Treat dad to surf n turf on Sunday. I think that’s what he wants. Yes, that’s definitely what he wants. Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails 4 lobster tailsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1stick butter melted2 Tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning Fresh, finely chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnishPreheat grill to medium…
Father’s Day is this Sunday! I know what dad wants…a big, juicy, sloppy, all over his face, 6 napkin burger! Bacon Blue Cheese Burger with Caramelized Onions For the burgers2 pounds ground chuck1 tablespoon onion powderA few dashes of Worcestershire sauceFresh ground pepper, to taste8 ounces blue cheese, sliced12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained on paper…
It’s a Taco Tuesday so let’s make some tostadas. Hey, dad would love these on Sunday. He may even forgive you for all the bad things you did! Tequila-Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas with Mexican Slaw 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil1/2 tsp. pure chipotle chile powderKosher salt, to taste1 lb. extra-large (26 to 30 per lb.) shrimp,…
Fathers Day is this Sunday! It wouldn’t kill ya to make dad a nice meal. Baltimore Pit Beef Sandwich with Garlic-Parmesan Fries andCreamed Spinach For the Meat:1 tablespoon fine sea saltFreshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder2 teaspoons dried oregano1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder2 pounds beef top round, cut into 2 equal pieces For…
Beth and I were at Applebee’s the other night having a cocktail (Thanks Les Remley) and waiting for our to-go order. I saw a plate of their famous riblets go out to a table and it reminded me, I can do that. Smoked, Sweet and Sticky Riblets 4lbs pork ribletsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2…
I’m sure the Rat Pack loved a good Caprese salad. How about a Caprese steak? This will knock your d**k in the dirt! BTW…what does that mean anyway? Caprese Steak 3/4 c. balsamic vinegar4 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. honey2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 tbsp. dried thyme1 tbsp. dried oregano4 of your favorite cuts of steak2 beefsteak tomatoes,…
Happy Taco Tuesday Eve! Next time you plan a Mexican fiesta, try my carnitas recipe. It’s a real crowd pleaser I’ll tell ya. Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos and Grilled Mexican Street Corn 3 whole ancho chiles3 whole pasilla chiles4 cloves garlic, unpeeled2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce1 small can green chiles with liquid1/2 medium white onion,…
My long time, radio colleague (I’m talkin’ 25 years), Rick Healy (afternoons on Q97), mentioned he barbecued a tasty skirt steak the other night. So… Beer Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak 2 lbs. skirt steak2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (2 limes)Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup beer5 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil 1.Sprinkle steaks…
Sometimes you find great recipes on a package of cheese. Here’s one from Sargento. Four Cheese Southwest Steak Sandwich with Cilantro LimeChimichurri 2–8-ounce strip steaksKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste4 thick-cut slices tomato4 slices Sargento 4 Cheese Southwest4 thick-cut slices country bread, lightly grilled CILANTRO LIME CHIMICHURRI:2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1-1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2…
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up and that means BBQ! If you’ve ruined more ribs than you care to recall, here’s a recipe and method called “Ribs for Dummies” I got this out of a barbecue cook book years ago and it works well. It’s an oven to grill method. If you screw this up,…
