Braised Squid Stuffed with Chorizo

Braised Squid Stuffed with Chorizo

Braised Squid Stuffed with Chorizo 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil8 ounces fresh chorizo, peeled and crumbled1 cup fresh bread crumbs1 1/2 pounds whole squid with tentacles1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped2 bay leaves4 strips lemon zest1 cup white wine2 cups fish or chicken stock1 (32 ounce) can whole tomatoes in juiceKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper,…

Rib-Eye Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Rib-Eye Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

The NFL Playoffs are here! I’m rooting for two teams tomorrow. The Browns, for my friend Robert Withrow (a.k.a. Robert Christopher) and the Dolphins, for my son Max and because they’re playing the Chiefs. Double this recipe for a crowd. Rib-Eye Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese and CaramelizedOnions and Mushrooms 1 lb. boneless rib-eye steak2 tablespoons balsamic…

Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Bang Bang Chicken Wings

It’s Super Wild Card Weekend. No Niners till next weekend, but good games. Saturday…doubleheader, Sunday…tripleheader, Monday Night Football. Time to plan your game day menu. This is a smoker to fryer recipe. If you fry them only, fry in batches and increase the frying time to 10-12 minutes. Bang Bang Chicken Wings Bang Bang Sauce:1 cup mayo1/4…

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Baby backs in the oven is one of my favorites. Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs ½ cup ancho Chile powder¼ cup white sugar¼ cup brown sugar¼ cup Kosher salt2 tablespoons fresh-ground pepper1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper1 rack baby back pork ribs1 cup barbeque sauce Preheat oven to…

Marinated Flank Steak With Blue Cheese Schmear

Marinated Flank Steak With Blue Cheese Schmear

Marinated Flank Steak With Blue Cheese Schmear 1 1/2-2 lbs. flank steaksMarinade1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper2 tablespoons minced garlic1/4 cup olive oil Schmear1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled3 tablespoons salted butter, room temp1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon chopped fresh thymesalt & pepper 1.Trim steak of any excess…

Sticky Baked Drumsticks

Sticky Baked Drumsticks

The next time you see that big family pack of drumsticks in your freezer and wondering what to do with them, fire your oven and get sticky! Sticky Baked Drumsticks Olive oil, to drizzle12 chicken drumsticksKosher salt and fresh, ground pepper, to tasteSesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions, for garnishFor the glaze:1/2 cup honey1/4 cup fish sauce2…

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

Happy Friday! Here’s a classic weekend recipe that’ll surely warm your cockles.   Beef Stew   1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pounds trimmed chuck roast, cut into 8 pieces Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour…