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Happy Taco Tuesday! “When they call you shrimp, I’m the one who defends you.” Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos (or tostadas) with Chipotle LimeCrema 1 large egg1 cup flourpinch cayenne¼ tsp garlic powder¼ tsp salt1 cup pale aleOil for frying2 lbs. large, raw shrimp, deveined, shell and tail removed1 cup Mexican crema (sour cream will work)1 chipotle chili…

All I want for Christmas is a patty melt. Not really. I want a lot more of stuff. Tappan Out Patty Melt 2 pounds ground beef2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceMontreal steak seasoning, to taste12 slices good quality bread (I use rye)½ cup Secret Sauce, recipe follows3 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced6 slices American cheese1 stick, or so, of…

When the craving for seafood and salad hits you, you make seafood salad. Here’s a very good Guy Fieri recipe with a few tweaks by yours truly. Include this in your Feast of 7 Fishes. Seafood Salad Court Bouillon: (snobby word for poaching liquid)2 cups dry white wine1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns8 sprigs fresh thyme4 bay leaves4…

I rid my fridge of all remnants of Thanksgiving. Time for a not so healthy spinach salad. My first run in with a spinach salad was the early 80’s at the Sweet River Saloon on Churn Creek Road. Remember? I like to top mine with all sorts of stuff, olives, red bell pepper, blue cheese…

Thanksgiving side dish #5  Get out of the can and spice up your cranberry sauce. Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed1 tablespoon zested fresh ginger1 to 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, dicedZest and juice of 1 large orange (1/2 cup of juice is necessary)One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberriesZest from 1 lemon1…

Thanksgiving side #4 comes from our former Operations Manager here at Q97, Cagle Lee. It’s a recipe from one of his favorite BBQ joints in Kansas City…Jack Stack BBQ. I’m definitely going to make room on my Thanksgiving table for this. It’s outstanding! Cheesy Corn Bake Ingredients for 10-12 hungry souls2 tablespoons butter4 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoons…

Thanksgiving side #2My absolute, all-time favorite Thanksgiving side…my mom’s oyster dressing. It reminds me of the last time I had it with her on Thanksgiving. Even with her dementia, she knocked it out of the park that day! Knowing what was coming, I didn’t want her recipe to be lost forever. As we were eating…

Why dip once, when you can dip twice? Double Dipped Buttermilk Fried Chicken 4 pounds of chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, or 1 whole fryer, cut into 8 piecesGarlic salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 cups buttermilkVegetable or peanut oil for fryingMaple syrup, honey or hot…

Today is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day. Now, with that said, I think we can do away with some of these days. I mean, do we really need “Wear a Band-Aid on Your Finger for No Reason Day’, or “Sing in Your Car Day”, or my favorite, “Wear Your T-shirt Inside Out Day?” Oh…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Let’s make soup! Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons 3 tablespoons good olive oil3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)4 cups chicken stock1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San MarzanoLarge pinch of saffron threadsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup orzo1/2 cup heavy creamGrilled Cheese Croutons (recipe…