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…

BLT with Garlic Aioli

BLT with Garlic Aioli

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…