Author: Dave Tappan

I made tacos last night for the big debate. I loved the whack-a-mole analogy from J.D. and the I’m friends with school shooters and knucklehead comments from Waltz. Pure entertainment. The food was good too. Chorizo-Shrimp Tacos 2 tbsp. olive oil1 lb. chorizo, bulk or cut from casings1 lb. medium shrimp-peeled, deveined, tails offKosher salt and fresh-ground…

This morning, our morning show host, Billy Pilgrim, told a great story of having lunch with Kris Kristofferson. (Kris passed away yesterday) They had tuna sandwiches at the TA Truckstop in Redding when Willie Nelson and Kris were passing through. This inspires me to make dinner. The Best Ever Tuna Melt 1 thinly sliced green onion, including…

Happy Friday! Happy Weekend! Enjoy yourself. You deserve it! Eat, drink, love and be happy! Would it kill ya? Beer Braised Ribs 1 cup brown sugar2 packs of fajita seasoning (It’s weird, but it works)2 tablespoons paprika2 racks St. Louis ribs1 can or bottle of beer4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon honey4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon yellow mustard Mix…

Back in the 70’s, when my buddies said, “Hey, let’s roll a few”, it meant something completely different than today. Good times! Meat Lover’s Lasagna Roll-Ups 16 lasagna noodles2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, diced1 cup finely chopped mushrooms1 green bell pepper, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 pound ground beef1 pound Italian sausageKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to…

A stromboli is nothing more than a tubular pizza, or calzone and like my pizzas and calzones, I like to add some anchovy fillets to this recipe. Super Easy Stromboli 1 tube of Pillsbury pizza crust8 slices of deli ham10 slices of Genoa salami12 slices of sandwich pepperoniI also add anchovy fillets8 slices of provolone or mozzarella…

Spatchcock is both a noun and verb. Noun…a chicken split open is a spatchcocked chicken.”That is a good lookin’ spatchcocked chicken!” Verb…to split open a chicken, to prepare it for grilling.”We need to spatchcock these chickens.” However you use it, it’s just fun to say! Spatchcocked Mexican Roadhouse Chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Roasted Green Onions The rub:1 1/2…

Thumbing through my forthcoming cookbook, “If You Don’t Like My Cooking…Go Fork Yourself” I found this recipe, sent to me years ago from a Q97 listener. Shrimp Enchiladas 8 soft taco-size flour tortillasFilling:4 tablespoons soft cream cheese1/4 cup sour cream1/2 lb. cooked bay shrimp1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese3 tablespoons finely chopped yellow…

Happy Friday! Hope to see ya tomorrow at the Redding Beer & Wine Festival. Be sure to stop by the Q97 tent. We’ll be pouring something good from the Liquor Barn. Remember, if you’re under 21, go buy your beer somewhere else…you’re not invited! Now, let’s make a sandwich.   Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Dill…

It’s National Cheeseburger Day! My favorites in Redding, in no particular order…In N Out, Damburger, Dudes, Red Robin, LuLu’s. Jucy Lucy Ingredients for 4 Jucy Lucys1 1/2-2 pounds ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning4 slices Kraft American cheese, cut into fourths4 of your favorite, soft hamburger bunsDill pickle…

Happy Taco Tuesday! Let’s make enchiladas. Chicken Enchiladas Rojas Red enchilada sauce, homemade or canned1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin and bones discarded1 7-ounce can diced green chilesKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste8 taco size, corn or flour tortillas2 ½…