Archive for the 'Ethnic' Category

Mexican Table Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on January 19th, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Mexican, Sauce, Sides, Vegetables

If you have been following my site for some time, you are probably well aware that Mexican food is a good source of comfort for my family. I would say that once a week we are either having a taco or nacho night with an array of toppings to choose from. Whether it be cheeses, [...]

Chinese Pea Shoots

Posted by Dax Phillips on January 3rd, 2011 filed in Chinese, Delicious, Ethnic, Sides, Vegetables

If there is one thing I love while eating at a Chinese restaurant, it has got to be stir fried pea shoots. It is not very often that you see them on a standard, Chinese menu either. I believe I first encountered pea shoots while eating dim sum, many years ago, and as I wanted [...]

Mexican Fideo

Posted by Dax Phillips on December 11th, 2010 filed in Delicious, Ethnic, Kids, Mexican, Pasta, Sauce

I frequent the local Mexican supermarket, or as I know is El Rey Supermercado, in Milwaukee, probably about once a week. It is hands down one of my favorite places to go for a couple of reasons. One, is that you get great produce and fresh tortillas about half the cost that you would pay [...]

Serrano Hot Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 15th, 2010 filed in Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Mexican, Sauce

If you have been on this site, the last few weeks, you will notice that I made a habanero hot sauce that was so hot and addicting, that it got me to thinking about making a serrano hot sauce. A Mexican table sauce if you will. The type of sauce for us chili heads, that [...]

Mexican Rice

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 10th, 2010 filed in Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Rice, Sides

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 31st, 2010 filed in Chicken, Ethnic, Kids

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 27th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Bread, Ethnic, Grilling, Sauce, Sides, Snack

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 6th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Cheese, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 4th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Mexican, Sandwiches, Sides, Snack, tacos, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 16th, 2010 filed in Beef, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Pork, Rice, 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

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 1st, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Ethnic, Grilling, Mexican, Pasta, Rice, Sauce, tacos, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 29th, 2010 filed in Cheese, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Sandwiches, 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

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 18th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Rice, Thai

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 3rd, 2010 filed in Casserole, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Sauce

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on June 22nd, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Pork, Snack, tacos, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on June 15th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Sauce

Chicken Mole Nachos - a quick Mexican Mole sauce

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 26th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Ethnic, Grilling, Italian, Pasta, Sandwiches, Sauce, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 5th, 2010 filed in Ethnic, Holiday, Mexican

Some ideas for you on this wonderful Mexican holiday. Click on any of the thumbnails for the recipe.

Greek Lettuce Wraps

Posted by Dax Phillips on April 22nd, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Cheese, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Pasta, Salad, Snack, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on April 16th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Rice, Sides, Snack, Thai

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on April 6th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Dessert, Ethnic, Fish, Game Day, Sauce, Seafood, Sides, Snack, Thai

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 20th, 2010 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Mexican, Snack, tacos

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 11th, 2010 filed in Beef, Delicious, Ethnic, Irish, Meat, Stews, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 9th, 2010 filed in Delicious, Ethnic, Holiday, Irish, Kids, Sides, Vegetables

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

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 5th, 2010 filed in Ethnic, Italian, Kids, Pasta, 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 [...]

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