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Grilled Romaine might make the cut this weekend on the boat too. Would it kill ya to eat a salad? Grilled Romaine 6 heads of romaine lettuce (or packaged romaine hearts)Olive oilJuice from fresh lemonsBalsamic vinegarKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteParmesan, Feta, or Blue cheese Preheat a grill.Rinse and dry the romaine. If you’re using heads…

Friday night dinner on the houseboat will be those damn, boring, blackened fish tacos and cumin dusted tortilla chips with salsa. Let the games begin boys! Blackened Tilapia Tacos 1/4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped1 cup thinly sliced white onion1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1…

Happy Friday! How ’bout some seafood mac n cheese to go along with that rib-eye this weekend? Surf and turf baby! Seafood Mac N Cheese 16 oz. pasta (ziti, penne, rigatoni, elbows, corkscrew shapes like fusilli)8 oz. Claw Crab Meat8 oz. Shrimp, peeled, tail removed and deveined8 oz. Sour Cream4 Tablespoons Butter2 Tablespoons Flour1 green onion, minced1…

I got this recipe from McCormick spices. I’ve made it before. It’s simple and really terrific if the mood strikes you. Mexican Style Shrimp Po’ Boys 1½ lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lime, divided1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder1 tsp. McCormick Chili Powder½ tsp. McCormick Ground Cuminkosher salt½ c. mayonnaise1…

I’m starting to think about a couple of dinners on my upcoming houseboat weekend with some large, sweaty, smelly, beastly men. Tacos might make the cut. This is an outstanding recipe that I adapted from many other recipes. Hot, soft and creamy. Whew! I need a cigarette. Pot Roast Tacos One 4-pound center-cut boneless chuck roastKosher salt,…

It’s watermelon season! Salt on your watermelon? Yes, or no? Watermelon Salad and Blackened Salmon Tacos For the Watermelon Salad2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 lime, zested and juiced1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced4 cups seeded watermelon chunks1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped cilantro or torn basil2 cups baby arugula Add the white…

“Smoke, smoke, smoke that chicken half.” Have a great fourth and God Bless America! Smoked Chicken Halves 1 whole chicken, halvedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp onion powder1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tsp ground cuminCayenne pepper, to tasteVegetable oil for rubbingWhite wine and water, for spritzing APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SAUCE1 cup apple cider vinegar2…

When you say to yourself, “What the hell am going to do with these big breasts of mine?”…make chicken tenders. BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS (Low Carb) 2 lbs. chicken tenders, cut from boneless breasts1 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons parsley, minced1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon paprika1 tsp garlic powderPinch of cayenne pepperKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1⁄2…

Here’s a fun little snack. If you’re on a budget, you can substitute the rib-eye with tri-tip. That’s what I usually do, because I am the cheapest man in Redding! Rib-Eye Quesadillas Steak and Marinade:1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cloves garlicJuice of 1 lemon1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1/2…

I think I’ll make my ziti tonight. I think you should, as well. Quick and Easy Baked Ziti 1 lb. mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 (26 ounce) jar of your favorite pasta sauce, or homemade.1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta or 1 (12 ounce) package penne…