Author: Dave Tappan

Sweet & Sticky Smoked Riblets16 pieces of pork loin riblets (about 4lbs total) I get mine at WincoKosher Salt, to taste4 tablespoons of your favorite sweet BBQ rub1 cup light brown sugar2 sticks salted butter, cut into thin pats12 oz of your favorite sweet BBQ sauce1/2 cup HoneyPreheat your smoker to 275 degrees using lump…

Hawaiian Chicken Skewers1/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup canned pineapple juice4 Tbsp olive oil , divided, plus more for brushing grill2 Tbsp rice vinegar4 garlic cloves , minced1 inch knob minced ginger1 tsp sesame oilKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 lbs boneless , skinless chicken breast, chopped into…

Damn Fine Sweet and Spicy Shrimp TacosFor the Shrimp:2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperFinely grated zest from 2 limes1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for cooking shrimpFor the Slaw:1 small head purple cabbage, cored…

Rib Eye Steaks with Gorgonzola Cowboy ButterCowboy Butter:2 sticks salted butter, softened¼ cup Gorgonzola crumbles1/3 cup finely minced fresh parsley, plus more if needed1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakesA couple of turns of freshly ground pepper2 cloves garlic, finely minced1 lemon, zested and halvedKosher salt, to tasteSteaks:Garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste4 rib…

Dave’s Oysters Rockefeller4 Tablespoons unsalted butter2 tsp Christopher Ranch jarred minced garlic1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs2 shallots, chopped2 cups chopped fresh spinach1/4 cup white wineKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteA couple of dashes of pepper sauce, like Pick-A-Peppa or Siracha2 Tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup grated Parmesan1 Tablespoon chopped parsley2 dozen oysters, on the…

Dave’s Chicken Marsala2 large chicken breastsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging2 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp unsalted butter8 oz of your favorite mushrooms, sliced thick1/2 tsp onion powder2 garlic cloves minced3/4 cup dry marsala wine (not the sweet stuff)3/4 cup chicken stock1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 Tbsp parsley, finely…

San Francisco Style Cioppino from the Putah Creek Cafe in Winters, CACioppino Tomato Base:1/4 cup olive oil1 small carrot, chopped1 small yellow onion, chopped1/2 green bell pepper, chopped2 ribs celery, chopped5 cloves garlic, chopped1 small serrano chile1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped1/2 bunch fresh oregano, chopped1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns1 bay leaf1/2 bottle…

We need your help! Whiskeytown Park Rangers are looking for any information regarding graffiti done at East Beach last week. Like you, we hate to see this occur on our beautiful beaches, and we hope to see it stop. Defacing any part of the national recreation area or other public land you visit hurts, and…

Pressure Cooker to Oven Pulled Pork Carnitas TacosFor the spice rub:4 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon kosher salt2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprikaFor the pulled pork:4 pound (or so) pork shoulder roast, cut into two pieces. I also use pork carnitas in a bag. You…

You’ve probably driven by this Christmas tree just north of Red Bluff on Interstate 5 just before the roadside rest area and wondered about it. I did, and I set out on a search to find why that Charlie Brown kind of tree was always decorated at Christmas time and who was doing it. It’s…