soy Wings 2 lbs. chicken wings, drums & flats separated (or not)4 tablespoon soy sauce3 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons cooking oil1 tablespoon sesame oil4 teaspoons garlic, minced2-inches of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon chili…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Here’s a classic recipe that my two favorite cousins, the late John and Karla Hamilton would make when I was a kid. The taco nights at their house is a very fond memory of mine. Oven Baked Tacos 2lbs ground beef, lean3tablespoons taco seasoning6ounces tomato sauceLarge can refried beansShredded cheddar cheese12 flour tortillas Diced tomatoDiced…

The guys practically cried like little school girls when I told them I wasn’t making my watermelon salad for the boat trip. So… Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta & Honey-LimeDressing For The Honey-Lime Dressing4 tablespoons honey4 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilpinch of salt For The Watermelon Salad1 watermelon peeled, cut into cubes2 English or Hot…