Dave Tappan

Happy Taco Tuesday! Northern California’s favorite meat is Tri-Tip. Try it for tacos instead of flank or skirt steak. I think it’s damn good!

January 19, 2021January 19, 20210

Grilled Tri-Tip Tacos with Cilantro Chimichurri SauceTri-Tip Marinade:3-4 lb. Tri-Tip1 onion, choppedJuice of 1orangeJuice of 2 limes1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup olive oil4 smashed, chopped …

Here’s a quick and simple recipe that really helps a pound of ground beef, but it’s a helluva lot better than the boxed stuff.

January 18, 2021January 18, 20210

Creamy Beef and Pasta8 oz pasta shells1 tbsp olive oil1 onion diced3 tsp Christopher Ranch jarred minced garlic8 oz mushrooms, sliced1 lb ground beef1 tsp …

Here’s a sandwich that will definitely find is way to one of the pages in my forthcoming cook book, “If You Don’t Like My Cooking…Go Fork Yourself”

January 18, 2021January 18, 20210

The Triple Play Grilled Cheese3 Tbs. apple butter1 tsp. Dijon mustard1/2 tsp. honeyKosher salt4 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread8 oz. aged white Cheddar, coarsely grated (about …

When life gives you lemons…Grill chicken thighs. You could put this Honey-Balsamic glaze on a hammer and it would be good.

January 13, 2021January 13, 20210

Grilled Honey-Balsamic Chicken Thighs8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, skin removed (optional)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2 teaspoons Paprika1 teaspoon Chili Powder1 teaspoon Ground …

Happy Taco Tuesday! I really, really, really, really, really need a fish taco.

January 12, 2021January 12, 20210

Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Cream SauceCilantro-Lime Cream Sauce:8 oz Sour Cream1 Lime juiced1 teaspoon Christopher Ranch jarred minced garlicPinch of salt and Old …

Monday is a good night for pasta…It’s fast and simple. Here’s my take on a great recipe from Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian:

January 11, 2021January 11, 20210

Fusilli with Sausage and Oyster MushroomsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 lb. fusilli4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling4 or 5 …

Believe it or not, today is National Snuggle a Chicken Day! WTF! I think the only way to snuggle a chicken is to snuggle it in marinara and mozzarella.

January 7, 2021January 7, 20210

Chicken Parmesan with a Quick Marinara4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)5 cups bread crumbs1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon dried thymeKosher salt and …

The chicken sandwich wars are on. McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Popeye’s and Shake Shack are all battling to become the chicken sandwich king. I am the chicken sandwich king in my house.

January 6, 2021January 6, 20210

Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Cabbage Slaw and Dijon Spread4 Boneless-skinless chicken thighs1 1/2 cups ButtermilkKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2 …

Happy Taco Tuesday!

January 5, 2021January 5, 20210

Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema2 pounds large frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed1 ½ teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon ground …

Happy New Year and good riddance 2020! We wish you to never rear your ugly head again! Today is National Spaghetti Day. Seems like a good day to warm the house with a batch of homemade marinara and handmade meatballs.

January 5, 2021January 5, 20210

Spaghetti and MeatballsSauce:Four 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into strips2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 medium onion, dicedKosher salt and fresh …