Marinated Tri-Tip Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Cream Sauce

Marinated Tri-Tip Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Cream Sauce

I think it’s time for a sandwich which features something that once had a pulse.Marinated Tri-Tip Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Cream SauceCARAMELIZED ONIONS4 jumbo yellow onions, halved and sliced into thin half moonsHoney1/2 cup olive oil4 tablespoons unsalted butterKosher salt, to tasteHORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE1 cup mayo1 cup sour cream1/4 cup buttermilk1/2 cup prepared…

Hot Wings with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Sauce

Hot Wings with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Sauce

Another great weekend is ahead, packed with some great sports contests…World Series, Ducks and Cal, NASCAR at Martinsville, Kings and Heat, Warriors and Hornets, Sharks and Lightning, Raiders and Saints, Niners and Rams. There’s probably some soccer somewhere, but who cares? Take your pick and I’ll be your wingman!Hot Wings with Blue Cheese-Yogurt SauceFor the…

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

Get some Ol’ Blue Eyes and Dino rollin’ out of your Bluetooth speaker. Pour yourself a glass of Malbec and make freaking dinner!Chicken Piccata2 boneless, skinless chicken breastsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFlour, for dredgingOlive oilDry white wine2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons caperFresh lemon juice from 1 lemon1 ½ cups…

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

The spaghetti carbonara was great last night, so I thought I’d stay on the pasta train. If you like it hot and spicy, try this:Shrimp Fra Diavolo1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling1-pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced2 to 4 anchovy fillets, chopped1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more,…

Chicago Steakhouse Sandwich

Chicago Steakhouse Sandwich

I’m craving a steak and a good sandwich, so why not do both? Go ahead and splurge. Joey says the economy is really healthy! Everything is really cheap these days!Chicago Steakhouse SandwichSteak:One 20-ounce boneless rib eye steakKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperSauteed Garlicky Spinach:3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon crushed red…

Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Here’s another Q97 listener inspired dish. Put some Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra on the record player and pour yourself a glass of Malbec for this one.Garlic Parmesan Chicken8 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes4 cups baby spinach, chopped4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1 tablespoon Italian seasoningKosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to…

My Big Cheesy Manicotti (That is not an euphemism!)

My Big Cheesy Manicotti (That is not an euphemism!)

One of my great Q97 listeners, Chyla, suggested stuffed shells for dinner tonight. Thanks Chyla!My Big Cheesy Manicotti (That is not an euphemism!)14 manicotti pasta tubes, uncooked4 cups ricotta cheese2 cups shredded Mozzarella, divided1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided2 eggs1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2 cups spaghetti sauce, with or…

Honey, Lime, Siracha Chicken Skewers and Peanut Sauce

Honey, Lime, Siracha Chicken Skewers and Peanut Sauce

Sometimes on Mondays, I just feel like stabbing something.Honey, Lime, Siracha Chicken Skewers and Peanut Sauce4 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon vegetable oilLime zest, from two limesFresh lime juice, from 2 limes4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped2 tablespoons Sriracha sauceKosher salt to taste3…