Tonight is poker night in the Man Room, somewhere in Old Shasta. If I had the time today, I would make the guys a great appetizer that my sister-in-law made in Santa Barbara over the Christmas holiday. The recipe comes from my wife’s great-grandmother, so it goes back a few years. We hope you enjoy…
The 49ers host the Cardinals Sunday for a chance to secure the #1 seed and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. So, why wouldn’t I make wings? Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings 1 1/2 cups hot sauce. I like Crystal or Frank’s. 1/2 cup buttermilk Hot wing rub (recipe follows) 3 pounds chicken wings,…
Isn’t this weather great? We sure need it. Puts me in the mood for baking. Get yourself over to R & R and pick up some nice, big chicken thighs. Tell ’em Dave sent ya. Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs 16 bone in-skin on chicken thighs 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1/2 cup honey 1/2…
So last night, I asked my wife “Do you want to stay up and watch the ball drop Saturday night?” She said, “Honey, I’ve been watching them drop for years.” Happy New Year to you and yours. Pork Scallopini 4 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops 1⁄2cup all-purpose flour Kosher salt and fresh…
Last night, I caught a little grief for splattering cacciatore sauce all over the stove. I said, “I’m never cooking again” Well, that didn’t last long. What’s For Dinner Tonight? Tagliatelle Bolognese 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, wiped of grit 1/4-pound pancetta or slab bacon, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2…
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Here’s wishing you a wonderful weekend and may there be many HO-HO-HOES in your holiday! Spicy Fried Shrimp For the Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce 2 teaspoons honey Kosher salt For the Shrimp: Vegetable oil, for frying 2 large eggs…
Maybe surf n turf is the proper thing to do on Christmas Eve. Here’s hoping your chestnuts get roasted this holiday season! Merry Christmas! Steak With Creamy Garlic Shrimp 4 New York or Rib Eye steaks Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Olive oil Creamy Garlic Shrimp: Unsalted butter 1…
Merry Christmas! If you’re making prime rib this year, please, please, please make plenty for left-overs…prime rib tacos, prime rib nachos, prime rib mac n cheese, prime rib burgers, prime rib-vegetable beef soup, prime rib grilled cheese sandwiches and… Leftover Prime Rib Dips with Red Wine Au Jus Ingredients for 8 sandwiches 6…
Our very dear friend Teresa, who sadly passed too soon several years ago, used to make the best Rumaki for our Christmas and New Year’s parties. It’s a great party snack for the holidays. God bless your sweet soul TJ. TJ’s Teriyaki Rumaki 1 container chicken liver 1lb bacon 1⁄2 cup Teriyaki sauce…
If you have seafood for the holidays, try this recipe I made a few years ago for a dinner party I catered. It’s a little pricey. Good thing I didn’t have to pay for it! Stuffed Lobster Tails 4 (1 1/4-pound) lobsters, cooked 1 lb. Lump crab meat, cooked 2 cups crushed Ritz…
