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Today is National Catfish Day. Davey likes his catfish blackened! When you’ve had blackened, you’ll never go backened! Lake Shasta produces beautiful, big catfish. What is your preferred catfish bait? Blackened Catfish Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo Four 8 oz. catfish filetsCanola oilUnsalted butter Fish Rub2 tablespoons smoked paprika2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning2 tablespoons dark brown sugar4…

The Giants and Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Fox tonight, then later, “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini” on Hulu. Must have wings! Air-Fried Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings 2 ½ pounds chicken wings, drums & flatsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder (see note)1 tablespoon…

It’s gonna heat up in Redding. What’s better on a hot summer day than a hot bowl of chili? Ground Beef and Sausage Chili 2 pounds ground beef1-pound Italian sausage (casings removed, if using links)3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice1 (6…

Happy Friday! Happy Father’s Day! Bacon Blue Cheese Burger with Caramelized Onions For the burgers:2 pounds 80/20 ground beef (R & R has the best)1 tablespoon onion powderA few dashes of Worcestershire sauceKosher salt & fresh-ground pepper, to taste12 ounces blue cheese, sliced from a block or wedge12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained on paper towels6…

I’ve been told, in no un-certain terms, I’ve been a jerk lately. Not those exact words, but otherwise, this post wouldn’t work as well. So what does a jerk who likes to cook do? He makes jerk. Jerk Chicken (makes good tacos too!) 3 pounds Chicken leg quarters4 green onions, chopped½ medium red onion, chopped3 garlic cloves,…

My Father’s Day wish…a perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked smash burger. Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef2 medium yellow onions peeled and sliced thinKosher salt6-8 hamburger buns6-8 slices American cheeseFresh-ground pepperMontreal Steak Seasoningcondiments of choice (I simply like pickles, maybe mustard)vegetable oil Using a mandolin or knife, slice onion into paper-thin slices, place into a bowl,…

Make Dad a beautiful surf & turf dinner on Sunday and he might just put you back into his will!   Grilled Steak and Shrimp with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Chimichurri   1-pound green beans, trimmed 1-pint grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grill grates Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to…

The most important day of the year is this Sunday…Father’s Day! Make dad a nice meal…It wouldn’t kill ya. Maui Waui Chicken Teriyaki Sandwiches 4 chicken breasts or boneless, skinless thighsTeriyaki sauce (recipe follows) or your favorite bottled sauce3/4 c. brown sugar (if using bottled sauce)4 slices deli hamFresh pineapple, sliced into rings4 slices Swiss cheeseRed onion,…

We’re headed to Vegas on Friday. No doubt, I’ll be roped into a $200 steak at some point. Until then, next to nothing tacos at home. Happy Taco Tuesday! Dave’s Street Tacos with Mexican Street Corn 1½ pounds lean ground beef½ pound chorizo or ground porkYellow onion, dicedFresh CilantroKosher salt and fresh ground pepper2 chipotles with adobo…

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Pick up 20 or 40 pounds of wings and have an unbridled, uninhibited wing orgy, because we are Americans and are free to do that, if we choose. Many brave men and women fought the bad guys and many died in the process so we are free to go and do…