Author: Dave Tappan

Happy Taco Tuesday! Here’s a classic recipe that my two favorite cousins, the late John and Karla Hamilton would make when I was a kid. The taco nights at their house is a very fond memory of mine. Oven Baked Tacos 2lbs ground beef, lean3tablespoons taco seasoning6ounces tomato sauceLarge can refried beansShredded cheddar cheese12 flour tortillas Diced tomatoDiced…

The guys practically cried like little school girls when I told them I wasn’t making my watermelon salad for the boat trip. So… Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta & Honey-LimeDressing For The Honey-Lime Dressing4 tablespoons honey4 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilpinch of salt For The Watermelon Salad1 watermelon peeled, cut into cubes2 English or Hot…

The great Johnny Carson once said, “The best stuff I ever did, I stole from someone better than me.” Wienerschnitzel Copycat Chili Recipe I usually don’t follow measurements, I just use them as a guideline, but I think you need to stick to this one pretty close. 3⁄4 lb. ground beef1⁄4 lb. ground pork6cups water1⁄4cup cornstarch1⁄2cup Wondra Flour…

I think it’s time for a man-sandwich that features something that once had a pulse.   Marinated Tri-Tip Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Cream Sauce   CARAMELIZED ONIONS 4 jumbo yellow onions, halved and sliced into thin half moons Honey 1/2 cup olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt, to taste   HORSERADISH…

Happy 5th of July! Celebrate by having a fifth on the 5th. Cheers! Fully Loaded Tuna Melt 4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswiseOne 5-ounce canned oil- or water-packed tuna, drained well6 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons panko bread crumbs (optional)1/4 cup grated or finely shredded mozzarella2 tablespoons minced red onion1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno peppersKosher salt and…

Happy 4th of July! God Bless America!   Rib Eye Steaks with Gorgonzola Cowboy Butter   Cowboy Butter: 2 sticks salted butter, softened ¼ cup Gorgonzola crumbles 1/3 cup finely minced fresh parsley, plus more if needed 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes A couple of turns of freshly ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely minced…

Last year, I was doing a remote at Carmona’s Appliance Center in Redding. The Blackstone rep made some amazing tacos. Thought I’d give it a go. Happy Taco Tuesday! Smash Chorizo Tacos with Quick Pickled Red Onions Chorizo:2 lbs. ground chorizo or links removed from casings Guacamole:4 Large Avocados, halved, peeled, pit removed and diced1 small red onion,…

Tonight is the big night! Trump vs. Biden. This calls for a sandwich I call “The Crime Scene”   Italian Sausage Sandwich-“The Crime Scene”   4 mild or hot Italian sausages 2 medium onions (sliced into half-moons) 1 green bell pepper (cored, seeded & sliced) 1 red bell pepper (cored, seeded & sliced) 6 tablespoons…

Today is National Catfish Day. Davey likes his catfish blackened! When you’ve had blackened, you’ll never go backened! Lake Shasta produces beautiful, big catfish. What is your preferred catfish bait? Blackened Catfish Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo Four 8 oz. catfish filetsCanola oilUnsalted butter Fish Rub2 tablespoons smoked paprika2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning2 tablespoons dark brown sugar4…

The Giants and Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Fox tonight, then later, “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini” on Hulu. Must have wings! Air-Fried Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings 2 ½ pounds chicken wings, drums & flatsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder (see note)1 tablespoon…