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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…

What is today? Thursday? Screw it. Happy Taco Thursday!   Chicken Tinga Tacos   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or Tajin 2 cups chicken stock One 14-ounce can tomato puree 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 2 bay leaves 1…

Happy Pi Day! (3/14) The number π is a mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159. What?! With St. Patrick’s Day coming up and this being Pi Day, I thought this would be appropriate. Shepherd’s Pie 2 pounds russet potatoes2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese1 large egg…

Let’s stay on that London Broil jag and turn ’em into tacos. Happy Taco Tuesday! Mojo Marinaded London Broil Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Salsa Roja 2 pounds London BroilMojo, recipe followsOlive oil, for coating the grillKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperCorn tortillasShredded romaine or iceberg lettuce, for servingChopped white onion, for servingShredded Jack cheese,…

London Broil has nothing to do with London or Broiling (Although, you can broil it) It’s an inexpensive top round steak. If you marinate it, grill it and slice it correctly, it’s a fantastic cut of meat. If you cook it past medium rare, feed it to your dog, or someone you don’t like very…

The weather is gonna be pretty crappy in Redding this weekend. So, stay inside and fill your home with the waft of comfort. Ragu Bolognese 1/4 cup olive oil4 tablespoons butter2 onions, chopped4 stalks celery, finely chopped1 carrot, scraped and finely chopped5 cloves garlic, sliced1 lb. ground veal1 lb. ground pork1/2 lb. ground beef1/4 lb. pancetta, minced1/2…

Happy National Surf & Turf Day!   Steak With Creamy Garlic Shrimp   4 New York or Rib Eye steaks Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Olive oil   Creamy Garlic Shrimp: Unsalted butter 1 lb. large, jumbo or colossal shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on or off 1 tbsp. Old Bay 2 tablespoons…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Siracha is back on store shelves! So… Siracha Shrimp Tacos with Siracha Sour Cream 6 tsp. Sriracha, divided2 tbsp. soy sauce2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lb. shrimp, tails removed, peeled and deveined1 c. sour cream1/2 tsp. sesame oil1 tsp. honey2 limesKosher salt, to taste2 c. shredded purple cabbage1/4 c. fresh chopped cilantro1 tbsp. canola…