Author: Dave Tappan

Beer Battered fish Tacos with Quick Pickled Onions and Cucumber and Chipotle CremaVegetable oil, for frying2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground cumin3 teaspoons cayenne pepper3 teaspoons garlic saltA few dashes of Tapatia hot sauce12 ounces beer. I use Modelo for this recipe.3 (8-ounce) tilapia or cod fillets, cut into chunks8 (8-inch) flour and/or corn tortillas,…

French Dip SquaresCooking spray2 (8-oz.) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls4 tbsp. butter, divided2 medium onions, thinly sliced4 sprigs fresh thyme, dividedKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1/4 c. whole-grain mustard1/2 lb. deli roast beef, patted dry9 slices provolone1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley1 clove garlic, minced1 c. low-sodium beef broth1 tbsp. Worcestershire saucePreheat oven to 350° and grease a…

Linguine with Seafood1 lb. linguine4 cloves garlic, chopped1 red onion, coppedWhite wineOlive oilUnsalted butter½ pound medium shrimp½ pound scallops1 pound musselsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFlat leaf parsley, choppedPinch of red pepper flakesBring a pot of heavily salted water to boil, cook the linguine till al dente.Meanwhile in a skillet, sauté garlic, onion…

Creamy Beef & Shells8 ounces medium pasta shells1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound ground beef1/2 medium sweet onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups beef stock1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce3/4 cup heavy creamKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 1 1/2 cupsIn…

“I was in a rent-a-car that wouldn’t go much faster than 55 miles an hour. I was on my way back from Africa. I did a safari for three months throughout Africa. A really great vacation after Three Lock Box. I was traveling for 24 hours, I got to New York City, changed planes, Albany, New York. Got in…

Mexican Street Tacos2 tablespoons soy sauceLime juice squeezed from one lime2 tablespoons canola oil, divided3 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or tri-tip, cut into 1/2-inch cubes12 street taco tortillas, warmedYellow onion, dicedCilantro, rough choppedLime wedges, for squeezingIn a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime…

Michele ChandlerRedding Record Searchlight Ten more National Forests in California will temporarily close starting at 5 p.m. today due to “unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state,” the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced on Wednesday.Those forests include:Shasta-Trinity National ForestEldorado National ForestKlamath National ForestLassen National ForestMendocino National ForestModoc National ForestSix Rivers National ForestPlumas National…

Chicken Picatta2 boneless, skinless chicken breastsKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteFlour, for dredgingOlive oilDry white wine2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons caperFresh lemon juice from 1 lemon1 ½ cups chicken stock⅓ cup heavy cream2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, choppedAngel hair pasta, cooked, for servingCut each breast in half lengthwise so you…

DASH: Downtown Area SHuttle launches today!Go to cityofredding.org/dash to learn more about the routes and times.Dash is driven by Redding Police Department Cadets who will get you to your destination.This is super helpful for people in downtown who work, study, or want to support a Downtown Business.

As the Creek Fire ripped through thousands of acres of Sierra Nevada forest and destroyed homes in its path, it also produced two fire tornadoes that forced airliners to detour around them and left climate scientists in awe over the weather created by the blaze.The speed of the Creek Fire also likely exceeded that of…