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I made some hot, steamy fuh-jy-tas on the Blackstone last night.   Steak Fajitas   2 pounds steak of your choice 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 red bell peppers, sliced 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced 2 yellow onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic minced 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 packages fajita seasoning Flour tortillas Lime wedges,…

Happy Weekend! If you have some shrimp in the freezer, bust ’em out and get to work! This tostada is tasty, refreshing and pairs well with a bloody Mary!   Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas   For the Shrimp Ceviche: 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small pieces 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (enough…

Happy Friday!I found my recipe for Korean tacos. I’m gonna fire the Ninja this weekend.  Korean BBQ Bulgogi Beef Tacos 3 pounds boneless beef short ribsFlour or corn tortillasLime wedges, for squeezing Marinade1 cup sodium soy sauce1/2 cup mirin1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup sesame oil6 cloves garlic6 scallionsOne inch knob, peeled & grated fresh ginger Asian SlawNapa cabbage…

It looks like it’s gonna be really nice this weekend in Redding. So…fire the grill! These chicken thighs make for great tacos! Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Thighs The Meat and Marinade4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs1 C. packed light brown sugar1 C. soy sauce6 cloves of garlic, chopped1-2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1 onion halved and…

St. Patrick’s Day is this coming Monday. If you’re looking for a good Corned Beef & Cabbage recipe, my mom always made a good one that is certain to knock your shillelagh in the dirt! Ruthie’s Corned Beef & Cabbage with Horseradish & Mustard Sauce 1 corned beef brisket (about 4 pounds) with spice packet2 tablespoons brown…

I’m in the mood for a cheesy, ooey-gooey sandwich   Tappan Out Patty Melt   2 pounds ground beef 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Montreal steak seasoning, to taste 12 slices good quality bread (I use rye) ½ cup Secret Sauce, recipe follows 3 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced 6 slices American cheese 1 stick, or…

After the Tyrus show last night, I got home and watched a couple of re-runs of Everybody Loves Raymond. A running gag on the show, was Deborah’s Lemon Chicken. My mom’s recipe was for lemon-pepper wings. It applies very well to thighs, as well. Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs 8 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-inJuice from one or two lemonsKosher…

Chicken wings for dummies. Couldn’t be easier. Mix all the crap together, get it in the crock pot and walk away. SLOW COOKER STICKY CHICKEN WINGS 3 pounds chicken wings2 tablespoons cornstarchSesame seeds for garnishFresh cilantro, chopped for garnishScallions, chopped for garnish FOR THE SAUCE1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup prepared hoisin sauce1/3 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup honey4…

Our engineer here at Q97, Barry, shared this recipe with me, so I’m sharing it with you. Thanks Bear! Cowboy Spaghetti 16 oz spaghetti or linguine24 oz. sirloin steak2 tbsp butter4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup fresh Parmesan, gratedMontreal Steak Seasoning, to tasteKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to tastePinch of red pepper flakes Bring the steak…

  Last week, I made the mistake of not posting tacos on Taco Tuesday. Man, did I hear it from you! Thanks for the input!   FOR THE TACOS Juice of 3 limes Chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. cumin Olive oil Zest of 1 lime Kosher salt, to…