Dave’s Blog

Today is National Clam on the Half Shell Day. I gotta say…I’ve never met a clam I didn’t like! Clams Casino Rock salt or pickling salt24 cherry stone clams (buy them scrubbed, split them and loosen clam)1 stick butter, softened1 teaspoon minced garlic1 shallot, finely chopped1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon black pepperA few drops hot sauce4…

Opening weekend of baseball…crab cakes and cold beer might be the ticket. Ingredients for 6-8 beautiful cakes about 4 ounces each2/3 cup mayonnaise6 egg yolks2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustardKosher salt and fresh ground pepper1/4 teaspoon blackening seasoning1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup finely chopped parsley2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs2 lbs. crabmeat 1.Mix…

Opening day of baseball is Thursday! Baseball “nacho” cup o’ tea? Make’em anyway. Pork Carnitas Nachos 1 big bone-in pork shoulder. Use any leftover pork for sandwiches!2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried oreganoKosher salt and fresh ground pepper1 bottle of good flavorful craft beer1 cup…

Today is National Spanish Paella Day. I’m gonna put my Paella Pan to work this weekend. Paella on the Grill 3 lbs. skin on, bone in chicken thighs1/4 cup canola oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper8 cups chicken stock1 large pinch saffron2 pounds clams, scrubbed2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed18 colossal shrimp, tails on, peeled and…

Baseball season begins Thursday. The Bay Bridge Series is tomorrow and Monday, so it’s baseball food all week baby! Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Wings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup honeySesame seeds, for garnish2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and discarded, drums and flats separated at the joint.1/2 cup soy…

I thought some true comfort food would be just the ticket tonight. Here is my version of smothered chicken. Southern Smothered Chicken 2 lbs. chicken. I use legs and thighs2 cups all-purpose flourKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 tsp celery seed1 tbsp onion powder1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tbsp garlic powder1 tsp smoked paprika1/4 cup vegetable oil2…

I wrote this literally, during a long set of Today’s Country…Till You Can’t, Somewhere With You, What My World Spins Around, Beers On Me, Dust On The Bottle, Rock And A Hard Place and Country On. Honey-Garlic Ribs 4 pounds pork spareribs½ cup honey¼ cup soy sauce¼ cup distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar4 cloves garlic, minced1…

Monday, Monday. Chop, Chop! Bourbon-Peach Grilled Pork Chops 4 Thick, bone-in pork chopsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2 shots of good bourbon1/4 cup of peach jelly1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup of ketchupA pinch of dried tarragon for each chop1 clove of garlic, grated1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard Add the marmalade, bourbon,…

What to do with that leftover corned beef? Here’s a recipe from Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan, considered by many to be the best Reuben in America. This is the Reuben I make at home and I think it is the best. 1 loaf unseeded and unsliced Jewish Rye bread2 pounds corned beef, sliced12 ounces…

I got this recipe years ago from a dude named “Dirty P” and it is amazing. I tweaked the recipe, so now, I call it “Dirty Ray’s” (DRT) Dirty Ray’s Ginger-Garlic Chicken Thighs 8-12 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs1 red onion, halved and sliced into half moons2 tablespoons Christopher Ranch jarred minced garlic1 inch knob peeled and minced…