Author: Dave Tappan

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,…

Memorial Day Weekend calls for something special and expensive. It’s almost like showing off. Cowboy Rib-Eyes with Smoked Shallot Butter and Barbecued OystersTo prep the grill:2 large handfuls of mesquite wood chipsSmall disposable foil pan For the butter:1 shallot, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika1 stick unsalted butter, softened1 tablespoon…

Trying to stay with the low carb/no carb thing, I made a classic fish picatta last night. Give it a go. It turned out very nice. Fish Picatta2 tablespoons olive oil4-6 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, sole, rockfish)Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper1/4 cup flour1/4 cup white wine2 lemons, juiced2 tablespoons capers2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons…

I made some delicious cube steaks last night. My son said best he’s ever had. It’s a classic, like me. Cube Steaks with Onion Gravy2 lb. cube steak (about 4 pieces)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 c. all-purpose flour2 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons3 tbsp….

We might be doing some rodeo pre-game next week. I think shrimp is the proper thing to bring. Double this recipe for a crowd. Shrimp Cocktail 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined4 cups water1 lemon, sliced1 bay leaf1/4 cup chili sauce2 tbsp prepared horseradish1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp hot sauceKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1/4…