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It’s National Pulled Pork Day! So, pull your pork and don’t let your meat loaf! That never gets old!Oven Roasted Pulled PorkFor the Pulled Pork:Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon ground mustard1 6-pound bone-in pork shoulder1 cup apple juice4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon…

This has nothing to do with my recipe posting, but Kelsey J from Power 94.7 and I just had a discussion about cilantro. She said her day would literally be ruined if she ate cilantro. She would rather eat a bar of soap. I love cilantro. When I had the pizza place, I would put…

It’s National Noodle Day and Garlic Lovers Day. Coincidence? I think not. Garlic Shrimp Pasta & Lemon Garlic Shrimp 1 lb. medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed1 lb. spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or bucatini noodles8 garlic cloves or more, according to personal taste, minced1/4 cup butterolive oil ( 3 drizzles)Italian seasoningfresh ground pepperred pepper flakessaltherbs ( according to…

Happy National Taco Day! Let’s grill a steak. Grilled Rib-Eye with Garlic Butter Rub ingredients for two rib-eyes2 teaspoons Kosher salt¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon turmeric½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1. In a bowl, combine rub. Rub both sides of each steak with the rub and pat…

I had a dream last night that I combined my mom’s Salisbury steak gravy recipe with rib-eye steaks. Weird huh? Salisbury Rib-Eye Steaks Two 1 lb. Rib-Eye SteaksGarlic salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste For the Gravy:2 tablespoons olive oil1 yellow onion, halved and sliced into half moons2 large garlic cloves, minced (I use garlic from the…

During my cliff diving days in Ensenada, I learned how to make Ensenada-style fish tacos. The only “cliff diving” I do now, is off a houseboat on Lake Shasta. Back then, I could really pull off a Speedo! Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Taco Slaw Batter:1-1 1/2 cups cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Creamy Sriracha Sauce Tacos:2 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed2 Tbsp olive oil, divided2 tsp paprika1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp onion powder½ tsp garlic powderKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to tasteFlour tortillasLime wedges, for squeezing Cilantro-Lime Slaw:1 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp honey2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime…

Somedays, you just want to tell people to “Stick it!” Happy Friday! Garlic-Butter Surf n Turf Skewers 1 ½-pounds steak, cut into 1 ½-inch chunks, top sirloin or other grilling steak, about 1 ¼-inches thick1 ½-pounds large shrimp, de-veined and shells removed1/3-cup olive oilKosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste Garlic-Butter1 stick salted butter, melted, if using…

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…

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…