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Chicken wings for dummies. Couldn’t be easier. Mix all the crap together, get it in the crock pot and walk away. SLOW COOKER STICKY CHICKEN WINGS 3 pounds chicken wings2 tablespoons cornstarchSesame seeds for garnishFresh cilantro, chopped for garnishScallions, chopped for garnish FOR THE SAUCE1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup prepared hoisin sauce1/3 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup honey4…

Our engineer here at Q97, Barry, shared this recipe with me, so I’m sharing it with you. Thanks Bear! Cowboy Spaghetti 16 oz spaghetti or linguine24 oz. sirloin steak2 tbsp butter4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup fresh Parmesan, gratedMontreal Steak Seasoning, to tasteKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to tastePinch of red pepper flakes Bring the steak…

  Last week, I made the mistake of not posting tacos on Taco Tuesday. Man, did I hear it from you! Thanks for the input!   FOR THE TACOS Juice of 3 limes Chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. cumin Olive oil Zest of 1 lime Kosher salt, to…

Happy Friday! Don’t let restaurants fool you. “Boneless” chicken wings are nothing more than chicken nuggets. Leave the nuggets to the toddlers. Grow a pair and make the real thing! Barbecued Wings with Dipping Sauces 4-5 lbs. fresh chicken wings, flats & drums separated, tips removed1 tablespoon minced garlicMontreal Steak Seasoning, to taste1 cup sweet BBQ sauce1…

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…