Mussels In White Wine with Sopressata & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Mussels In White Wine with Sopressata & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

If you ain’t makin’ seafood for the Holidays, you ain’t doin’ it right. This is a recipe I got from an old Italian fisherman, named Luigi Hookatesticali. He died shortly after a nasty accident while casting his line.   Mussels In White Wine with Sopressata & Sun-Dried Tomatoes   4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Teaspoon…

Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms in Butter, Wine, Garlic and Lemon

Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms in Butter, Wine, Garlic and Lemon

Food quote of the day, from Dolly Parton: “My weaknesses have always been food and men—in that order.” Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms in Butter, Wine, Garlic and Lemon 1 stick butter, divided Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on 6-10 cloves garlic, diced 1 lb. cremini mushrooms…

Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Strata with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes

Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Strata with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes

Last week, when I was filling in for Billy Pilgrim, someone asked me to post a breakfast recipe. My recipes are so dis-organized, it took me until this morning to find what I was looking for. 2023…organize these damn recipes. Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Strata with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes 6 cups cubed day-old French…

Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Bake

Let’s bake some pasta!Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Bake1 tablespoon olive oil3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubedKosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste4 garlic cloves, minced2 ½ cups chicken broth2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta2 cups grated Parmesan cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella cheeseHeat oil in a large skillet…

Sausage, White Bean and Tortellini Soup

Sausage, White Bean and Tortellini Soup

It’s gonna be a cold and hopefully, wet weekend in Redding. Here’s something to warm your cockles:Sausage, White Bean and Tortellini Soup1 tablespoon olive oil4 links hot or sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings2 cloves minced garlic1 onion, chopped1 medium rib celery, choppedOne 15-ounce can white beans, like cannellini or navy, rinsed and drainedOne 15-ounce…

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Blue Cheese-Ranch Dressing

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Blue Cheese-Ranch Dressing

It’s time to fire the deep-fryer for a chicken sandwich.Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Blue Cheese-Ranch Dressing4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs4 of your favorite bunsfresh cilantrobread & butter pickle chipsvegetable oil, for frying (enough to submerge chicken)BUTTERMILK MARINADE4 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon cayenneGarlic salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFLOUR MIX2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoon…

Beer Can Chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Today is National Chicken Lady Day, which honors Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree. Dupree was the Director of Community Relations and Training at the second-largest chicken restaurant chain in the world for over 12-years. Dr. Dupree led numerous efforts to improve education in her community. She provided training and certification that led to business opportunities to…

Spicy Fried Wings

Spicy Fried Wings

I think I’ll fire up my new deep fryer again and make KFC copy-cat, spicy wings. Why wouldn’t I? Spicy Fried Wings Spicy Chicken Seasoning:1 tablespoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1 teaspoon lemon-pepper12 whole chicken wings, cut in 1/2 at the joint and tips removed Spicy Chicken…

Beef Tips with Gravy over Noodles

Beef Tips with Gravy over Noodles

The weather says it’s time to step up your comfort food game. Beef Tips with Gravy over Noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion chopped2 pounds cubed chuck or stew meat10 ½ ounces beef broth10 ½ ounces onion soup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 bay leafKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteCooked egg noodles, for servingTo Thicken Gravy:3 tablespoons…