Dave’s Blog

I OD’d on melatonin last night and had this weird dream about pickles and wings. Dill Pickle-Ranch Wings 2 pounds wings, drums and flats separated1 ½ cups pickle juice, from a jar of dill pickles1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powderKosher salt, to taste½ teaspoon dried parsley½ teaspoon dried dill½ teaspoon dried chivesRanch dressing…

How’d that John Denver tune go? “Sausage on my shoulders makes me happy” Pack a few for the Kool April Nights Show & Shines and the Friday night Cruise. Italian Sausage Subs 6 Italian sweet or hot sausage1 1/4 cups dry white wine2 -4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided2 large onions, thinly sliced into half moons4…

Here’s a retro recipe for Kool April Nights and a Warm April weekend.Grilled Shrimp Louie & Marinated Grilled Tri-Tip Dressing:1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup ketchup1/4 cup creme fraiche1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon packed brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced…

“Oh, and when they call you “shrimp”, I’m the one who defends you!” What movie? Lemon-Butter Baked Shrimp 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined1 stick butter, melted4 cloves garlic, minced1 packet Good Seasonings Italian seasoning2 lemons, sliced1 tablespoon dried parsleyFresh ground pepper, to taste Pre-heat oven to 350In a bowl, mix the melted butter with the garlic…

Happy Friday…Happy Weekend! Sometimes you just wanna set something on fire. Fire-Eater Chicken Wings3 to 4 pounds chicken wingsFor the rub1 tablespoon hot or sweet paprika1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon celery seed2 tablespoons sesame oil or vegetable oil For the…

My son, Andrew, came up with this recipe when he was in culinary school. He got an A on this assignment. He is now cooking professionally at one of Redding’s best restaurants. #prouddad Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs with a Spicy Peanut Sauce 8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed6 cups water1/2 cup chili-garlic sauce1…

It’s National Grilled Cheese Day, so let’s grill some chicken.Smoky Grilled Paprika Chicken1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt4 tablespoons smoked paprika4 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons Sriracha2 teaspoon minced garlic1 large lemon juicedKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional6 pounds assorted skin on, bone in chicken thighs and skinless, boneless breasts Paprika…

I tried a popular fried chicken place in Redding a couple of weeks ago and in my opinion, it was ok, at best and pretty pricey. My initial thought was, my mom’s fried chicken was so much better. Give that woman a carton of Raleigh’s and a six pack of Olympia and she would fry…

Got leftover Easter ham? Tampa Cuban Sandwich Ingredients for 1 sandwichFor the Pork:5 pounds boneless pork shoulder1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/2 cup fresh orange juice8 large cloves garlic2 teaspoons dried oreganoKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 bay leaves For the Sandwich:1 9-inch piece Cuban bread4 thin slices glazed ham3 to 4 thin slices Genoa salami with peppercorns (about…

I love English translations of Italian food. “in the style of the whore.” is…PASTA PUTTANESCA 1-pound dried fettuccine, linguine or bucatini6 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press2 teaspoons anchovy paste1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice (preferably Italian)1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives2 tablespoons drained capersPinch of sugar…