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Archive for the 'Ethnic' Category
Mexican Rice
I frequent my local taqueria (taco shop) about once a week and I am always amazed of what the locals are eating. I am really uncertain as to what they are eating, but most of the locals are ordering from in front of the glass, and not from the menu. The items behind the glass [...]
Greek Fried Chicken
If you have been following my posts for some time now, you probably know that fried chicken is my all-time favorite childhood food. Well, it might be one of my favorite comfort foods as well. I have my go to fried chicken recipe but I wanted to jazz it up a bit, and incorporate some [...]
Tzatziki Sauce
For the last couple of weeks I have had a real craving for my homemade gyros on the grill. It is probably due to the reality that winter is on its way and my grill will soon be covered with snow, and that my friends is pretty sad. But the truth be told, I have [...]
Pesto Filled Quesadilla
This week yielded frost on the rooftops of many of the houses in my neighborhood and I must say I panicked. Not in the sense that it was becoming colder in Wisconsin and that adult hibernation is near, but the fact that I still have tomatoes growing and a lot of basil in my backyard. [...]
Mexican Pickled Carrots
Moving to Dallas, Texas was one of top ten experiences I had up until I was in my twenties. I know, I know, I mention it often on many of my posts, and I have to, because after all, it was a land where I experienced Tex-Mex, great dim sum, Vietnamese pho, and my first [...]
Albondigas Soup – Mexican Meatball Soup
Soup season has started once again in my household. It is early fall, and the falling of leaves from the trees typically indicates that it is time to hunker down with a nice bowl of comforting soup. It was this past weekend where I was going to make chili for my wife. She loves chili, [...]
Quick and Fresh Sofrito
If you have never had sofrito, you must. Call it a Latin condiment, or call it a marinade, sofrito is basically a mixture of fresh vegetables that is used as a base in many Latin American dishes. I make sofrito from time to time, especially when I am making arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice). [...]
Indian Frybread Tacos
If you have been surfing my site for some time, you probably know that I love tacos. Love every kind of taco. Whether they be meatless, or with chicken, fish, steak, pork, or shrimp, I love them. I could eat them every single day if I could. My favorite tacos have always been on fresh [...]
Thai Chicken Bites
There is a new breading in town, and it is not the go to panko or the standard fine Italian breadcrumbs. It’s my take on what should be known as Thai breadcrumbs. While my wife was recently away on a business trip, I came home wandering what to make for dinner. I have to be [...]
Chicken Tikka Masala
My wife and I were recently talking about how we were craving an Indian curry dish known as chicken tikka masala. If you have never smelled, nor tasted this dish, you are truly missing out on something wonderful. My quick take on chicken tikka masala is that it is a dish consisting of tender cubes [...]
Banh Mi Tacos
You should probably know by now that I could live off of tacos, pizza, or for that matter bacon. Many of these favorites of mine have some pork product in them. I love pork, and pretty much every piece of the pork. As much as I try a lot of new things, I stick to [...]
Quick Chicken Mole Nachos
I often frequent a local Mexican grocery story and eatery in Milwaukee, known as El Rey Supermercado. I am really hooked at this place, and think that they have some of the best tacos in town. Granted, I tend not to think what happens beyond the scenes in many of these restaurants, and I realize [...]
Pea Pesto
Believe it or not, but peas are in season, and this is yet another vegetable I could not stand growing up as a kid. I know why that was as well. It was because we were served peas out of a can, and if there is one thing I cannot stand to this day, it [...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Some ideas for you on this wonderful Mexican holiday. Click on any of the thumbnails for the recipe.
Greek Lettuce Wraps
I was ready for something light and fresh. Our family recently got back from taking a cruise vacation in the eastern Caribbean. It was our first cruise, and I was a bit intimidated as I was bringing the children. Big boat, on water for seven days, with kids. You see where I am going with [...]
Larb Nuea
Larb Nuea? Right, larb nuea, or sometimes known as laab nuea. That’s correct folks, I am teaching you new words, and allowing you to explore new dishes. As I often do, I poll my friends on what they are eating for dinner, or holiday, and I really get back some great responses. One recent response [...]
