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Archive for the 'Holiday' Category
Ham and Potato Casserole
Ham is typically thought of as being served around the holidays, whether it be an Easter get together, or around Christmas time, however I am not a big believer in serving ham only once or twice a year. Now sure, deli ham is always in abundance in our house, and typically made for quick ham [...]
Cinnamon Rolls
Here I was, at it again and thinking what could I make my kids for dessert. I thought of some usual suspects like cookies, brownies, and then a flash of fudge came into sight, but that was quickly invaded by thoughts of cinnamon rolls. I have been thinking about cinnamon rolls for some time, and [...]
Prosciutto Wraps
I will admit that I have replaced Saturday morning cartoons with Saturday morning cooking shows. I actually love brewing some good coffee and watching shows that I have recorded throughout the week. These shows typically ignite thoughts and ideas for the weekend, or upcoming week. Although I watch these shows, I typically have never made [...]
Chicken Kiev
I have to admit, I am pretty good in my local grocery store. What I mean, and I am sure you all are pretty much the same, is that I know where everything is. You name it, I’m there. Maybe a reason why my shopping takes about half of the time as when my wife [...]
Baked Cauliflower
This past week I was on my way to making giardinera, and as part of my vegetable medley, it included cauliflower. I’m going to be upfront and tell you that it has been some time since I have cooked with cauliflower. I can probably tell you why it has been so long, and it is [...]
Basic Crepe Recipe
A few years back my sister-n-law was so kind to buy us a crepe pan. My first question was “You need a special pan to make crepes?” Indeed you do, and I have tried making crepes both with the pan and with a different pan, and the crepe pan yields great results. I often make [...]
Artichoke Dip Made Easy
This past weekend was spent in Chicago, Illinois with my brother and sister-in-laws. It has been a long awaited trip to see their new home, and to spend time in the windy city. The afternoon was spent eating dim sum, walking through the Lincoln park zoo, and relaxing in the new home. A relaxing day [...]
Egg Salad Sandwich
Before we begin. I want to hear your comments on how you like your egg salad sandwich. I have heard numerous stories, of lots of mayonnaise, lots of onion, pepper, hot sauce, etc. What is it that make your egg salad sandwich the best? Mine? Find out below. It seems since before Easter, and up [...]
Spring Salad with Warm Goat Cheese
Question for you before we get started, what is your favorite lettuce? Is it the standard head of lettuce? Romaine? Radicchio? I am saying Spring has sprung. I say this because of my neighbor recently removing the gas from his snow blower and packing it away for the year. He is the indication that we [...]
Glazed Carrots
I will admit it. I love carrots. I have worked on a computer, close to 12 hours a day, for the last 11 years, looking at the screen, moving pixels and code around, that you would think that I should be wearing glasses. Well, I don’t. This surprises me in many ways, but I think [...]
Reuben Sandwich
I love this time a year, when St. Patrick’s day is nearing. This is the time of year where I typically buy a couple of corned beef’s as they are typically on sale. It is also the time of year where I make a batch of corned beef hash, and get my Reuben sandwich on. [...]
Fish Curry Noodle Soup
There is something to be said about the coconut and red curry paste, combined as one. Flavors so wonderful that by mixing, and bringing up to temperature, over white rice can sell me. If you have never tried the combination, I beg of you. This soup alone not only has some really excellent ingredients that [...]
Turkey Pot Pie
If there is something you might want to know about my wife, it is that she loves chicken pot pie. As the thanksgiving holiday slowly passes by, I thought I would do my thing to the turkey pot pie to keep her happy, and comfortable. The pie itself is really quiet simple to make, but [...]
Perfect Thanksgiving Salad
There is something to be said about the food that we can create during the seasons, and as much as I love barbecue and smoking in the summer months, I must say that I enjoy the bold and comfortable flavors of late autumn and early winter. For this past Thanksgiving, I wanted to bring a [...]
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Thanksgiving Day Dressing
I typically stuff my turkey each year, but something came across me this year, and I took a different route, and instead, made a dressing. I adapted my wife’s grandmother’s recipe, and made it my own using homemade turkey broth, my own bread, and a handful of other goodies. As I brined my turkey this [...]
Cheesy Potatoes
Over the course of the last several years, my sister-n-law brings these cheesy potatoes to holiday gatherings. She brings the dish because they are really good. I normally get my fill on these potatoes and I am fairly content until she serves them for the next gathering, however this past weekend I had a true [...]
