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Turkey leftovers? If your mother in law cooks the bejesus out of your turkey, this is a great way to disguise the taste of over-done, dry turkey. Turkey Enchiladas For the sauce:2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil1 small onion, diced1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2…

Black Friday is a week away. Time to start thinking about what to do with turkey leftovers. Here’s a good one, made famous at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Hot Browns Leftover turkey breast, slicedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepperFor the sauce:2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups whole milk2 cups grated sharp white…

My Italian hero is Sylvester Stallone, the “Tulsa King” on Paramount+ I highly recommend it. Italian Hero Sandwich 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried oregano1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustardKosher salt & fresh-ground black pepper, to taste1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Italian bread, about 24 inches long, cut in half lengthwise1⁄2 cup seeded and chopped pepperoncini pepper1⁄2…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Chicken Taquitos in Green Sauce For the taquitos:1 lb. chicken breast (cooked and shredded)12 small corn tortillasVegetable oil (for frying)Kosher salt, to tasteShredded cheese For the green sauce:6 medium tomatillos, husked2 jalapeños1 small onion1 clove garlicFresh cilantro, torn handful1 cup waterKosher salt, to taste1 tbsp olive oil For topping:Shredded lettuceCrumbled queso fresco or cotija cheeseSour cream In…

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…

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…