Blog

Happy Friday! I’ll be preparing this weekend for the massive Tappan family yard sale next weekend. Details coming next week. Have a great weekend!   BLT with Garlic Aioli   Sandwiches 8 slices of bread (I like Franz Naked bread) 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, to toast the bread 1 lb. thick bacon 2 large…

It’s back to school! Here’s to a great school year! Every Wednesday was Reuben Sandwich Day at Anderson High School. Good times…good times. Dave’s Reuben Sandwich 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon chili sauce1 tablespoon parsley, chopped1 teaspoon grated onion1 teaspoon horseradishA few dashes of Worcestershire sauceButter, at room temperature8 slices rye bread8 slices Swiss cheese1 1/2 pounds corned…

What’s for dinner tonight?Dave’s Red Hot Cajun Seafood Pasta1-pound large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined½ pound small scallops6 tablespoons Creole or Old Bay seasoning2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil12 ounces andouille sausage, chopped1/2 medium onion, minced1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes6 cloves garlic, mincedA few dashes Worcestershire sauce1 pound linguine2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milkKosher…

A lot of things in this world is just a crock of s**t. I prefer a crock of chicken. Crockpot Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs1 tablespoon olive oil or butter8 cloves garlic, minced1 cup heavy cream1/3 cup chicken broth1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optionalKosher…

It’s National Chicken Wing Day! This recipe is so easy, even a Dodger fan, or Classic Rock DJ can make it! One Pot Honey-Soy Wings 2 lbs. chicken wings, drums & flats separated (or not)4 tablespoon soy sauce3 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons cooking oil1 tablespoon sesame oil4 teaspoons garlic, minced2-inches of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon chili…

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…