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Pizza Al Pastor

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 25th, 2013 filed in Cheese, Game Day, Mexican, Pizza, Pork, Snack, tacos
pizza-al-pastor

Or I suppose you can call this one Al Pastor Pizza, however you decide, I will be fine with it. Did I ever tell you I am a sucker when it comes to tacos al pastor? I’m such a fan of the flavors of al pastor that they are my go to taco wherever I […]

Al Pastor Chicken Wings

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 28th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Baking, Chicken, Events, Game Day, Mexican, Seasonings, Snack
Al Pastor Chicken Wings

If you have been following my blog for any time now you probably know that I love Mexican food. Who doesn’t right? You probably also know that I try and get  out to eat at least once a week for work, and I typically go to my nearest Mexican restaurant, El Rey. When I have […]

Chipotle and Tamarind Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 25th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Onions, Sauce, tacos
Chipotle Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Last week I decided to step away from the office desk and go out and get some fresh air, that and some lunch. Often times I find myself eating lunch at the desk as either I am too busy, or too lazy to get up and get out. Fortunately when I do get a chance […]

Chicken Tostadas

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 18th, 2013 filed in Beans, Braising, Cheese, Chicken, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Snack
Chicken Tostadas Recipe

I frequent a local Mexican restaurant about once a week, and it is typically the same one every time. They know me so well, almost like Norm Peterson in Cheers, whereas as soon as I find a place to sit, I am delivered my usual horchata, and on occasion they simply bring me my usual […]

Jalapeño Hot Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 3rd, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Events, Game Day, Mexican, Salsa, Sauce
jalapeño Hot Sauce

Over the past fifteen years or so, I have become a really big fan of spicy food. I typically eat spicier than many folks around me. I love spicy Thai, Mexican, and Chinese food to say the least and I typically steer towards ordering a spicier dish if I am going out to eat. There […]

Mexican Picadillo

Posted by Dax Phillips on June 6th, 2013 filed in Beef, Casserole, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Onions, Rice, Vegetables
Mexican Picadillo

It was not too long ago when I started to think of a vacation we took years ago to South Carolina. It was a great family trip, and even cousins from the west coast decided to join us as well. Let me just say we had a great time, especially at dinner time when everyone […]

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 4th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Beans, Beef, Burgers, Cheese, Chicken, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Mexican, Onions, Pork, Rice, Salsa, Sandwiches, Sides, Snack, Soup, tacos
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! …

Mexican Cinco de Mayo Burger

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 3rd, 2013 filed in Beef, Burgers, Cheese, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Pork, Sandwiches
Mexican Cinco de Mayo Burger

Lately I have been making some really great burgers. No lie. I often think that a burger is the most quintessential food. To me, it is a like pizza, you can either have one very basic, or you can really take one and make it into anything you want. This is where the Mexican burger […]

Al Pastor Potato Skins

Posted by Dax Phillips on April 21st, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Onions, Pork, Sides, Snack, Vegetables
Al Pastor Potato Skins

When many people mention they had tacos, or are having tacos, the immediate thought is that they are having tacos, most likely with flour tortillas, or store bought hard shells, loaded with crummy ground beef and a taco seasoning packet. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying there is anything bad with that, but, yes, […]

Chicken Tamale Casserole

Posted by Dax Phillips on April 19th, 2013 filed in Casserole, Chicken, Mexican, Salsa
Tamale Casserole Recipe

The weather has been horrible in Wisconsin this past month, and all of us Wisconsinites are growing a bit tired of the cold, and rainy weather, well, at least I am. If you are like many of us, cold and dreary weather just screams comfort food, and we all know that is right up my […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted by Dax Phillips on February 25th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Chicken, Ethnic, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

I find it funny when I try to engage my family members as to what their thoughts are for lunch, or dinner ideas, and the common responses that I get every time I pose the question. I’m not sure if I have said this before, but if I ask my oldest child, I immediately get […]

Sonoran Hot Dog

Posted by Dax Phillips on December 16th, 2012 filed in Bacon, Beef, Game Day, Mexican, Nueske's, Onions, Salsa
Sonoran Hot Dog Recipe

I’ve always been a big fan of hot dogs, and over the last several years fell in love with really good hot dogs, especially Nueske’s style of the hot dog, which they label as a weiner. To me what makes a really great hot dog is its casing, and how it prepared, and to me […]

Nacho Potato Skins

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 1st, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Delicious, Events, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Sides, Snack
Nacho Potato Skin Recipe

My household is a true fan of nachos. I’m not too certain whose household is not a fan of nachos. As I have made pizza nachos, Idaho nachos, chicken mole nachos,  a simple nacho with cheese and jalapeno peppers, and one that I call the ultimate game day nachos, I recently created something truly special, […]

