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So, Beth said, “Would it kill ya to fry some chicken in that damn thing?” She was referring to my Ninja Indoor Grill & Air Fryer. Air-Fried Legs & Thighs 6 chicken legs and/or 6 chicken thighs (12 pieces total)Fresh-ground pepperSmoked paprikaGarlic PowderOnion PowderItalian seasoningSeasoned saltOlive oilCornstarch Pre-heat your air fryer to 400.Pat the chicken legs dry with…

I’m looking forward to the Tyson/Paul fight tonight. Paul is favored to win. If he does, it’s because of youth. If Tyson can connect with a good hard punch, he’ll knock Paul’s head into another zip code. Tyson in four rounds! Gotta make some game day food. Check out my recipe below and visit my…

Visit my recipe blog https://q97country.com/daves-food-blog/ and enter to win a gift card to San Francisco Deli in Redding. I give away five gift cards every Friday and you can enter once every day.Check it out! Dry Rub Chicken Wings 2 lbs. chicken wings1 tablespoon olive oil For the Dry Rub:1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion…

It’s National French Dip Day! After the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, the Asphalt Cowboys found ourselves at LuLu’s for lunch. I highly recommend the french dip, or in my case, the double dip, paired with a cool, refreshing gin & tonic! Rib-Eye French Dip with Horseradish Sauce (Not LuLu’s recipe) 2 boneless rib-eye steaks (about 2…

My former bowling partner and very good friend, Rick Torres (Owner of Market Street Pizza & Deli) asked me for a beef rib recipe. I sent him a couple of recipes, including one for the ol’ crock-pot. Happy Friday! Have a good weekend. Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs 4 lbs beef short ribs6 strips of bacon1/2 cup…

Well, I can’t catch fish, but I can eat fish. May your rod always be bent. Air-Fryer Cod Sandwich with Cole Slaw & Tartar Sauce 1 pound cod fillets1 cup Panko breadcrumbs½ cup flour2 large eggsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning4 buns of your choiceTartar sauce (recipe…

Pokin’ through my pantry, I found some lovely manicotti shells. Then, I recalled a recipe involving Italian sausage and cheese. Italian Sausage Manicotti 1 pound Italian sausage, hot or sweet1/2 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoningPinch crushed red pepper flakes8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese1 cup ricotta cheeseFresh-ground pepper, to…

Today is National Chicken Lady Day, which honors Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree. Dupree was the Director of Community Relations and Training at the second-largest chicken restaurant chain in the world for over 12-years. Dr. Dupree led numerous efforts to improve education in her community. She provided training and certification that led to business opportunities to…

Happy Friday! I’m thinkin’ it’s gonna be a slow cooker weekend. Enjoy your weekend! Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts skinned and boneless2 tsp paprika2 tsp cuminKosher salt, to taste2 tsp chili powder6 garlic cloves, minced2 red bell peppers2 small red onions, diced1 jalapeño, diced *optional2-28 oz cans red enchilada sauce2 cup black…

I asked my mother-in-law, Susan, what she would like for game day food on election night. She wants tacos and I usually do whatever she wants. So I guess we’re having tacos. Vote early and vote often. Carne Asada Street Tacos and Mexican Rice For the Carne Asada Marinade:1 lb. flank or skirt steak1/4 cup orange juice1/4…