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Today is National Tortilla Chip Day. Why? I have no idea. Might as well go with it.   Tri-Tip Nachos   2 lbs. Smoked Tri-Tip, seasoned with your favorite Mexican seasoning One 15 oz can black beans 1 bag of your favorite tortilla chips 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 3…

I got this recipe from McCormick spices. I use McCormick spices because they now print the name of the spice on the cap of the bottle…genius! So, if you’re looking down on your spices, you can see exactly what you’re looking for!   Mexican Style Shrimp Po’ Boys with Spicy Lime Mayo   2 lbs….

I’ve had ziti on my mind lately. I think it’s because I watched some Last Man Standing re-runs last weekend. I love that show. Vanessa Baxter’s baked ziti was a running gag on the show. This isn’t her recipe, but it’s damn good!   Baked Italian Sausage Ziti   1 lb. dry Ziti pasta 2…

More red meat! A Facebook friend of mine, sent this to me. I haven’t done this yet, but I’m gonna give it a go. I did add the garlic-blue cheese butter, because I like it! Air Fryer Rib-Eye Steak with Garlic-Blue Cheese Butter Two 16 oz. rib-eye steaks½ cup soy sauce¼ cup olive oilMontreal Steak Seasoning, to…

40-22? What the hell? After a shellackin’ like that, Davey needs red meat! Cowboy Steak and Jack Daniels Butter Rub:2 tablespoons chile powder1 tablespoon paprikaKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground cumin2 (16 ounce) bone-in rib-eye steaks (or whatever you like) Whiskey Butter:2 sticks butter, softened2 shallots, minced and soaked…

Here’s a chili I first had years ago at a Super Bowl party. It was the creation of our good friend Kelly Stutchman.   Chicken and White Bean Chili   2 -15-ounce cans white beans, drained 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic…

It’s Super Bowl week. Let’s kick it off with tacos for your bash. Double, triple, or whatever you need to, for a crowd. Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Tacos 1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced flank steak1/4 cup cornstarch1 Tbsp vegetable oil4 tsp Christopher Ranch minced garlic, in water1 inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and minced3/4 cup water3/4 cup…

Happy Friday! Weather be damned, I’m gonna treat myself to this sexy bad boy this weekend.   Ribeye Steak Sandwiches on Texas Toast with Roasted Garlic Mayo   2 (8 oz) Boneless ribeye steaks 1 Sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 Portobello mushrooms, sliced 4 Slices provolone cheese 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, divided 1…

If you’re on chili detail Super Bowl Sunday, blow ’em away with my award-winning recipe.   Grilled Tri-Tip and Rib-Eye Chili   4 pounds steak (I use a combination of tri-tip and rib-eye) 2 pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 2 large onions, diced 6 cloves garlic,…

If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, fill up an ice chest with barbecue oysters and light a fire.   BBQ’ed Oysters with Cheese Topping and Garlic Finishing Butter   Cheese Topping: 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 2 lemons, zested and juiced 1 bunch Italian parsley,…