Mexican Corn Salad

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 18th, 2012 filed in Barbecue, Cheese, Game Day, Grilling, Mexican, Salad, Sides, Snack, Vegetables
Mexican Corn Salad

I am a big fan of attending a potluck, especially one that is held outdoors. Potlucks are a great opportunity not only for the general get together, but it a wonderful time to try a lot of new dishes. Now sure, you will often see some traditional dishes such as some sort of potato salad, […]

Thai Salsa

Posted by Dax Phillips on June 16th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Mexican, Salsa, Sides, Snack, tacos, Thai
Thai Salsa Recipe

If there are a couple of ethinic foods I could live off, I think it would have to be Thai food and Mexican food. Hands down. They both offer comfort dishes as well as a spice that seems to be needed in my weekly diet. As I was sitting around one Saturday morning, I decided […]

Mexican Hot Dog Torta

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 9th, 2012 filed in Beef, Bread, Game Day, Mexican, Sandwiches
Mexican Torta with Hot Dogs

I’m a huge fan of the Mexican torta. It is a sandwich unlike any other. Well, there are plenty of awesome sandwiches to he tried, that is for sure, but the Mexican torta is a top contender to many. Why do I say this? Well, because the Mexican torta is simple to make, has a […]

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 4th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Braising, Cheese, Delicious, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Grilling, Holiday, Mexican, Pork, Salsa, Sandwiches, Sauce, Sides, tacos
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!   …

Taco Cups

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 3rd, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Baking, Cheese, Chicken, Delicious, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, tacos
Recipe for making Taco Cups

While I was making blueberry muffins with my daughter last weekend, I began thinking of what I could make in the muffin tin. I think the only thing I have ever made with those muffin tins, are, well, muffins. Go figure. But as I look at them, and looked on top of my counter, I […]

Mexican Beef Stew

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 16th, 2012 filed in Beef, Braising, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Onions, Stews, Vegetables
Mexican Roast Beef Recipe

I know, who posts a recipe about Mexican beef stew a day before St. Patty’s Day, and a day closer to spring? Well, I do. I post this not only because it is amazing, but more importantly that I think you should make it before the weather gets to hot. This could be your last […]

Pozole Rojo

Posted by Dax Phillips on January 15th, 2012 filed in Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Onions, Pork, Soup, Stews
Pozole Rojo Recipe

It’s soup season, and to boot, it’s comfort food season, at least in Wisconsin. See, it is pretty darn cold here right now, and when we come inside the house after hours of sledding outdoors, or even just getting home from work, we want, or better yet, we need something to warm our bodies. This […]

Chiles Toreados

Posted by Dax Phillips on January 11th, 2012 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Drinks, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Sides, Vegetables
Recipe for Chiles Toreados (Salty Roasted Jalapeno Peppers)

I admit that I took eleven years of Spanish class, so I can quickly bust out the title of this recipe known as chiles toreados. Translated to English, it simply means roasted jalapeños, but not just any roasted jalapeño pepper in my opinion. I first noticed these roasted jalapeño peppers while dining at the counter […]

Mexican Hot Dogs

Posted by Dax Phillips on December 27th, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Ethnic, Game Day, Grilling, Mexican
Recipe for making Mexican Hot Dogs

Maybe some of you have once heard about a Mexican hot dog, and might have questioned it, much like I did. I recall seeing a show on television and they were talking about Mexican hot dogs, somewhere in the southwest portion of the United States. What it ended up being, and don’t get me wrong, […]

Torta Ahogada

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 29th, 2011 filed in Bread, Ethnic, Game Day, Kids, Mexican, Onions, Pork, Sandwiches, Sauce
Torta Ahogada Recipe

Torta what? If you have never had a Mexican torta, you should seek out a local Mexican restaurant, an authentic one, and try one of their tortas. They are Mexican sandwiches that can be made in a variety of different ways. One of my favorites, is one loaded with avocado, refried beans, lettuce, and carnitas.  However, […]

Pork Ribs with Salsa Verde

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 15th, 2011 filed in Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Pork, Rice, Salsa, Sauce, Stews
Costillitas de Puerco con Salsa Verde Mexican Pork Ribs with Salsa Verde

Let me begin by saying this dish is actually called ‘Costillitas de puerco con salsa verde’. I say this only because I first encountered this at one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee, El Rey. See, normally when I frequent El Rey, I typically order the same thing; a horchata with 2-3 tacos al […]

Panuchos

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 26th, 2011 filed in Appetizers, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Snack
Mexican Panuchos Recipe

It was not too long ago when one of my readers had commented on my Indian fry bread recipe informing me that it reminded her of Salbutes. That alone intrigued me to find out more information about what the heck a salbute was. After some quick research, I learned that a salbute is a lightly fried […]

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