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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,…

My friend, Michael Jones at Custom Plumbing, asked me for some crock-pot recipes for the Super Bowl. I sent her this one, among others. It’s a good one and feeds a crowd. Crock-Pot Garlic-Honey-Parmesan Wings 6 pounds chicken wings, drums & flats separated, tips removed6 tablespoons minced garlic9 tablespoons olive oil3 cups mayonnaise6 tablespoons honey12 tablespoons grated…

Congratulations Chiefs fans! The refs won another one for ya! Preston and Jeff at KRCR News Channel 7 say it could be a cold, wet weekend. Good time for my mom’s Sunday dinner. Ruthie’s Sunday Salisbury Steak THE GRAVY2 tablespoons oil ( more as needed)2 onions, halved and thinly sliced into half moons12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced6-7…

The NFL Conference Championships are Sunday. Commanders @ Eagles, Bills @ Chiefs. Go Commanders…Go Bills! Enjoy the games! Air Fried Shrimp Po’ Boys 2 lbs. medium raw shrimp peeled, de-veined, tail off2 whole eggs1 cup panko crumbs1 cup fine corn meal1/2 cup cornstarchOnion powderGarlic powderFresh-ground pepper, to tasteDried parsley Cajun Mayo:1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning1/2 cup of mayonnaiseShredded lettuceSliced…

More slow cooker fun for the weekend! Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Drumsticks 3 pounds chicken drumsticksFor the Sauce:1/4 cup honey1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar6 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste1 teaspoon ground ginger For the Slurry:2 tablespoons cold water2 tablespoons cornstarch Garnishes:Toasted sesame seedsFresh cilantro Pat dry your drumsticksPlace drumsticks in…

Bust out the slow cooker for some chicken drumstick fun! Slow Cooker BBQ Sauced Chicken Drumsticks 3 pounds chicken drumsticks2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce1/4 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon Montreal Steak SeasoningKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 1. Pat dry the drumsticks. Season them lightly with salt and…

Happy Taco Tuesday! This is my favorite, go-to taco recipe. Keep it handy for game-day. Pressure Cooker to Oven Pulled Pork Carnitas Tacos For the spice rub:4 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon kosher salt2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika For the pulled pork:4–8-pound (or so) bone-in pork butt,…

It’s National Cheese Lovers Day! So, I thought I’d share a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches that I like to make.   Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese   8 slices thick, white bread (Franz Naked) 8 slices thick-cut bacon 2 teaspoon mayonnaise 6 ounces cream cheese 4 tablespoons diced jalapenos or to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic…

Happy Friday! Tomorrow…Texans @ Chiefs, Commanders @ Lions. Sunday…Rams @ Eagles, Ravens @ Bills. Who do you like to make it to the Conference Championships? Make a sandwich and think about it.   Patty Melt   1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 3/4 teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 2 slices…