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Nashville Hot Chicken with Cole Slaw Coleslaw1/4 cup mayonnaise1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon white vinegar4 cups finely shredded cabbageKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste Nashville Hot Sauce1 stick unsalted butter4 teaspoons minced garlicCayenne pepper, to taste2/3 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce4 teaspoons light brown sugar Sandwich4 boneless-skinless chicken thighs2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup buttermilk, room temperatureFrank’s RedHot…

Brandi in Redding texted me yesterday, looking for a fish taco recipe on Taco Tuesday. This is arguably my favorite fish taco recipe. You can also cook these in an air fryer.   Beer Battered fish Tacos with Quick Pickled Onions and Cucumber and Chipotle Crema   Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour…

I found a pound of shrimp in my freezer. So… Shrimp Fra Diavolo (Brother Devil) and Pasta Extra-virgin olive oil1-pound medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced2 to 4 anchovy fillets, chopped1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 28 -ounce can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand1/2 cup dry white wineKosher salt, to taste1 teaspoon dried oregano1 pound…

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…