Again, what to do with leftover tri-tip. Santa Maria/Mexican Tri-Tip Tacos with Guacamole and Pico 2-4 lbs. Tri-Tip (You can use leftover Santa Maria Tri-Tip)1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powderKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon granulated, or garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon onion powder Roasted yellow onionsSliced radishChopped iceberg or romaine lettuceCilantro for guacamole,…
The next time you barbecue, grill, or smoke a tri-tip, make an extra one for sandwiches. Tri-Tip French Dips with Homemade Au Jus 2 tablespoons butter½ medium red onion, chopped (for jus)½ medium red onion, sliced into half-moons (for sandwiches)2 garlic cloves, minced or 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic2 packages au jus mix¼ cup sake2 tablespoons Worcestershire…
Sometimes I fell like I have to go full speed and pretend I’m feeding the cast of “Yellowstone” All Inclusive, Wire to Wire, Santa Maria Tri-Tip Ingredients2 tablespoons granulated garlicKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 beef tri-tip, preferably with some fat on one side (2 ½-4 pounds)Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish, recipe followsTomato Relish, recipe followsGrilled…
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Wings with Honey-Siracha Sauce Ingredients2 pounds chicken wings1 egg, beaten3 cups Flamin’ Hot CheetosHoney Sriracha Sauce1/4 cup honey1/4 cup sriracha1/4 cup butter, melted Instructions1.Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.2.Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.3.Place the 3 cups of Flamin Hot Cheetos in a large Ziplock bag, squeeze out the air, and then…
A listener sent this recipe to me several years ago and it is damn good! It wouldn’t kill ya to try it. Makes for great tacos too! Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon 1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon garlic powder1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice1/4 cup honey1 green onion, chopped1 1/2 lbs. salmon fillets In a large…
Grilled Romaine might make the cut this weekend on the boat too. Would it kill ya to eat a salad? Grilled Romaine 6 heads of romaine lettuce (or packaged romaine hearts)Olive oilJuice from fresh lemonsBalsamic vinegarKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteParmesan, Feta, or Blue cheese Preheat a grill.Rinse and dry the romaine. If you’re using heads…
Friday night dinner on the houseboat will be those damn, boring, blackened fish tacos and cumin dusted tortilla chips with salsa. Let the games begin boys! Blackened Tilapia Tacos 1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped1 cup thinly sliced white onion1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1…
Happy Friday! How ’bout some seafood mac n cheese to go along with that rib-eye this weekend? Surf and turf baby! Seafood Mac N Cheese 16 oz. pasta (ziti, penne, rigatoni, elbows, corkscrew shapes like fusilli)8 oz. Claw Crab Meat8 oz. Shrimp, peeled, tail removed and deveined8 oz. Sour Cream4 Tablespoons Butter2 Tablespoons Flour1 green onion, minced1…
I got this recipe from McCormick spices. I’ve made it before. It’s simple and really terrific if the mood strikes you. Mexican Style Shrimp Po’ Boys 1½ lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lime, divided1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder1 tsp. McCormick Chili Powder½ tsp. McCormick Ground Cuminkosher salt½ c. mayonnaise1…
I’m starting to think about a couple of dinners on my upcoming houseboat weekend with some large, sweaty, smelly, beastly men. Tacos might make the cut. This is an outstanding recipe that I adapted from many other recipes. Hot, soft and creamy. Whew! I need a cigarette. Pot Roast Tacos One 4-pound center-cut boneless chuck roastKosher salt,…
