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Congratulations Chiefs fans! The refs won another one for ya! Preston and Jeff at KRCR News Channel 7 say it could be a cold, wet weekend. Good time for my mom’s Sunday dinner. Ruthie’s Sunday Salisbury Steak THE GRAVY2 tablespoons oil ( more as needed)2 onions, halved and thinly sliced into half moons12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced6-7…

The NFL Conference Championships are Sunday. Commanders @ Eagles, Bills @ Chiefs. Go Commanders…Go Bills! Enjoy the games! Air Fried Shrimp Po’ Boys 2 lbs. medium raw shrimp peeled, de-veined, tail off2 whole eggs1 cup panko crumbs1 cup fine corn meal1/2 cup cornstarchOnion powderGarlic powderFresh-ground pepper, to tasteDried parsley Cajun Mayo:1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning1/2 cup of mayonnaiseShredded lettuceSliced…

More slow cooker fun for the weekend! Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Drumsticks 3 pounds chicken drumsticksFor the Sauce:1/4 cup honey1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar6 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste1 teaspoon ground ginger For the Slurry:2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons cornstarch Garnishes:Toasted sesame seedsFresh cilantro Pat dry your drumsticksPlace drumsticks in…

Bust out the slow cooker for some chicken drumstick fun! Slow Cooker BBQ Sauced Chicken Drumsticks 3 pounds chicken drumsticks2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce1/4 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon Montreal Steak SeasoningKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 1. Pat dry the drumsticks. Season them lightly with salt and…

Happy Taco Tuesday! This is my favorite, go-to taco recipe. Keep it handy for game-day. Pressure Cooker to Oven Pulled Pork Carnitas Tacos For the spice rub:4 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon kosher salt2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika For the pulled pork:4–8-pound (or so) bone-in pork butt,…

It’s National Cheese Lovers Day! So, I thought I’d share a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches that I like to make.   Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese   8 slices thick, white bread (Franz Naked) 8 slices thick-cut bacon 2 teaspoon mayonnaise 6 ounces cream cheese 4 tablespoons diced jalapenos or to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic…

Happy Friday! Tomorrow…Texans @ Chiefs, Commanders @ Lions. Sunday…Rams @ Eagles, Ravens @ Bills. Who do you like to make it to the Conference Championships? Make a sandwich and think about it.   Patty Melt   1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 3/4 teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 2 slices…

When you get a craving, ya gotta feed it!   Chicken-and-Cheese Enchiladas and Cilantro-Lime Avocado Salsa   1 small red onion, halved 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked and rinsed 2 serrano Chile peppers, stemmed and seeded 1/2 cup chicken broth Kosher salt Pinch of sugar 8 corn tortillas 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 2 1/2…

Fish Piccata   4 Fresh Filets of Tilapia, Snapper, or any meaty, white fish 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced 2 tsp of Olive Oil Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste Flour, for dusting the fillets Capers, to taste 1/2 Cup of White Wine Zest and Juice of One Whole Lemon Fresh Chopped Parsley 1…

It’s National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. Here’s a sandwich that will definitely find is way to one of the pages in my forthcoming cook book, “If You Don’t Like My Cooking…Go Fork Yourself” Davey’s Triple Play Grilled Cheese 4 Tbs. apple butter1 tsp. Dijon mustard1 Tsp. honeyKosher salt4 thick slices of bread8 oz. aged white Cheddar, grated1…