Are you still workin’ on turkey leftovers? We laid our carcass to rest on Saturday…Thank God! It was a rough turkey experience this year. I vote for prime rib and lobster next year. I think the reason the Pilgrims ate turkey, is that was the best thing available at the time. You would think in 400 years, we could’ve come up with something better. One good by-product of turkey is the Kentucky Hot Brown.

ByDave Tappan

Kentucky Hot Brown1 turkey breast, about 4 to 5 pounds, roasted or leftover4 tablespoons unsalted soft butterKosher saalt and fresh ground pepperFor the sauce:2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups whole milk2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar1/4 cup grated ParmesanPinch fresh ground nutmegKosher salt and fresh ground black pepperFor the egg bread:4 large…

Check out this clever project and buy a copy on Friday. Cool riff in the Pieces of Eight album cover. A fantastic gesture to help out the road crew in these tough times without touring.

ByDave Tappan

The Styx Crew is proud to announce that they just finished work on their cookbook! Pre-orders will begin on Friday, November 27th on styxworld.com at 9am ET/6am PT. All proceeds will go directly to the Styx crew and their families.The Cookbook is 75+ pages, filled with handpicked recipes, fun facts and personal photos taken by…

A Facebook friend of mine, Angela Ciapponi, recently sent me a recipe. Of course, being who I am and doing what I do, I had to screw with it and make it much more complicated, but damn, is it good. Thanks Angela!

ByDave Tappan

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms20 large white mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped4 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced3/4 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed4 ounces cream cheese softened1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided1/3 cup seasoned croutons, pulsed in a food processor or blender (not…

Dave’s Apple Cider Moscow Mule

ByMatthew Reisz

My Thanksgiving recipe: Scrap the food. Save the calories and catch a good buzz!Apple Cider Moscow MuleIngredients:4 oz. hard apple cider4 oz. ginger beer1.5 oz. Absolut Citron VodkaJuice of half a limeDash of ground cinnamonLime wedges, apple slices and cinnamon sticks, for garnishCopper cupInstructions:In a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes, hard apple cider, ginger beer,…

Most people love or hate Brussels Sprouts. If you’re a hater, give this a try for Thanksgiving.

ByDave Tappan

Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Bacon and Gruyère2 lbs small, tender Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved4 oz thick sliced bacon, chopped3 large shallots, trimmed and thinly sliced1 tbsp butter3 tbsp flour1/2 cup chicken broth1 1/2 cups milk1 packed cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 6 oz)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tastePreheat the oven to 400F.Bring…

Most people love or hate Brussels Sprouts. If you’re a hater, give this a try for Thanksgiving.

ByDave Tappan

Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Bacon and Gruyère2 lbs small, tender Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved4 oz thick sliced bacon, chopped3 large shallots, trimmed and thinly sliced1 tbsp butter3 tbsp flour1/2 cup chicken broth1 1/2 cups milk1 packed cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 6 oz)Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to tastePreheat the oven to 400F.Bring…

Thanksgiving is a week away. Time to start planning some side dishes. I’m giving up on oyster dressing. Apparently, I’m the only person in the world that likes it. Sorry mom. It was a good run.

ByDave Tappan

Sausage-Apple Dressing6 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or sourdough (1 1/2 pound loaf)8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 onions)1 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large-diced2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley1 tablespoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings…

Happy Taco Tuesday! I’ve got a soft spot for hard shell tacos. Home made hard shells are much better than store bought. Also, you never know how many are broken in the box. There are a lot of cool frying devices out there that you can buy, or you can bake them in the oven.

ByDave Tappan

Ground Beef Hard Shell Tacos1 lb . ground beef12 corn tortillas1 onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 chipotles in adobo2 Tablespoon adobo sauce2 teaspoons chili powderKosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon oregano2-4 tomatoesFresh lettuceMonterey Jack cheese or MozzarellaGuacamoleHot SauceSalsaSaute the onion in oil over medium-high heat for a…