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Today is National French Fried Shrimp Day. Now, I don’t know the difference between French fried and just fried, but I’ll be bustin’ out the ol’ Ninja Indoor Grill & Air-Fryer tonight. Happy Saturday! Air-Fried Shrimp 2 lbs. large shrimp peeled, de-veined, tails intact1 cup flouronion powdergarlic powderOld Bay SeasoningCajun SeasoningKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2…

This shrimp appetizer is a game-changer. I first had this 2 years ago, when we spent Christmas in Santa Barbara. My sister-in-law, Kathy, made this from her grandmother’s recipe. Beth has the same grandmother. Beth and I have been married nearly 35 years. Why is it, I first learned of this masterpiece just 2 years…

Our very dear friend Teresa, who sadly passed too soon several years ago, used to make the best Rumaki for our Christmas and New Year’s parties. Now, her husband and our dear friend, John, is with her. It’s a great party snack for the holidays and brings us great memories. Rest easy John & TJ….

If you’re still trying to come up with a sexy Christmas Eve dinner, this ought to do the trick.   Steak Marsala   1cup chicken broth ½-ounce dried porcini mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced thin Kosher salt and fresh-pepper, to taste Four 6-8-ounce sirloin steaks 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon…

Christmas Eve is one week from today…Yikes! Cioppino is a must for many families during the Holidays. This one comes from the Putah Creek Cafe in Winters. It’s expensive, time consuming and a lot of work, but if you want to show your friends and family a lot of love on Christmas Eve or New…

Yesterday, Beth asked me, “Wadaya want for Christmas Eve dinner?” I really didn’t have an answer. Then, I found a recipe in my annals. BTW…what are YOU doing for Christmas Eve dinner? Steak Diane Four 6–8-ounce steaks…your favorite cut.Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup beef broth4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons tomato paste2…

Pour yourself a glass of wine, dim the lights and ask Alexa to play Sinatra. Now…cut the cheese. French Onion Mac N Cheese 6 tbsp. butter, divided, plus more room temperature for brushing2 real big yellow onions, halved and sliced into half-moonsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste12 oz. cavatappi or other short curly pasta2 tbsp. all-purpose…

I am in the mood for a damn rib, dammit!   Honey-Garlic Ribs   2 racks of pork ribs ½ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon garlic salt   Preheat the oven to 375. Slice ribs…