Dave’s Blog

My good friend and fellow Asphalt Cowboy, Kurt Heuer, told me he had a shrimp po’ boy at a local joint that was sub-par…light on the shrimp. I say, make it at home and load it up! Louisiana Shrimp Po Boy with Rémoulade Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1…

My former bowling partner and very good friend, Rick Torres (Owner of Market Street Pizza & Deli) asked me for a beef rib recipe. I sent him a couple of recipes, including one for the ol’ crock-pot. Happy Friday! Have a good weekend. Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs 4 lbs beef short ribs6 strips of bacon1/2 cup…

Well, I can’t catch fish, but I can eat fish. May your rod always be bent. Air-Fryer Cod Sandwich with Cole Slaw & Tartar Sauce 1 pound cod fillets1 cup Panko breadcrumbs½ cup flour2 large eggsKosher salt and fresh-ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning4 buns of your choiceTartar sauce (recipe…

Pokin’ through my pantry, I found some lovely manicotti shells. Then, I recalled a recipe involving Italian sausage and cheese. Italian Sausage Manicotti 1 pound Italian sausage, hot or sweet1/2 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoningPinch crushed red pepper flakes8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese1 cup ricotta cheeseFresh-ground pepper, to…

Happy Election Day! Election Day coverage requires some serious game-day food. Get out and vote. I think it’s a great feeling because we are free to cast our vote for anyone we want, without fear of persecution. Wow! What a great country we live in! Enjoy the coverage tonight. Grilled Tri-Tip Nachos 1 (2 pound) tri-tip, trimmedKosher…

Today is National Chicken Lady Day, which honors Dr. Marthenia “Tina” Dupree. Dupree was the Director of Community Relations and Training at the second-largest chicken restaurant chain in the world for over 12-years. Dr. Dupree led numerous efforts to improve education in her community. She provided training and certification that led to business opportunities to…

Happy Friday! I’m thinkin’ it’s gonna be a slow cooker weekend. Enjoy your weekend! Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts skinned and boneless2 tsp paprika2 tsp cuminKosher salt, to taste2 tsp chili powder6 garlic cloves, minced2 red bell peppers2 small red onions, diced1 jalapeño, diced *optional2-28 oz cans red enchilada sauce2 cup black…

I asked my mother-in-law, Susan, what she would like for game day food on election night. She wants tacos and I usually do whatever she wants. So I guess we’re having tacos. Vote early and vote often. Carne Asada Street Tacos and Mexican Rice For the Carne Asada Marinade:1 lb. flank or skirt steak1/4 cup orange juice1/4…

Here’s something for a cool, Fall weekend. I used to make this at Tappan Out Pizza, when I was closed on Sundays. Mama Areola’s Sunday Gravy 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound uncooked sweet or hot Italian sausage links6 cloves garlic4 large sprigs fresh basil4 tablespoons tomato paste2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled…

We have some cold, wet weather headed to Redding this week. Bundle up with a classic. Tomato Soup with Cheese-Onion Toast For the Tomato Soup:2 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 carrot, chopped2 cans (28 oz each) whole peeled tomatoes4 cups vegetable broth2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp sugar1 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp dried oreganoKosher…