Dave’s Blog

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Pick up 20 or 40 pounds of wings and have an unbridled, uninhibited wing orgy, because we are Americans and are free to do that, if we choose. Many brave men and women fought the bad guys and many died in the process so we are free to go and do…

This week the Red Crew got their Red 103.1 Face masks out and we asked them… “What world record would you most want to establish if you could?” “I’d want to hold the Major League Baseball home run record.” -Dave Tappan

After all of the heavy Mexican food from yesterday, doesn’t a nice, clean, fresh salad seem proper? Pair this salad with an Asian influenced baked salmon or a perfectly grilled steak and you’ll swear you found a new religion.Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad1 cup water1/2 cup distilled white vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup sugar1…

If you’re hard up for live baseball, you can catch the Korean Baseball Organization on ESPN2. We’ll get a feel for what it looks like to watch baseball without fans attending. Opening day is today! Click on the video below to learn more.

For 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 can find that at Winco for cheap.2…

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, skin removed (optional)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste2 teaspoons Paprika1 teaspoon Chili Powder1 teaspoon Ground Cumin1 teaspoon Celery Salt1 teaspoon Garlic Powder1 teaspoon Onion Powder2 tbsp. butter2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar1/3 c. honey3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushedOil, for greasing the grill gratesChopped chives, for garnishLemon wedges, for squeezingPlace…

FOR THE KOREAN BEEF6 lbs. top sirloin6 pears, peeled and cut into chunks3 2-inch knobs of ginger, peeled and cut into thirds12 cloves garlic3/4 cup soy sauce3/4 cup brown sugar3 tablespoon sesame oilFOR THE BURRITOSCooked riceFresh cilantro, choppedFresh basil, tornGreen onions, sliced on the biasJarred kimchiSriracha mayo (recipe follows)Big Ass flour tortillasWrap the meat in…

Beef ribsTwo 3-bone plates or racks of beef ribs, cap removed, membrane intactKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 tbsp. Garlic powder1 tbsp. Onion powderWood chunks or pellets for smoking. I use a blend of pecan and hickory pellets.Spritz1 cup red wine vinegar½ cup water¼ cup Louisiana hot sauce. I like Crystal.1 tsp -…

Real Deal Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa VerdeCarne Asada2 pounds Skirt Steak1/2 white onion6 garlic cloves3 dried ancho chilies, seeds and stem removed3 dried guajillo chilies, seeds and stem removed2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 cup orange juice1/3 cup red wine vinegarsea salt, to tastechopped cilantro, for servingchopped white onion, for servinglime wedges for servingcorn tortillas, warmed…