Thai Fish Balls with Lime Mayonnaise
Fish frys are a big deal in Wisconsin, and finding a good one is always a topic of conversation at work. Sure, I make my own fish fry about three times a month, and it is a major hit with the family, plus I save a ton of money. There are times however, that as [...]
Salsa de Chile de Arbol
Not too long ago, a friend and old colleague of mine sent a picture on Facebook of a simple picture of salsa. That is all it was. A picture of a small ramekin of dark and delicious looking salsa. The foodie that I am, I responded immediately with a comment, and that built some small [...]
Irish Beef Stew
It’s that time of year again where we typically start thinking of things we can eat or drink to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. I know when growing up, my family would typically make some version of corned beef, and boiled cabbage, with an occasional potato or two. This time of year also excites me as [...]
Irish Colcannon
Simply put, there is something to be said about a great bowl of mashed potatoes. I have a variety of recipes on this site, however, there are only a couple that I really go to, the ones that I find to be super comforting, and the ones that go great with most every comfort dish [...]
Penne with Vodka Sauce
It probably was not until I met my wife when I began to eat pasta dishes. We would go out to eat at an Italian restaurant and she would literally get excited for things like pasta carbonara, or fettucine alfredo, while I on the other hand would order a steak, or something non-pasta related. It [...]
The Bánh Mi Sandwich
I have a lot of favorite sandwiches, however Bánh Mi has got to be up near the top of the list. If you have never had a Bánh Mi sandwich, you must seek one out. I will admit that while living in Dallas, Texas for a handful of years, I was blessed with great Vietnamese [...]
Irish Champ
I found it a bit amusing this past week when my oldest son asked “What are you?”. I instantly thought to myself, and at first did not know how to respond. While growing up ,and being as curious as my son was, I remember asking my parents that same question. I often joke to this [...]
Indian Chicken Thighs
Do you ever get a real hankering for something? Not too long ago, I had just that, a craving for the simple, yet complex flavors of Indian food. I do not often cook much Indian food, but I can’t help myself when I think of the flavors that include cumin, paprika, yogurt, and garlic, among [...]
Pasta Carbonara – American Style
There are a few dishes I know my wife really loves, and recently, I found out that my sister-n-law loves as well. Actually, I am finding out that a lot of people really love a dish called pasta carbonara. I first found out about this dish years ago when we went out to eat at [...]
Super Bowl Party
It’s that time of year. The annual celebration to see who is the best in the National Football League. The Super Bowl. New Orleans Saints versus Indiana Colts. As I am a Green Bay Packer fan, I am not really too concerned who will win this game, however I am concerned how happy it makes [...]
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Ditch the usual American shrimp cocktail sauce that is typically served with horseradish sauce, and give this one a try. Shrimp cocktail is usually served as an appetizer, and typically found during cocktail parties, brunches, or during holiday parties. However, there is something to be said about Mexican shrimp cocktail. I recall about ten years [...]
Perfect Guacamole Dip
You have to love a nice bowl of guacamole. There is nothing like it, especially when it is done right. The funny thing is that everyone seems to have their own version of this wonderful Mexican dip. There is one grocery store that I often frequent, and I am blown away every time I see [...]
Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
It was not too long ago when I was discussing Thai food, in particular, carry out. There are just some items that are worth dining in for, and some of those in my opinion are the fried foods, and the soups. After reflecting on my Tom Yum Goong post, there was one thing that stood [...]
Chicken and Leek Stuffed Poblano Peppers
You know who you are. If you are like my wife, or most people that frequent a Mexican restaurant, you typically go to your all time favorite dish, whether that be tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, or tortas. There are so many great Mexican dishes, many which pass by the average citizen. I will admit that I [...]
Muffuletta Sandwich
I recall growing up and my parents really loving a particular sandwich. I never really understood the love of the sandwich until I visited New Orleans last year. Sure, my wife and I made an attempt to try as much of the food in so little time, but simply got stuck on the wonderful shrimp [...]
Tom Yum Goong
Tom Yum Goong, or Tom Yam Goong simply translates to Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup. Thai food, what could be better than the perfect balance between sweet, spicy, sour, and salty? Not much if you ask me. There is something to be said about Thai food in general, as in my opinion, it really accomplishes [...]
