Healthy Tailgating Recipes with Dave Joachim

Posted on Nov 29, 2008 by Andrew in Healthy Tailgating .

The Tailgater’s Cookbook

Before we get into the game of the week, I’d like to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway of The NFL Gameday Cookbook…. and the winner is…. Son Of Grok!!! Congratulations, to receive your prize, email me your address and I’ll ship it off (my email address is visible on this page).

Don’t forget to leave your comment in this post for your chance to win a free, SIGNED COPY, of this week’s spotlight on The Tailgater’s Cookbook!!

This week in college football, everyone is talking about one game and one game only… #3 Oklahoma Sooners take on cross state rivals #12 Oklahoma State in a game that will not only shape the BCS title game, but may also clinch the Heisman Trophy for Oklahoma quaterback Sam Bradford. Oklahoma trails the Texas Longhorns in the BCS race by .008 in the polls, which means a solid victory for the Sooners would move them up in the rankings to the #2 spot and place them in a title game with the Alabama Crimson Tide (assuming Alabama wins over Auburn). With an impressive win against Texas Tech last week, Sam Bradford may be able to clinch the Heisman Trophy with another 4 TD game this week against his cross state rivals. One thing’s for sure, this has been a great year in College Football!!

This week we’ve got a very special guest interview with Dave Joachim, renowned chef and author of The Tailgater’s Cookbook!

“ David Joachim has authored, edited or collaborated on more than 30 cookbooks. He holds a master’s degree in English language and literature from Binghamton University, where he taught writing classes for three years. He is the author of The Tailgater’s Cookbook, The Spaghetti Sauce Gourmet, and the IACP Award-winning reference book, The Food Substitutions Bible.”

So without further delay, let’s check out Go Healthy Go Fit’s exclusive interview with the author of The Tailgater’s Cookbook, Dave Joachim!

Dave Joachim

What got you into the world of tailgating?

“My family camped a lot when I was growing up, so we grilled ‘on location’ all the time. After getting into sports in high school and college, I started tailgating and eventually cooking on asphalt. After doing about 25 cookbooks on other subjects, including grilling, it was time to write one about the ins and outs of partying in the parking lot. Tailgating has a long tradition in America and in the past decade, grilling has taken center stage, so I was happy to share my best parking lot tips and grill recipes, including pulled pork, ribs, brats…almost all of the tailgating classics are there.”

Indeed, tailgating is VERY American!! You’ve been a guest on Emeril Live! on the Food Network, “The Grill Masters”, Martha Stewart radio, and Eye on the Bay on CBS, “Flavors of Barbecue”… what’s on the horizon in terms of appearances?

“I just got back from Toronto, where I was promoting my new book, The Science of Good Food on national television and radio. I’ve been doing plenty of radio and print interviews in the US too. National Public Radio will broadcast an interview soon and I’m teaching classes and doing book signings at cooking schools, bookstores, and cookware stores. I’m also talking with a handful of television networks about doing a cooking show, possibly one on tailgating!”

I’d definitely watch that show! How did you adapt your grilling expertise, as seen in Mastering The Grill, WINNER - Best Barbecue Book in the World (2008) and USA (2007)”World Gourmand Cookbook Awards to the art of Tailgating?

“Actually, I wrote The Tailgater’s Cookbook before I wrote Mastering the Grill. But both books can be used for grilling in the parking lot. The difference is that The Tailgater’s Cookbook has specific tips for making food ahead, storing it in the cooler, then finishing it at the game. It also takes a look at the history of tailgating, has gameday menus, fun facts about things like the oldest known beer recipe, and includes a big tailgating checklist so you don’t forget anything.”

A checklist is a must for the serious tailgater. Describe your perfect tailgate. What teams would play, who’s got home field advantage, and what would you make?

“I’d rewind to 2007, Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs at The Swamp. But this time, the dogs would be yelping and the Gators chomping. I’d make Hot Dogs with the Works (and we’d chomp ‘em down!), Black-Eyed Pea Salsa to honor Florida’s favorite bean, Chipotle Bourbon Ribs (cuz the Gators would be kicking those dogs right in the ribs) and Chocolate Whiskey Pudding with whipped cream for dessert (cuz the Gators would whip those dogs until they behaved!). To drink: beer, of course, and One-Two Punch (a double rum punch that knocks you on your tail) to help polish off the dogs. With this much good food, the Gators would show those dogs whose boss!”

It looks like there’s no question which team you’re rooting for in the BCS title game! So now let’s take a look at some very creative recipes straight out of The Tailgater’s Cookbook!

Chipotle Pecans

“Munch on these addictive nuts on the way to the game. If you plan to eat some at the game, make a double batch. The nuts don’t stick around very long. I like the smoky flavor of ground chipotle peppers here; it gets my tongue ready for the taste of grilled foods to come. But if you can’t find chipotle pepper, cayenne will give you the heat without the smoke.

