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If you dig mushrooms (not literally) and need some pasta in your life, I think this is just the ticket: Creamy Mushroom Pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 pound fresh white mushrooms, sliced1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and slicedKosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper. to taste2 cloves garlic, minced (I use jarred minced garlic)2 ounces sherry1 cup…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Good enchiladas take some time and work, but well worth the effort. I got this recipe many years ago from an a lovely Mexican woman named Nina, who used to babysit me. I usually ended up babysitting her though as she would hit the tequila around 4:00 in the afternoon. She was…

It’s National Cheeseburger Day. My top five in no particular order: Dam Burger, Bartel’s, Pop’s Fifties, In and Out and The Habit. Here’s how you make a Minneapolis icon. The Jucy Lucy 1 1/2-2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon black pepper4 slices Kraft American cheese4 soft hamburger buns, split…

I grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs last night. They came out charred and lovely. Made plenty for lunch today. Grilled some breasts for Beth too. We made chicken Caesar salad. These thighs would be great as anything…sandwiches, tacos, or just dipped in BBQ sauce. Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 4 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless3 tbsp Olive…

Tonight, is the opening of the NFL season! The Lions are at the Chiefs. Sunday, the Niners visit the Steelers, the Raiders are in Denver and the Giants? Well, they stink. So, it’s time for game-day eats. Smoked Gouda-Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers and Smoked Mexican Tri-Tip 1 pound ground Mexican chorizo (If using links, remove the casings)1/2-pound smoked…

Birria Tacos might be the Holy Grail of tacos. After a lot of research, I found a good recipe and made some modifications for a great recipe. Where in Redding can we get a good Birria Taco? Ingredients• 14-16 cups hot water• 8 lbs. chuck roast cut into 4 large chunks• 4 lbs. short ribs (bone…

Cold Shrimp Salad2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail1 green bell pepper, finely chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped5 cloves garlic, minced1 sweet onion, dicedchopped fresh cilantro1 avocado – peeled, pitted and dicedsalt and pepper to taste½ cup olive oilchili pepper flakesPlace shrimp in a large mixing bowl with red and green bell peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with olive…

Facebook friend, Tyree, asked for a slow-cooker recipe. Too hot for the oven. I have a Z-Line oven and it does put off a lot of heat. Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushrooms and Egg Noodles 2 yellow onions finely chopped16 ounces white mushrooms quartered4 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes4 cups beef stock, divided½…

Here’s something else you can do with those big ol’ boobs of yours! Bourbon Chicken 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves½ cup packed brown sugar½ cup soy sauce⅜ cup bourbon2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon garlic powder Gather all ingredients.Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish.Mix together brown sugar, soy…

Happy Monday! Hope you had a good weekend. Here’s a good dish for a cloudy, cooler day in Redding. Chicken and Mushrooms 3 lb. Chicken thighs, or boneless, skinless breasts1 lb. Mushrooms, sliced2 Garlic cloves, chopped or 2 tsp jarred garlic1 Onion, sliced6 tbsp. Olive oil1 tbsp. Butter1/2 c Sherry2 tbsp. chicken stock1 tsp. Basil, crushed1 tsp….