Dave’s Blog

Visit my recipe blog https://q97country.com/daves-food-blog/ and enter to win a gift card to San Francisco Deli in Redding. I give away five gift cards every Friday and you can enter once every day.Check it out! Dry Rub Chicken Wings 2 lbs. chicken wings1 tablespoon olive oil For the Dry Rub:1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion…

It’s National French Dip Day! After the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, the Asphalt Cowboys found ourselves at LuLu’s for lunch. I highly recommend the french dip, or in my case, the double dip, paired with a cool, refreshing gin & tonic! Rib-Eye French Dip with Horseradish Sauce (Not LuLu’s recipe) 2 boneless rib-eye steaks (about 2…

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…

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…