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Happy Monday. Five more days of workin’ for the man. Make dinner easy tonight.   HAWAIIAN STYLE TERIYAKI CHICKEN   3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs. 1 cup of soy sauce 1 cup of pineapple juice 1 cup of brown sugar packed 5 cloves of mashed garlic. 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, grated…

It’s National Burrito Day! I like mine like I like my…well, you know. Wet Burritos 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef2 cloves garlic, pressed1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Mexican oregano1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in sauce divided2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or…

Happy Taco Tuesday & April Fool’s Day!   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 oregano 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to…

Hi-O, Hi-O, It’s Off To Work We Go. Another five days of workin’ for the man!  Roasted Garlic Butter Rib-Eye Steaks 4 Rib-EyesOlive oilMontreal Steak Seasoning, to taste Roasted Garlic and Herb Butter1/2 shallot, diced1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped1 tablespoon thyme, choppedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 bulbs garlic4 tablespoons olive oil Preheat oven to 400°F.Cut the tops…

Happy Opening Day! The Giants open their season in Cincinnati, the A’s are in Seattle and the Dodgers host the Tigers. Bust out the brats and enjoy! Opening Day Beer Brats 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)2 pounds of brats2 onions, halved and sliced into half moons4 cloves of garlic, minced2 bottles of a good craft beer1 teaspoon…

Pork steaks are on sale at my favorite meat store in Redding. So…   Smothered Pork Chops with Garlic-Mushroom Sauce   4 boneless pork chops or pork steaks Paprika, to taste Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 small yellow onion,…

Happy Taco Tuesday! I’ve been wearin’ out the Blackstone, of late. Here’s a classic for ya. Classic Blackstone Tacos 1 lb. ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles2 tbsp taco seasoning1/4 cup water12 regular size corn or flour tortillas3/4 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack)1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1…

I made some hot, steamy fuh-jy-tas on the Blackstone last night.   Steak Fajitas   2 pounds steak of your choice 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 red bell peppers, sliced 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced 2 yellow onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic minced 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 packages fajita seasoning Flour tortillas Lime wedges,…

Happy Weekend! If you have some shrimp in the freezer, bust ’em out and get to work! This tostada is tasty, refreshing and pairs well with a bloody Mary!   Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas   For the Shrimp Ceviche: 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small pieces 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (enough…