Baked Shrimp Scampi

Baked Shrimp Scampi

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Make her something with love and she might just put you back in her will! Baked Shrimp Scampi 2 lbs. Medium 16/20 frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveinedOne and a half sticks of butter½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 cloves Garlic, mincedKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to tastePinch of red pepper flakes,…

Porterhouse Steak with Blue Cheese Butter & Italian Salad

Porterhouse Steak with Blue Cheese Butter & Italian Salad

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Happy Mother’s Day to every great mom reading this post. It takes some big (mozzarella) balls to be a mom! You deserve a great meal! Porterhouse Steak with Blue Cheese Butter & Italian Salad 2 16-20 oz Porterhouse steaks1 cup soy sauce4 tbsp garlic, mincedJuice from 2 lemonsGarlic salt and fresh-ground pepper,…

Air-Fried Chicken Thighs

Air-Fried Chicken Thighs

I bought the Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill & Air Fryer. Initial run was fantastic. Food on the grill and in the fryer turned out better than barbecued and deep fried and all done indoors. Virtually smoke-free. Air-Fried Chicken Thighs 2 lbs. chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on (about 4 pieces)1 tablespoon vegetable oilKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to…

Enchiladas Suiza (Swiss)

Enchiladas Suiza (Swiss)

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is this Sunday, a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Also known as Battle of Puebla Day. Enchiladas Suiza (Swiss) 9 tomatillos, husked and rinsed1/2 white onion1 serrano Chile1 yellow Chile2…

Mexican Shrimp Scampi with Chipotle Butter

Mexican Shrimp Scampi with Chipotle Butter

Today is National Shrimp Scampi Day and Sunday is Cinco de Mayo. Remember, nobody parties like a Gringo! Mexican Shrimp Scampi with Chipotle Butter 1 stick Butter4 Chipotles in adobo sauce, pureed1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dried basil1 tbsp minced garlic (I use Christopher Ranch in the jar)Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1/2 tsp paprika1 tbsp…

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

Our engineer, Barry, brought in some baby chicks that hatched last night (4/22) Aren’t hey cute? Let’s  make dinner.   Chicken Piccata   2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Flour, for dredging Olive oil Dry white wine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons caper…

Classic & Delicious Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Classic & Delicious Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Happy Monday! Here we go, on that workweek treadmill again. I hope you have a terrific and productive workweek. Remember, the first five days after the weekend, are the hardest. Classic & Delicious Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip For the dip:1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup mayonnaise1 clove garlic, chopped1 tablespoon buttermilkJuice of…