Father’s Day is this Sunday and it wouldn’t kill ya to make dad a great burger.

Bacon Blue Cheese Burger with Carmelized OnionsFor the burgers2 pounds freshly ground chuck, (80% lean, 20% fat)1 tablespoon onion powderA few dashes of Worcestershire sauceKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste8 ounces blue cheese, sliced12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and drained on paper towels6 large Hamburger bunsFor the caramelized onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 large…

If you ever wondered what those little jars of chipped beef you find in the supermarket are for, well wonder no more.

SOS3 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp all-purpose flour2 cups milkpinch ground nutmeg1/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp coarse black pepper3 dashes Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp mustard1 2.5 oz jar chipped beef8 slices breadChop your chipped beef roughly and set it aside. If you are sensitive to salt, rinse the beef.Melt butter in a small saucepan over…

When I first came across this recipe from my mom’s old, tattered recipe book, I was as speechless as Joe Biden on “The View”

Creamy Beef Tips with Egg Noodles2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed1 yellow onion, chopped2 (10.75 ounces) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1 cup milk1/2 cup red wine1 package onion soup mix2 (16 ounce) packages egg noodlesHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat (or slow cooker). Saute beef sirloin tips with onion in the hot skillet until…

It’s a never ending quandary, what to do with that chicken?

Grilled Northern California Avocado Chicken3/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup honey4 cloves garlic minced2 Tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons italian seasoningKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices mozzarella cheese2 avocados diced3 roma tomatoes diced1/4 cup fresh chopped basilBalsamic vinegar, for drizzlingIn a medium sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic,…

Because you deserve it!

Go ahead and splurge…you deserve it!Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails4 lobster tailsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1/4 cup butter melted1 Tablespoon olive oil3 garlic cloves minced1 Tablespoon Cajun SeasoningFresh, finely chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnishPreheat grill to medium high heat. Start by preparing the lobster. Using kitchen shears butterfly the tail…

It’s Tri-Tip Fun for the Whole Family!

Tri-Tip Chili2 1/2-3 lbs smoked or grilled tri-tip1 package hot Italian sausage links, casings removed1 lb bacon3 ribs celery, chopped3 small jalapenos, thinly sliced2 white onions, chopped1 red onion, chopped4 cloves of garlic, chopped4 TBL chili powder2 tsp. smoked paprika2 tsp. cayenne4 TBL cumin or more for your taste2 tsp. Mexican oregano2 tsp. granulated onion2…