Dave’s Blog

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…

Happy Taco Tuesday!Mexican Shrimp Cocktail3 Roma or plum style tomatoes, diced.½ cup diced red onion⅓ cup chopped cilantro plus additional for garnish1 jalapeno seeded as desired and finely diced.1 English cucumber (No need to peel) finely diced.2 limesKosher salt12 ounces cocktail sauce (homemade or your favorite brand)1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp cooked or…

If you’re headed to Oracle Park on Friday for the Giants’ home opener versus the Royals, don’t miss out on the garlic fries. If not, get to cookin’ and go Giants! Oracle Park Gilroy Garlic Fries Frozen Fries or Fresh cut potatoes Both works fine, the trick is to set them in a bowl of cold water…

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…