Camerones al Mojo de Ajo
Simply put, shrimp in a rocking garlic oil. This past week I made a big batch of mojo de ajo, which translates to garlic sauce. Taking the time to break down the heads of garlic, and using some good extra virgin olive oil, yields something amazing. Something really wonderful that is just out of this [...]
The Italian Frittata
Sundays are a special day in my family, as I am sure it is a special day in many homes. They are typically lazy ones in my household, where we slowly get out of bed, watch a bit of TV, possibly head to church, then come back and have a warm meal. That is only [...]
Chimichurri Sauce
If you have never experienced chimichurri sauce, you are really missing out on something extremely tasteful. Could this be America’s newest condiment? In my opinion, absolutely. There are many ways to make the Argentinian sauce, and it is commonly found in its green stage, however there is a red version of the sauce as well, [...]
Mexican Birria Recipe
Soup and stew season is finally here. As the snow falls on top of the house, the season of slow cooking takes shape. As you have probably noticed, I have had a real craving for low and slow tacos as indicated in my pork tinga recipe, and recently I really wanted to turn up the [...]
Pork Tinga
A few weeks back we had a bunch of family in town, and I wanted to do something special for them on game day. I could have went a bunch of different routes making a handful of appetizers, or firing up the grill, however I wanted to sit back and relax with the cousins. I [...]
Mexican Pickled Onions
You might begin to think that I am a pickling maniac, or that I love the color purple (as noted in a recent post), but that is typically not the case. Lately, however it seems to be the case as a couple of dishes I have made come out with a really vibrant color, and [...]
Blue Crab Curry
While I lived in Dallas, Texas, I found an abundance of crayfish, and blue crabs. Something that I really miss here in the Midwest. In all honesty, both of those items are really difficult to find, but with careful investigation, and my weekend shopping at the ethnic stores, I finally found fresh blue crabs. Trust [...]
Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice
Recently I made my rounds to my two local favorite ethnic grocery stores in the area; El Rey and Lanxiang. I go to these establishments nearly once a week to pick up some really common ingredients that the local food marts charge you an arm and a leg for. Examples being limes, shallots, avocados, and [...]
Excellent Greek Burger
I only know a few people who do not like olives, but I am not one of them. I love them. I love them stuffed, put in drinks, and placed in all kinds of foods. I think one of my favorite olives is the kalamata. Every time I pass by them in the market, I [...]
Souvlaki
While growing up in Milwaukee, there was not a whole lot of Greek food to be found. Sure, we had the common diner joints in the neighborhood (Omega) where you could get a roasted chicken, gyro, or a Greek salad, but beyond that you had to drive to the East side of town to get [...]
Chicken Vindaloo
I have had a crush on Indian food for some now. My crush started many years ago, but continues to this day, and on a recent visit to Casablanca in Milwaukee (granted it is Middle Eastern), really brought me back to why I love really nice, balanced, and sometimes intense flavors. Now don’t get me [...]
Yum Nua (Thai Beef Salad) with Shrimp and Squid
While living in Dallas, Texas, I encountered a lot of different food. I talk about it quite a bit on this site, however I think it deserves to be talked about. Sure, I traveled to New York City a couple of times while representing Ad agencies in winning awards for websites back in the day, [...]
Carne Adovada
As difficult as it might be to say, Carne Adovada, this is a dish that is typically found in the state of New Mexico, and one that is not commonly found on a Mexican menu. If you have never been to New Mexico, I highly recommend it. It is simply beautiful, and you get everything [...]
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- Dax Phillips: Very nice! Very nice catch in my incorrect sentence, but hey, I'm in Wisconsin and sometim...
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- Dax Phillips: Sorry to hear about your cheese sauce! The ratio is correct, 12 ounces of beer to the chee...
- Lindyspice: Great pretzel rolls! I'd probably use less baking soda next time. I thought I should also ...
- Dax Phillips: Thanks Lesley! Not only do they look like the store bought chips, they might even taste be...
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- Jay Cobb: I have to agree with Pam. While this is a great recipe to get a general idea of the ingre...
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