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The weather in Redding this weekend is gonna be kinda crappy. Might as well stay in and cook.   Tex-Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy   Chili Gravy 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon Mexican or regular…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Enjoy Giants baseball tonight with some damn fine tacos!   Chipotle-Chicken Soft Tacos   Ingredients for 6 tacos 2tablespoons vegetable oil 2Roma tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2medium onion, finely chopped 1clove garlic, finely chopped 2lb chicken breasts, or boneless, skinless thighs, chopped into 1-inch cubes 2or 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely…

I got this recipe from an old Mexican farmer named Eugenio Valdez Encarnacion Ramirez Gonzales Huertas who lost his tongue in an unfortunate bass fishing accident. It was impossible to have a conversation with him without laughing hysterically but he made great Wet Burritos!   Wet Burritos   1 lb. lean ground beef 2 cloves…

If you’re going to the Giants home opener on Friday, I strongly suggest the Gilroy Garlic Fries and a cold beer. If not, make your own. Garlic Fries 1 bag frozen French fries¼ cup vegetable or canola oil4 cloves fresh garlic, minced or 4 teaspoons jarred, minced garlic1 tablespoon dried or fresh parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon dried…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Giants and Dodgers tonight on the big screen and the wafting of homemade tacos in my kitchen. Somebody pinch me! Chipotle Ground Beef Tacos For the taco seasoning:2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons ground cumin1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground coriander2 teaspoons cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt For the tacos:3/4…

Happy Easter! Beth and I are not planning a big Easter brunch or dinner. So, we’ll treat ourselves to a nice steak and asparagus topped with one of my steak toppers and I don’t care if the boys are grown and out of the house…I’m still coloring eggs! Hope you have a nice day! Dave’s Famous…

Happy Opening Day! Giants vs. Padres. Dodgers vs. Cardinals. A’s vs. Guardians. Let the journey begin. Tri-Tip Nachos 2 lbs. Smoked Tri-Tip, seasoned with your favorite Mexican seasoning15 oz can black beans1 bag of your favorite tortilla chips2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded3 Roma tomatoes, chopped3 jalapeños, chopped1 small red onion, chopped2 sliced black olives1 cup homemade…

The Giants open their season at Petco Park tomorrow. Go Giants!   Midwestern-Style Beer Brats   6 bratwurst sausages 6 cups lager beer 2 large onions, sliced, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 red or green bell peppers, cored and sliced Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 6 bratwurst buns or hoagie rolls, split…

Opening Day is tomorrow! The Giants open their season at Petco Park. Go Giants!   Opening Day Beer Brats   3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) 2 pounds of bratwurst 1 medium onion (halved and sliced lengthwise) 4 cloves of garlic (minced) 1 bottle or can of beer (Any good lager will work. I used Summer…

Well, one more nice day in Redding before the wet weather sets in again. Hey, Mother Nature…would it kill ya to stop already? I’ll check in again with ya in July, when I’ll be bitchin’ about the heat. Smothered Pork Chops with Garlic-Mushroom Sauce 4 boneless pork chopsPaprika, to tasteKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 tablespoons…