1 egg white
1/3 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground chipotle powder or cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pure chile powder (such as ancho)
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups pecan halves

Before You Go: Preheat oven to 325ºF. In medium bowl, using electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg white until very foamy and no clear liquid remains. Stir in everything but pecans until blended. Stir in pecans until evenly coated. Spread in single layer on a baking sheet (ungreased).
Bake until fragrant and toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Loosen and break up nuts with stiff spatula (nuts may be gooey but will crisp as they cool). Cool completely in pan on rack. Store cooled nuts in an airtight container up to 1 week.
When You Get There: Pass them around (if there’s any left).

Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Neighborly Tip:
Most grocery stores carry pure chile powder and ground chipotle powder in the spice aisle. Look in the gourmet section of spices in glass bottles.”

I made these yesterday… they’re delicious!!

Swordfish Steak With Pineapple Relish

“Serve these quick fish steaks when it’s unbearably hot out or during rainy tailgates. They grill up in about 10 minutes, so you spend less time over the grill. The bright-flavored tropical salsa also lightens things up.

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, undrained
1 kiwi, peeled and finely chopped

Swordfish On The Grill

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
4 swordfish steaks, each 1-inch thick (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

When You Get There: Heat grill to medium-high and let rack get good and hot. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Brush and oil rack, then grill pineapple until nicely grill marked, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Chop into bite-size chunks and place in medium bowl. Stir in kiwi, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of reserved juice. Cover and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Coat swordfish all over with oil or cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat until fish just a bit filmy and moist in the middle, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with pineapple relish.

Makes 4 servings.

Neighborly Tip: For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple instead of canned. Cut off the spiky top and base from 1 small pineapple (about 2 1/2 pounds). Cut the fruit lengthwise into quarters. Slice out the tough woody core from each quarter. Sit each quarter rind-side down on the cutting board and run the knife as close to the rind as possible, cutting the fruit away from the rind. Slice the fruit crosswise into wedges then grill and use as directed. Add 1 tablespoon of the accumulated juices to the relish.
To seed and chop a jalapeno pepper without touching the hot capsaicin, hold the pepper by the stem using your fingertips. Cut off 1/8-inch from the tip then stand the pepper on the flattened tip. Still holding the stem, slice downward from stem to tip, removing the flesh from the core in sections. Discard the stem, core, and seeds. To chop, slice the flesh lengthwise then crosswise steadying the flesh with another small knife or other utensil.”

Wow, two great recipes to spice up your tailgate! I just want to say than you again to David for all of his help with the interview and with providing us with a signed copy of The Tailgater’s Cookbook, which you can win by leaving your comment!

The Tailgater’s Cookbook

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15 Responses to “Healthy Tailgating Recipes with Dave Joachim”

Son of Grok

Dec 02, 2008

4:34 pm

No one wants to win a cookbook apparently? Count me in!

The SoG

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Andrew

Dec 02, 2008

4:54 pm

SoG,

You’re in the running as per usual!! I don’t get it…. I’ve got these cool giveaways and all you have to do is leave a comment, yet no one does it?? Bizarre, but look at it this way, you’ll have a cookbook library provided by Go Healthy Go Fit!! The one you won last week is in the mail!!

Thanks for the comment!

All the Best,

Andrew

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Son of Grok

Dec 02, 2008

9:06 pm

If you don’t mind some advice Andrew… I don’t think you broadcast that there is a giveaway associated with the post effectively enough. For instance, I did not know that this was a giveaway until i read it in the best of november post. Yes i know you said it right there.. but it is easy to miss. Maybe find a more effective marketing method? I had not realized it after just reading the actual interview.

The SoG

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Andrew

Dec 02, 2008

9:44 pm

SoG,

I don’t mind at all! I appreciate the observation. I’ll try to make some individual posts about giveaways from now on.

All the Best,

Andrew

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Eric

Dec 03, 2008

8:14 pm

Great BLOG!! Thanks for the great posts, and sign me up for the cookbook.

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Andrew

Dec 03, 2008

9:53 pm

Hey Eric,

Your welcome! And thank you for the comment, you are in the running for the giveaway!

All the Best,

Andrew

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Ashley

Dec 04, 2008

7:10 am

This would be a great recipe book to win!!
Tailgating is one of my favorite things to do, and eating is the other favorite! haha

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Andrew

Dec 04, 2008

10:10 am

Hey Ashley,

I’m right there with you! I love tailgating, it’s like a picnic and a bbq all rolled into one! You’re in the running, so stay tuned to see if you won.

All the Best,

Andrew

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Bill

Dec 05, 2008

12:29 pm

I want to win free stuff. Is this still going?

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Andrew

Dec 05, 2008

12:34 pm

Hey Bill,

Yep, the giveaway is still going on! You’ll be entered in for a chance to win a signed copy! Thanks for the comments, keep ‘em coming!

All the Best,

Andrew

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