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I opened up my pantry and found a few cans of tuna. Yikes! Crunchy Tuna Casserole 1 lb. bow tie pasta2 tbsp. butter1 onion, chopped6 oz. canned white tuna (packed in oil), drained and flaked, reserve 2 tbsp. oil2 tbsp. flourKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 c. white wine2 c. chicken stock1 c. frozen peas1 tomato,…

It’s a tri-fecta of wings for your Super Bowl party. Go Niners! Slow Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Wings2 lb. chicken wings1/2 stick butter, melted4 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. Dried Parsley1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, dividedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 1. Place chicken wings in a large slow-cooker.2. In a large bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, and…

Beth makes a great stuffed mushroom. I like to sneak some blue cheese in when she’s not looking. These make a great Super Bowl snack. Bacon Blue Stuffed Mushrooms 3 strips bacon12 large mushrooms2 tablespoons butter1 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, sliced6 ounces cream cheese6 ounces blue cheese2/3 cup bread crumbs Cook bacon strips in a large skillet over…

My barbecue game really sucks right now. So until I get that straightened out, I’m using my oven a lot. Oven Roasted Country Style Ribs 6 lbs. country-style pork ribsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste4 teaspoons light brown sugar4 teaspoons chili powder4 teaspoons sweet paprika or smoked paprika4 teaspoons garlic powder4 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons ground…

Who do you like in SB 58? Chiefs? Ravens? Niners? Lions? According to the color scheme of the SB 58 logo, it’s gonna be Ravens/Niners. Oh well. Enjoy the games on Sunday. Blackened Shrimp Nachos Blackened seasoning:paprikagarlic powderonion powderOld Bay or Cajun seasoningdried thymefresh ground black peppercayenne pepperdried oregano Pico De Gallo:4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced1 small…

It’s Championship Sunday! Go Niners! I amped up this recipe for a crowd. Garlic Bread Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches for 8 Hungry Fans For the Chicken4 Tablespoons olive oil4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise (you’ll end up with 8 cutlets)Seasoned croutons, crushed very fineJarred or homemade pestoJarred or homemade meatless marinara16 slices provoloneParmesan (I…

I think you’re gonna need this for the games this weekend. Go Niners! Crispy Sticky Asian Wings For the wings:3 lbs. chicken wings3 tbsp. Rice flourKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste3 green onions, sliced on the biasLime wedges, for squeezing For the sauce:1 tsp sesame oilKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 inch piece of ginger,…

Let’s get serious now, about game-day food. Sausage-Stuffed, Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 1-pound mild, or hot Italian sausage16-24 slices bacon8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded¼ cup chives, finely diced1-pound jalapeños, sliced in half, lengthwise and de-seeded (about 15 peppers) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment…

I wrote this with a crowd in mind, but you can certainly pare it down to whatever you need. So bust out your panini and get to work. You can even add a drizzle of sherry wine to the toppings and call it a “Sherry Panini” Get it? Spicy Italian Panini 16 slices of good, hearty breadMayonnaiseItalian…

To hell with the cold weather. One good thing about it, is comfort food. It’s gonna be nasty in Nor-Cal this weekend. Comfort your soul with my mom’s chicken and dumplings. I’ll be back in July to bitch about the heat. Ruthie’s Chicken and Dumplings 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, dividedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 fryer…