Author: Dave Tappan

Wings is the word. The first time I made these, I forgot about them and they turned to mush. So, watch the time carefully and check on them once in a while. Don’t forget about your wings in the crock pot. Slow Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Wings 2 lb. chicken wings (Drums and flats)1/2 stick butter, melted8 cloves garlic,…

Imagine these babies on your Super Bowl menu.  Damn Fine Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Tacos For the damn Shrimp:2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperFinely grated zest from 2 limes1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for cooking…

Happy Ground Hog Day! I don’t care what “Phil” says…I declare an early spring. To celebrate, let’s make some ground hog for dinner! Italian Sausage and Peppers 2 lbs. Italian sausage1 large green pepper, sliced into strips1 large red pepper, sliced into strips1 large onion, sliced into half moons1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can stewed tomatoes1/2 cup water1…

The 49ers loss yesterday was an awful way to end an otherwise magical season. It’s very difficult to win a football game without a quarterback. It would’ve fun to see what could’ve happened with an un-injured in there for the whole game. Oh well, that’s no reason not to party. A Super Bowl without wings…

This morning, I heard Mraz, of the DA Show on CBS Sports radio, describe his cheeseburger sliders. It reminded me, that I have a pretty good recipe myself. Enjoy your weekend and Go Niners! Hawaiian-A1 Cheeseburger Sliders 2 lbs. good quality ground beefOlive oilKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 tsp garlic powder1/2 large yellow onion…

Here’s a game-day crowd pleaser. Double the recipe, if you have a lot of friends. Philly Cheese-Steaks Vegetable oil1 sweet yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced2½ to 3 pounds sirloin, thinly sliced (After freezing)Your favorite steak seasoning (I like Montreal)1 teaspoon garlic powder8 good quality…

Here’s a simple, game-day recipe. So simple, even a Dallas Cowboy kicker couldn’t miss with this one! Buffalo Chicken Dip 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones and skin removed16 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup ranch dressing2 cups buffalo wing sauce (I like Frank’s)2 cups Colby Jack cheese1 cup blue cheese, divided¼ cup scallions, chopped Place all ingredients…

I’m in a Creole state of mind. “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” Here’s another recipe you may want to have handy for your Super Bowl party. This recipe is from “The Joy of Cooking” which is a better read, in my opinion than “The Joy of Sex” Creole Barbecued Shrimp Ingredients for 4 main-course servingsCrusty bread dipped…

Congratulations Niner fans! Another impressive performance by the 49er defense. Now, it’s on to Philadelphia. Enjoy the game with some good food. This popped up in my Facebook memories today. I had some shrimp, celery and Frank’s and I thought this might work. It does! Buffalo Fried Shrimp with Fried Celery 2/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup plus 3…

One more cheesy post, here on National Cheese Lovers Day. Jalapeno Popper Cheese Dip 6 slices bacon2 packages 8 oz cream cheese1 cup mayonnaise4-6 chopped jalapeno without seed1 cup cheddar cheese½ cup mozzarella cheese1 cup diced green onions1 cup crackers, crushed½ cup parmesan cheese½ stick butter, melted Preheat oven to 350Combine bacon through green onion in a medium…