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Archive for the 'Holiday' Category
Fried Smelt
As you may or may not know, Wisconsin is huge when it comes to the Friday fish fry. I know I’ve mentioned this a couple of times, however Wisconsinites take their fish fry pretty seriously. I know that when I moved to Dallas to start my career, I was actually a bit bummed that they […]
Ham and Cheese Waffles
About once a month I decide to make breakfast for dinner. I typically resort to this option because I have nothing planned, or I know that all of the kids will eat very well and probably lick their plates when finished. This past week was no exception. I walked in the door, had nothing planned […]
Crispy Shrimp with Citrus Glaze
I had decided to make two different shrimp dishes this past holiday. I wanted to start with a shrimp appetizer that was marinated in alcohol and served with a vinegar based dipping sauce, as well as provide a shrimp dish that would go with my New York Strip roast, much like a surf and turf […]
Herb and Garlic Crusted New York Strip Roast
I went all out this past Christmas and decided to make a pretty great menu consisting of a shrimp done two ways, some popovers, roasted vegetables, and the star of the show, a New York Strip roast. As my in-laws were requesting that I make another porchetta this year, I decided a couple of weeks […]
Porchetta Cracklings
Last year around this time, I was getting super excited, not so much about the holiday (well, I kind of was), but I was extremely excited for what I was going to prepare for the family. I was getting excited to make porchetta; a slab of pork that is coated in herbs and garlic, lined […]
Roasted Squash Risotto
Risotto is one of those dishes that is not only sexy, but is also comforting. It is a dish that once you have had a good plate of it at a restaurant that you will want to create on your own, and you can. In the past, I have made mushroom risotto which was really delicious, […]
Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
You have to love it when you come across something to make that is not only incredibly easy to prepare but it one that is extremely delicious as well. That is where this recipe comes into play. Roasted cauliflower. Cauliflower, at first glance, is not a very attractive vegetable and one that gets typically bypassed […]
Cinnamon and Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
It’s Halloween time, and I can’t say that my kids are overly excited about trick or treating this year. A sign they are getting older, sure, but other than that, not sure what is going on. It’s candy for crying out loud! But there is one thing that my kids were excited about and that […]
Shrimp Scampi
There is something to be said about shrimp scampi. I always remember it as an elegant dish, and something that was to be had around the holidays, or a special weekend meal. Shrimp scampi, after all, is probably one of the easiest dishes to make, however it does have an elegance to it. I always […]
Open-Faced Liverwurst Sandwich
You know I am a big fan of pork, right? I’m sure you do. Often times my recipes evolve around bacon, or some variant of pork, and this recipe is right up there with the rest of great pork recipes. It’s liverwurst. I know what you are already thinking. Some strange childhood memory of the […]
Homemade Chex Mix
Chex Mix is a staple in my household. It is one of those snacks that everyone enjoys during the week. With that said, whenever I see the Chex Mix opened, I watch as everyone eats the mixture. As the bag gets tossed around, yes, forget the bowl here, my daughter picks out only the pretzels, […]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
If you are looking for something to make to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here are some wonderful, and easy recipes. Click for the recipe, or you can find my collection of Mexican recipes at http://www.simplecomfortfood.com/category/mexican/. ¡Viva, Cinco de Mayo! …
Pasta with Sage and Brown Butter
As we wind down the winter months here in Wisconsin and gear up for spring, I thought I would introduce one of those comforting dishes that is just perfect for fall or winter months. In my opinion, this dish can be served anytime of the year as it is not only super easy to make, […]
Crostini with Pickled Tomato and Goat Cheese
It was some time ago when I was really into making crostini. It you are not familiar with crostini, they are basically little toasts that are topped with whatever you can imagine. For me, I offered up crostini with olive tapenade with goat cheese, smoked steak, brie and cranberry sauce, and even a crab crostini […]
Hasselback Potatoes
My wife and I love potatoes, and as a matter of fact, I do not think I know anyone that does not like them. The potato is so diverse. You can make french fries, Irish champ or Irish Colcannon, or heck, even my fan favorites, loaded potato skins. It seems as though the possibilities are endless […]
Paella
It was not long ago when I purchased my first paella pan. It was one of those purchases I was truly excited about. See, I had a plan, as usual, with that pan. When it arrived at the house, my wife had said something like ‘what the heck is that?’, and my response with my […]
Smoked Trout
For the most part, I grew up fishing. My grandparents lived on a lake in Indiana, and every time we would go visit, I would wake up early, head out to their pier, and start catching fish. My dad would often times clean the fish and we would head back to their home, fry them […]
Porchetta
If you have never heard of porchetta before, well, let me introduce you to it. Pronounced as ‘porketta’, yes, that is a lot of pork, porchetta is basically a whole lot of pork stuffed with a bunch of delicious herbs as well as a bunch more pork. I have been wanting to make porchetta for […]
The Hot Brown Sandwich
If you have never traveled through Kentucky, well, I am not sure what to tell you. Kentucky is a really beautiful state, and as many of us might know Kentucky for its Bluegrass music, or the Kentucky Derby, or better yet that Abraham Lincoln was born, I know it for the mint juleps and a […]
Gorgonzola Stuffed Mushrooms
One of the few things I disliked while growing up were mushrooms. I wanted nothing to do with them. That, and pasta with red sauce. It was not until later in life, much later, when I truly began to love mushrooms, and in particular, portabella mushrooms. The things I have always loved about the portabella […]
Pecan Pie Ice Cream
The Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker could have been one of the best purchases I have made in some time, especially during this time of year. Not only does this device not take up a whole lot of room, but it is also really simple to clean, and furthermore, with only a few simple ingredients, you […]
Smores Ice Cream
It’s finally summer time in Wisconsin, and if there is one thing I really like to do to relax with the kids after a long week of work it is to make a fire in my backyard on an early Sunday evening. Lately it has just been the thing to do, and we all seem […]
Macerated Cherries
There is a great new place in town making their own booze. The place is called Great Lakes Distillery, and I have to admit, they are doing things right. Everything from their vodka to their rum, every sip of their stuff is, well, simply delicious. It was not too long ago where a colleague and […]
Chicken Biryani
The flavors of Indian food, in my opinion are so addicting. I use the term Indian very loosely in this recipe as many countries have their own version of what is called biryani. Biryani in its basic state is simply a dish containing meat, fish, or vegetables and rice that is flavored with some really […]
Deviled Eggs with Blue Cheese and Chorizo
Easter is quickly approaching and if there is one thing that I always make for the kids, it is hard boiled eggs. In my opinion, there is a bit of a trick to cooking hard boiled eggs. Be it the cook time, or the post cold water bath for them, there is a science to […]
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- Dax Phillips: Jody - you are totally right! I'm surprised I never caught that. After 45 minutes at 450, ...
- Jody: 450 degrees seems high; is this the right temperature for a 4 hour cook? Thanks. JJ...
- Dax Phillips: Hi Julie - Thanks for the wonderful comment! I do use Nueske's whenever I cook with bacon....
- Julie Davis: Hi Dax. I live outside of Spokane, WA and have been following your blog for quite some tim...
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- Michelle: Dax, I made these with the Sazon seasoning and they were soo good! I am bound and determ...
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