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It’s National Cheeseburger Day! My favorites in Redding, in no particular order…In N Out, Damburger, Dudes, Red Robin, LuLu’s. Jucy Lucy Ingredients for 4 Jucy Lucys1 1/2-2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning4 slices Kraft American cheese, cut into fourths4 of your favorite, soft hamburger bunsDill pickle…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Let’s make enchiladas. Chicken Enchiladas Rojas Red enchilada sauce, homemade or canned1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin and bones discarded1 7-ounce can diced green chilesKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste8 taco size, corn or flour tortillas2 ½…

I saw that rain a comin’, comin’ ’round the bend, so I fired up my crock-pot since I don’t know when. Asian Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos 4-5 lb. pork shoulder/pork butt trimmed of excess fat1tablespoon olive oil Butt Rub2tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil2tablespoons ginger powder1tablespoon garlic powder1tsp onion powderKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste Slow Cooker Sauce1/2cup…

When I had Tappan Out Pizza, I would do my deep cleaning on Sundays or Mondays, when we were closed. Often, I would do some cooking while I was there. So, let’s take my Tappan Out pizza sauce and make spaghetti.   Tappan Out Spaghetti and Meatballs   Sauce: Four 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes…

We’re starting to settle into nice fall weather here in Redding. Time to bone up on soups, stews and such. Seafood Gumbo. Serves 8…or so 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 large onion, diced1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 cup chopped celery1 chopped green bell pepper1 chopped red bell pepper1 10oz package frozen okra1/2 cup sliced scallion8…

Why wouldn’t I? Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Tomatillo Salsa1 pound fresh tomatillos3 fresh serrano chiles3 garlic cloves, unpeeled1 large onion, coarsely choppedOlive oil, as neededKosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves1/4 cup chicken broth, or more as needed Chilaquiles1/3 cup vegetable oil12 corn tortillas, preferably stale, cut into 6 wedges.3 cups…

I’m sure looking forward to the debate tonight. Big debate party at my place tonight. That is to say, Beth, myself and my cat Romeo. Must have food. I’m thinking nachos, sandwiches, popcorn, cold beer and…   One Pot Sticky Wings   4 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, drums and flats separated. 2 tablespoons minced…

That was a helluva way to kick off the NFL season last night. The Ravens lost by literally a toe! Tonight, Packers & Eagles from Brazil…why? College football tomorrow. Thirteen NFL games on Sunday. Niners and Jets Monday night. We’ve got football coming out of our bunghole! Must have food. Spicy Pineapple-Cilantro Chicken Wings For the Marinade:1…

It’s football night in America! Chiefs and Ravens tonight. Packers and Eagles tomorrow night. Thirteen games on Sunday and Monday Night Football features the Niners and Jets. Must have food.   Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Servings for 4 hungry jerks!   For the Jerk Shrimp: 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2…

I made a dummed down version of chicken cacciatore last night. It was very good, but I prefer the classic recipe from our Italian housekeeper, Maria Rosa Rotondo-Areola. Chicken Cacciatore 8 Boneless skinless chicken thighs¼ cup all-purpose flourKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil separated1 yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons2 cloves…