Author: Dave Tappan

It’s National Noodle Day and Garlic Lovers Day. Coincidence? I think not. Garlic Shrimp Pasta & Lemon Garlic Shrimp 1 lb. medium shrimp, deveined and tails removed1 lb. spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or bucatini noodles8 garlic cloves or more, according to personal taste, minced1/4 cup butterolive oil ( 3 drizzles)Italian seasoningfresh ground pepperred pepper flakessaltherbs ( according to…

Happy National Taco Day! Let’s grill a steak. Grilled Rib-Eye with Garlic Butter Rub ingredients for two rib-eyes2 teaspoons Kosher salt¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon turmeric½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1. In a bowl, combine rub. Rub both sides of each steak with the rub and pat…

I had a dream last night that I combined my mom’s Salisbury steak gravy recipe with rib-eye steaks. Weird huh? Salisbury Rib-Eye Steaks Two 1 lb. Rib-Eye SteaksGarlic salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste For the Gravy:2 tablespoons olive oil1 yellow onion, halved and sliced into half moons2 large garlic cloves, minced (I use garlic from the…

During my cliff diving days in Ensenada, I learned how to make Ensenada-style fish tacos. The only “cliff diving” I do now, is off a houseboat on Lake Shasta. Back then, I could really pull off a Speedo! Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Taco Slaw Batter:1-1 1/2 cups cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Creamy Sriracha Sauce Tacos:2 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail removed2 Tbsp olive oil, divided2 tsp paprika1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp onion powder½ tsp garlic powderKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to tasteFlour tortillasLime wedges, for squeezing Cilantro-Lime Slaw:1 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp honey2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime…

Somedays, you just want to tell people to “Stick it!” Happy Friday! Garlic-Butter Surf n Turf Skewers 1 ½-pounds steak, cut into 1 ½-inch chunks, top sirloin or other grilling steak, about 1 ¼-inches thick1 ½-pounds large shrimp, de-veined and shells removed1/3-cup olive oilKosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste Garlic-Butter1 stick salted butter, melted, if using…

If you dig mushrooms (not literally) and need some pasta in your life, I think this is just the ticket: Creamy Mushroom Pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 pound fresh white mushrooms, sliced1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and slicedKosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper. to taste2 cloves garlic, minced (I use jarred minced garlic)2 ounces sherry1 cup…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Good enchiladas take some time and work, but well worth the effort. I got this recipe many years ago from an a lovely Mexican woman named Nina, who used to babysit me. I usually ended up babysitting her though as she would hit the tequila around 4:00 in the afternoon. She was…

It’s National Cheeseburger Day. My top five in no particular order: Dam Burger, Bartel’s, Pop’s Fifties, In and Out and The Habit. Here’s how you make a Minneapolis icon. The Jucy Lucy 1 1/2-2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon black pepper4 slices Kraft American cheese4 soft hamburger buns, split…

I grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs last night. They came out charred and lovely. Made plenty for lunch today. Grilled some breasts for Beth too. We made chicken Caesar salad. These thighs would be great as anything…sandwiches, tacos, or just dipped in BBQ sauce. Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 4 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless3 tbsp Olive…