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It’s a Taco Tuesday so let’s make some tostadas. Hey, dad would love these on Sunday. He may even forgive you for all the bad things you did! Tequila-Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas with Mexican Slaw 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil1/2 tsp. pure chipotle chile powderKosher salt, to taste1 lb. extra-large (26 to 30 per lb.) shrimp,…
Fathers Day is this Sunday! It wouldn’t kill ya to make dad a nice meal. Baltimore Pit Beef Sandwich with Garlic-Parmesan Fries andCreamed Spinach For the Meat:1 tablespoon fine sea saltFreshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder2 teaspoons dried oregano1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder2 pounds beef top round, cut into 2 equal pieces For…
Beth and I were at Applebee’s the other night having a cocktail (Thanks Les Remley) and waiting for our to-go order. I saw a plate of their famous riblets go out to a table and it reminded me, I can do that. Smoked, Sweet and Sticky Riblets 4lbs pork ribletsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2…
I’m sure the Rat Pack loved a good Caprese salad. How about a Caprese steak? This will knock your d**k in the dirt! BTW…what does that mean anyway? Caprese Steak 3/4 c. balsamic vinegar4 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. honey2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 tbsp. dried thyme1 tbsp. dried oregano4 of your favorite cuts of steak2 beefsteak tomatoes,…
Happy Taco Tuesday Eve! Next time you plan a Mexican fiesta, try my carnitas recipe. It’s a real crowd pleaser I’ll tell ya. Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos and Grilled Mexican Street Corn 3 whole ancho chiles3 whole pasilla chiles4 cloves garlic, unpeeled2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce1 small can green chiles with liquid1/2 medium white onion,…
My long time, radio colleague (I’m talkin’ 25 years), Rick Healy (afternoons on Q97), mentioned he barbecued a tasty skirt steak the other night. So… Beer Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak 2 lbs. skirt steak2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (2 limes)Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup beer5 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil 1.Sprinkle steaks…
Sometimes you find great recipes on a package of cheese. Here’s one from Sargento. Four Cheese Southwest Steak Sandwich with Cilantro LimeChimichurri 2–8-ounce strip steaksKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste4 thick-cut slices tomato4 slices Sargento 4 Cheese Southwest4 thick-cut slices country bread, lightly grilled CILANTRO LIME CHIMICHURRI:2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1-1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2…
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up and that means BBQ! If you’ve ruined more ribs than you care to recall, here’s a recipe and method called “Ribs for Dummies” I got this out of a barbecue cook book years ago and it works well. It’s an oven to grill method. If you screw this up,…
Trying to stay with the low carb/no carb thing, I made a classic fish picatta last night. Give it a go. It turned out very nice. Fish Picatta2 tablespoons olive oil4-6 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, sole, rockfish)Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper1/4 cup flour1/4 cup white wine2 lemons, juiced2 tablespoons capers2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons…
I made some delicious cube steaks last night. My son said best he’s ever had. It’s a classic, like me. Cube Steaks with Onion Gravy2 lb. cube steak (about 4 pieces)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 c. all-purpose flour2 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons3 tbsp….
