February 2015 - Simple Comfort Food

Casserole, Cheese, Delicious, Italian, Kids, Pasta

Cream Cheese Lasagna

Dax Phillips / February 27, 2015 / 11 Comments

Are you the type of home cook that plans your meals ahead of time, or one that cooks on the fly? I lean more on cook on the fly type, but we do…

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Beef, Braising, Game Day, Onions, Tacos

Beef Cheek Tacos

Dax Phillips / February 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

I have been thinking about making tongue tacos lately. I know, many might think of this being gross, however if you have never ordered ‘lengua’ from your localÂ tacqueria, well you are missing out.…

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Appetizers, Game Day, Kids, Seasonings, Snack

Homemade Spicy Ranch Doritos

Dax Phillips / February 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

This past weekend was a busy one around the house. Running errands, and as I cooked up a bunch of meals, my wife and kids got busy cleaning the house. This seems to…

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Beans, Ethnic, Holiday, Italian, Kids, Pasta, Salad, Sauce, Sides

Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes, and Beans

Dax Phillips / February 21, 2015 / 2 Comments

There are many times throughout the week that I want something hearty, but without meat. I want a main course, or heck even a side dish that would go well with things like…

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Products, Reviews, Seasonings

“Slap Ya Mama” Cajun Seasoning – Product Review

Dax Phillips / February 18, 2015 / 1 Comment

Like many of you, I turned another year older <Sigh>, but with that said, we had a great time celebrating with family. I’m not sure why folks still buy me gifts for my…

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Appetizers, Holiday, Italian, Pasta, Rice, Sides, Snack

Risotto Cakes

Dax Phillips / February 16, 2015 / 2 Comments

This past weekend was a busy one. I had to work on Friday night for an event, one that is always a bit stressful, and as I wanted to do something for Valentine’s…

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Chicken, Ethnic, Kids, Rice, Sauce

Middle Eastern Style Chicken and Rice

Dax Phillips / February 13, 2015 / 6 Comments

I have mentioned this in the past, but almost every day, my colleagues at work talk about food, whether it was what they ate over the weekend, or what they were going to…

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Sides, Stews, Vegetables

Chickpea and Cauliflower Stew

Dax Phillips / February 11, 2015 / 0 Comments

When I think of comfort food, well, I think of pretty much anything I have created on this blog, however I often find comfort in really simple dishes such as this chickpea and…

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Appetizers, Bacon, Bread, Cheese, Events, Game Day, Kids, Nueske's, Snack

Loaded Pizza Rolls

Dax Phillips / February 9, 2015 / 1 Comment

The weekends around my house always yield a few things. Time with the kids, creative and fun cooking, and laundry. As we recently wrapped up football season, I decided to make a fun…

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Products, Reviews

COCOZIA 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil – Product Review

Dax Phillips / February 6, 2015 / 0 Comments

Recently, I was sent a jar of Cocozia’s extra virgin coconut oil to sample. I was honored to say the least, to be asked to give my opinion on the product, and as…

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Breakfast, Nueske's, Pork, Sauce

Ham and Sausage Biscuits and Gravy

Dax Phillips / February 4, 2015 / 1 Comment

I really love a stick to your ribs kind of meal, and as I don’t often make anything too heavy (and delicious) for breakfast, the other day I was going to take a…

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Appetizers, Cheese, Chicken, Game Day, Sauce, Sides

Blue Cheese Dip

Dax Phillips / February 2, 2015 / 0 Comments

Superbowl Sunday is finally over. I’ll admit it, I watched some of it. Only some of it, and I will say that I was not that pleased with the commercials. I was more…

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