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Cold Shrimp Salad2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail1 green bell pepper, finely chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped5 cloves garlic, minced1 sweet onion, dicedchopped fresh cilantro1 avocado – peeled, pitted and dicedsalt and pepper to taste½ cup olive oilchili pepper flakesPlace shrimp in a large mixing bowl with red and green bell peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with olive…

Facebook friend, Tyree, asked for a slow-cooker recipe. Too hot for the oven. I have a Z-Line oven and it does put off a lot of heat. Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushrooms and Egg Noodles 2 yellow onions finely chopped16 ounces white mushrooms quartered4 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes4 cups beef stock, divided½…

Here’s something else you can do with those big ol’ boobs of yours! Bourbon Chicken 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves½ cup packed brown sugar½ cup soy sauce⅜ cup bourbon2 tablespoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon garlic powder Gather all ingredients.Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish.Mix together brown sugar, soy…

Happy Monday! Hope you had a good weekend. Here’s a good dish for a cloudy, cooler day in Redding. Chicken and Mushrooms 3 lb. Chicken thighs, or boneless, skinless breasts1 lb. Mushrooms, sliced2 Garlic cloves, chopped or 2 tsp jarred garlic1 Onion, sliced6 tbsp. Olive oil1 tbsp. Butter1/2 c Sherry2 tbsp. chicken stock1 tsp. Basil, crushed1 tsp….

Well, tomorrow is my last day of doing the morning show with my lifelong friend, Billy Pilgrim. It’s been a blast. We had a lot of fun this week. Catch us tomorrow morning, starting at 6:00, on Q97.3 FM Baked Pasta with Sausage and Ricotta 1 1/2 lbs. mild or hot Italian sausage, (casings removed)3 cloves garlic,…

I’m a simple man with simple needs. Simple foods are often the best foods. Happy Taco Tuesday! Simple Street Tacos 2 tablespoons soy sauceFresh lime juice from two limes2 tablespoons canola oil, divided4 cloves garlic, minced (I use Christopher Ranch in the jar)2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon onion powder1 1/2-2 pounds…

WFDT? Grilled Steak Fajitas. This recipe calls for skirt steak, but you can use anything really, flank steak, thinly sliced top round, tri-tip, etc. Hey, it’s your recipe. Have fun with it! Grilled Steak Fajitas with Onions and Peppers 1 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powderKosher salt…

BBQ oysters are on sale this week at R&R Quality Meats & Seafood. Grilled oysters, cold beer and the Giants and Rangers on TV (Apple tv+) can’t be a bad thing. BTW…If you can’t watch the game tonight, hear the game on XS Sports 96.1 FM in Redding.   Grilled Oysters with Cheese Topping and…

The next time you catch some nice Lake Shasta Bass or Catfish, or just go to the store and pick out some nice filets, blacken those suckers up and make a sandwich.Blackened Fish Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise and Mango Salsa1/4 cup paprika2 tablespoons ground thyme2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4…

Happy Taco Tuesday on a Monday! I thought I would be pro-active and post this today, in case you want to give ’em a go tomorrow. Sizzling Pork Tacos 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder or blade steak cut into cubesKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste3 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon…