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Happy Friday…Happy Weekend! Sometimes you just wanna set something on fire. Fire-Eater Chicken Wings3 to 4 pounds chicken wingsFor the rub1 tablespoon hot or sweet paprika1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon celery seed2 tablespoons sesame oil or vegetable oil For the…

My son, Andrew, came up with this recipe when he was in culinary school. He got an A on this assignment. He is now cooking professionally at one of Redding’s best restaurants. #prouddad Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs with a Spicy Peanut Sauce 8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed6 cups water1/2 cup chili-garlic sauce1…

It’s National Grilled Cheese Day, so let’s grill some chicken.Smoky Grilled Paprika Chicken1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt4 tablespoons smoked paprika4 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons Sriracha2 teaspoon minced garlic1 large lemon juicedKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional6 pounds assorted skin on, bone in chicken thighs and skinless, boneless breasts Paprika…

I tried a popular fried chicken place in Redding a couple of weeks ago and in my opinion, it was ok, at best and pretty pricey. My initial thought was, my mom’s fried chicken was so much better. Give that woman a carton of Raleigh’s and a six pack of Olympia and she would fry…

Got leftover Easter ham? Tampa Cuban Sandwich Ingredients for 1 sandwichFor the Pork:5 pounds boneless pork shoulder1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/2 cup fresh orange juice8 large cloves garlic2 teaspoons dried oreganoKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 bay leaves For the Sandwich:1 9-inch piece Cuban bread4 thin slices glazed ham3 to 4 thin slices Genoa salami with peppercorns (about…

I love English translations of Italian food. “in the style of the whore.” is…PASTA PUTTANESCA 1-pound dried fettuccine, linguine or bucatini6 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press2 teaspoons anchovy paste1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice (preferably Italian)1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives2 tablespoons drained capersPinch of sugar…

Happy Taco Tuesday!Mexican Shrimp Cocktail3 Roma or plum style tomatoes, diced.½ cup diced red onion⅓ cup chopped cilantro plus additional for garnish1 jalapeno seeded as desired and finely diced.1 English cucumber (No need to peel) finely diced.2 limesKosher salt12 ounces cocktail sauce (homemade or your favorite brand)1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp cooked or…

If you’re headed to Oracle Park on Friday for the Giants’ home opener versus the Royals, don’t miss out on the garlic fries. If not, get to cookin’ and go Giants! Oracle Park Gilroy Garlic Fries Frozen Fries or Fresh cut potatoes Both works fine, the trick is to set them in a bowl of cold water…

Today is National Clam on the Half Shell Day. I gotta say…I’ve never met a clam I didn’t like! Clams Casino Rock salt or pickling salt24 cherry stone clams (buy them scrubbed, split them and loosen clam)1 stick butter, softened1 teaspoon minced garlic1 shallot, finely chopped1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon black pepperA few drops hot sauce4…

Opening weekend of baseball…crab cakes and cold beer might be the ticket. Ingredients for 6-8 beautiful cakes about 4 ounces each2/3 cup mayonnaise6 egg yolks2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustardKosher salt and fresh ground pepper1/4 teaspoon blackening seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup finely chopped parsley2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs2 lbs. crabmeat 1.Mix…