Pumpkin Seeds
Our season just passed yesterday with kids all dressed up, saying nothing, but wanting my candy. Where did these kids learn that by not saying Trick or Treat, will only get you a stare by me? Seriously kids, candy is just not given out freely at the Phillips’ house without saying “Trick or Treat!”. This [...]
Frittata with Bacon and Mint
Sunday morning is one morning that I really get to relax and spend some quality time with my wife and kids. It is a special morning where we typically make some pretty darn good comfort breakfast, laugh, and plan out the rest of the day before everyone heads back to school and work. Sunday mornings [...]
Stuffed Mushrooms
This past Sunday brought upon us a football game, and as we might recall from any of my previous fall posts, Sunday football brings about good food, whether it be an appetizer or a comfort dish. As we were heading back from a trip to the mall, the obvious question was, ‘What should we have [...]
Corn Muffins with Bacon
That’s right. I love bacon and I will use it any which way I can. This morning, I made a bit of extra bacon and decided to use the extra to throw into corn muffins. These are pretty darn good, and only take 30 minutes to bring it all together. Let’s get started. Ingredients: Six [...]
Hard Boiled Eggs
You either love them or hate them. Hard boiled eggs are made in my house nearly six times a year, typically around a holiday for an appetizer, or simply as a healthy snack. There always seem to be that question, each and every time they are made; How long do they cook? Here is my [...]
The Corned Beef Sandwich
You know those times when you constantly cannot get something out of your mind, especially when it comes to food? I am having one of those times, and you guessed it, the corned beef sandwich is taking over. I typically make corned beef twice a year, in the Spring for St. Patrick’s Day, and once [...]
The Cookie
Growing up is hard to do. I am still growing up, and now I watch the struggles my kids go through. Simply put, life is hard. However, our struggles and stresses in life can always be removed by certain things. I know many who will turn to chocolate to forget about the pain, stress, etc. [...]
Foccacia Bread
As many of you know, I have been experimenting with baking breads. I have been nearly successful in many of the cases, however, this time around I went with Foccacia bread. Why foccacia? Because the ingredients can be as diverse as you want, once you get the dough made. The process of making the dough [...]
French Onion Soup
As you might recall, I recently made a garlic crusted prime rib for a holiday meal. The meal yielded a lot of leftover meat, and because of that, I made a french onion soup that was not only simple to make, but one that was full of rich beef flavor. Let’s just say that my [...]
Pear and Gingered Bread
As you might know, I have began making several types of bread, and for the most part have been successful. As I love the smell of yeast, I cannot truly say that I am a fan of yeast types of breads, or at least making them as they tend to take a long time to [...]
Garlic Crusted Prime Rib
As noted my parents were in town recently celebrating the Christmas holiday with my family. It was a great time, and we enjoyed many great meals and laughter. Growing up, Christmas Eve was always a special time for our family, especially around the dining room table. My mom always made phenomenal meals, of which included [...]
The Leftover
This post is long overdue, especially as it deals with the Thanksgiving leftover. My family loves Thanksgiving day. Everything about it. We also love the leftovers, however can only take so much of the leftovers. My wife and I are ridiculous as are morning breakfast, the day after Thanksgiving, is typically turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, [...]
Rosemary Bread
During the Thanksgiving period, I was looking for some great bread to make a panini, or simply eat. This year instead of buying a nice rustic loaf from the breadsmith, I decided to make my own. Bring on the Rosemary bread. This took a few hours, and an overnight process but well worth it. To [...]
It’s Almost Here… Thanksgiving
After being stuck in a car much of this past week on our vacation to Toronto, Ontario, I cannot tell you how happy I am not only to be out of the car with our whining children, but also to be able to have a home cooked meal, and what a better time than Thanksgiving [...]
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- Dax Phillips: Very nice! Very nice catch in my incorrect sentence, but hey, I'm in Wisconsin and sometim...
- Me: Why on earth do you sleep in cold water? :)...
- 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...
- Lesley: Look just like store-bought chips! Awesome :)...
- Jay Cobb: I have to agree with Pam. While this is a great recipe to get a general idea of the ingre...
- eRiN: I feel like I'm dying right now. But in a good way (?) ... covered in garlicky cheesy onio...
- PA: Love the recipe! Now, if it could be easily printed . . ....
- nolan: ask your butcher for it. most will have it but if not they can order it and have it for yo...
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