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Here’s a simple, game-day recipe. So simple, even a Dallas Cowboy kicker couldn’t miss with this one! Buffalo Chicken Dip 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones and skin removed16 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup ranch dressing2 cups buffalo wing sauce (I like Frank’s)2 cups Colby Jack cheese1 cup blue cheese, divided¼ cup scallions, chopped Place all ingredients…

I’m in a Creole state of mind. “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” Here’s another recipe you may want to have handy for your Super Bowl party. This recipe is from “The Joy of Cooking” which is a better read, in my opinion than “The Joy of Sex” Creole Barbecued Shrimp Ingredients for 4 main-course servingsCrusty bread dipped…

Congratulations Niner fans! Another impressive performance by the 49er defense. Now, it’s on to Philadelphia. Enjoy the game with some good food. This popped up in my Facebook memories today. I had some shrimp, celery and Frank’s and I thought this might work. It does! Buffalo Fried Shrimp with Fried Celery 2/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup plus 3…

One more cheesy post, here on National Cheese Lovers Day. Jalapeno Popper Cheese Dip 6 slices bacon2 packages 8 oz cream cheese1 cup mayonnaise4-6 chopped jalapeno without seed1 cup cheddar cheese½ cup mozzarella cheese1 cup diced green onions1 cup crackers, crushed½ cup parmesan cheese½ stick butter, melted Preheat oven to 350Combine bacon through green onion in a medium…

Tonight we’ll find out tonight who the Niners play on Sunday in the Divisional Round. I think I’m a Bucs fan tonight. Chorizo and Shrimp Quesadillas with Smoky Guacamole 2 ripe avocados1 lime, juicedA couple pinches Kosher salt1/4 cup sour cream, 3 rounded tablespoonfuls2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo1/2-pound chorizo sausage, sliced thin on an angle1 tablespoon…

Happy Friday! The NFL Wildcard games are this weekend:Saturday…Seahawks @ Niners, Chargers @ JaguarsSunday…Dolphins @ Bills, Giants @ Vikings, Ravens @ BengalsMonday….Cowboys @ Buccaneers Marinated Tri Tip Tacos with Guacamole SauceOne 2–3-pound tri tip, trimmed and silver skin removedFor the marinade:1/4 cup olive oilJuice from 2 fresh limes2 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons onion powder2…

I did a fridge clean out yesterday and realized I had some pretty good ingredients that I could use up for a nice dinner. This looks like a strange combination and it probably is, but it works. It was terrific! This is a perfect dish for the NFL playoffs this weekend. GO NINERS! Chicken Satay with…

I think a steak sandwich is the proper thing to make today. Batten down your hatches and blow your baffles and have a great day! Steak Sandwich with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri and Sauteed Garlicky Spinach For the sandwiches:2 8oz strip steaksKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteMontreal Steak Seasoning, to taste4 thick slices tomato4 slices pepper jack…

Apparently, It’s that time of year when we eat healthy. It sure takes the fun out of cooking. Grilled and Chopped Chicken Salad Ingredients2-4 (depending on size) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tbsp olive oil1 lime, juiced1 tsp chili powder1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powderKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Dressing:¾ cup plain…

If tomorrow is a Taco Tuesday for ya, toss in a little adobo action, or keep this for the Wild Card games this weekend. Go Niners!   Adobo-Marinated Chicken Tacos   4 dried ancho chiles, wiped clean, stemmed, and seeded 4 dried guajillo chiles, wiped clean, stemmed, and seeded Water for soaking the chiles 2…