Dave’s Blog

My long time, radio colleague (I’m talkin’ 25 years), Rick Healy (afternoons on Q97), mentioned he barbecued a tasty skirt steak the other night. So… Beer Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak 2 lbs. skirt steak2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (2 limes)Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup beer5 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil 1.Sprinkle steaks…

Sometimes you find great recipes on a package of cheese. Here’s one from Sargento. Four Cheese Southwest Steak Sandwich with Cilantro LimeChimichurri 2–8-ounce strip steaksKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste4 thick-cut slices tomato4 slices Sargento 4 Cheese Southwest4 thick-cut slices country bread, lightly grilled CILANTRO LIME CHIMICHURRI:2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1-1/2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro1/2…

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up and that means BBQ! If you’ve ruined more ribs than you care to recall, here’s a recipe and method called “Ribs for Dummies” I got this out of a barbecue cook book years ago and it works well. It’s an oven to grill method. If you screw this up,…

Trying to stay with the low carb/no carb thing, I made a classic fish picatta last night. Give it a go. It turned out very nice. Fish Picatta2 tablespoons olive oil4-6 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, sole, rockfish)Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper1/4 cup flour1/4 cup white wine2 lemons, juiced2 tablespoons capers2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons…

I made some delicious cube steaks last night. My son said best he’s ever had. It’s a classic, like me. Cube Steaks with Onion Gravy2 lb. cube steak (about 4 pieces)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 c. all-purpose flour2 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced into half-moons3 tbsp….

We might be doing some rodeo pre-game next week. I think shrimp is the proper thing to bring. Double this recipe for a crowd. Shrimp Cocktail 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined4 cups water1 lemon, sliced1 bay leaf1/4 cup chili sauce2 tbsp prepared horseradish1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp hot sauceKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1/4…

We’re on that low-carb train.Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce 2 chicken breasts3 tablespoons butter, dividedKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon oregano1 medium onion, minced4 cloves garlic, minced1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained from oil and chopped1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup heavy cream1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup spinach (or more if…

I can almost guarantee if you follow this recipe step by step, you’ll have a good chance of placing, if not winning the Asphalt Cowboys Chili Cook-Off tomorrow 5/11 at the rodeo grounds. Get all the details and enter at www.asphaltcowboys.org Texas Chili 2 ancho chiles2 dried chiles de arbol2 dried guajillo chiles2 tablespoons olive oil1 large…

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…