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Thanksgiving side #2My absolute, all-time favorite Thanksgiving side…my mom’s oyster dressing. It reminds me of the last time I had it with her on Thanksgiving. Even with her dementia, she knocked it out of the park that day! Knowing what was coming, I didn’t want her recipe to be lost forever. As we were eating…

Why dip once, when you can dip twice? Double Dipped Buttermilk Fried Chicken 4 pounds of chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, or 1 whole fryer, cut into 8 piecesGarlic salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 cups buttermilkVegetable or peanut oil for fryingMaple syrup, honey or hot…

Today is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day. Now, with that said, I think we can do away with some of these days. I mean, do we really need “Wear a Band-Aid on Your Finger for No Reason Day’, or “Sing in Your Car Day”, or my favorite, “Wear Your T-shirt Inside Out Day?” Oh…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Let’s make soup! Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons 3 tablespoons good olive oil3 cups yellow onions, chopped (2 onions)1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)4 cups chicken stock1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San MarzanoLarge pinch of saffron threadsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup orzo1/2 cup heavy creamGrilled Cheese Croutons (recipe…

With rain expected in Redding this weekend, it might be a good time to dust off and rinse out that big ol’ stock pot and make a batch of tasty green stuff. This is gonna make your kitchen smell really good! Chili Verde 4 pounds boneless pork butt extra fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch chunks,Kosher salt and…

F**k Halloween…it’s Taco Tuesday! They’re called flautas or taquitos, but for the sake of Taco Tuesday, we’ll call them rolled tacos. Rolled Chicken Tacos 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1-2 tablespoons of your favorite Mexican seasoning. (I make my own)2-3 tablespoons water or chicken stock1 onion2 garlic cloves3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded (I used a rotisserie)4 ounces cotija…

In the early 60’s, John Young of Buffalo, New York was the first person to fry chicken wings commercially.But, on this date in 1964, Buffalo Wings were created by Teressa Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, for her son and some friends as a midnight snack. She ordered a case of chicken…

I traditionally make my first batch of chili for the winter on Halloween. I might bust it out early this year. This is good World Series weekend food.    Dave’s Halloween Chili   3-4 lb. untrimmed tri tip 2 lbs. hot Italian sausage, casings removed and broken up like ground beef 2 onions, diced 1…

Spirit Week continues here at Results Radio. Today is Pick Your Decade Day. I chose the 70’s with a classic dish my mom would make many a Sunday in the 70’s. Ruthie’s Sunday Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy Vegetable oil2 large yellow onions, halved and sliced into thin half moons2 slices white bread1/2 cup whole milk2 pounds…

Today is Hawaiian Beach Day at the radio station. I chose to wear nothing but a Speedo…try and un-see that! I was going to wear flip-flops, but I missed my pedicure appointment…try and un-see that! Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Wings Wings:4 lbs. Chicken Wings Marinade:4 cups Soy Sauce low sodium4 tbsp Brown Sugar2 tbsp Black Garlic Sauce or…