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Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 22nd, 2013 filed in Cheese, Pasta, Sauce, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
Butternut Squash Gnocchi

It’s nearing winter time here in the great state of Wisconsin, and I still have a handful of butternut squash that I pulled from the garden weeks ago. Now don’t get me wrong here, but I am not the biggest fan of butternut squash. I really only grew it to make a couple of dishes […]

Thai Shallot Sauce

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 20th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Asian, Ethnic, Grilling, Onions, Sauce, Thai
Thai Shallot Sauce Recipe

Many of us never think to serve grilled items with a dipping sauce. I know I never did until I experienced Thai food. It was then, and only then that I fell in love with how complex, yet so simple, the flavors became when dipping a bit of grilled beef into this Thai dipping sauce. It […]

Cajun Style Mac and Cheese

Posted by Dax Phillips on November 13th, 2013 filed in Cheese, Events, Game Day, Kids, Sauce, Sides
Cajun Style Mac and Cheese

I don’t remember growing up if I was that big of a fan of mac and cheese. I think we ate more mashed potatoes more than anything when it came to side dishes, but that is not to say that I do not love mac and cheese. Mac and cheese could very well be one […]

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 […]

Buffalo Chicken Hot Dogs

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 23rd, 2013 filed in Chicken, Events, Game Day, Kids, Sauce
Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog Recipe

It’s finally football season, and my wife and I (and I think the kids) get excited about game day. It’s one of those days where we can finally slow down, do a quick cleaning of the house in the morning, make it to church if we are lucky, and get back in time to make […]

Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 12th, 2013 filed in Bread, Cheese, Chicken, Game Day, Salad, Sandwiches, Sauce
Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Are you like me, that when you go to a restaurant and get the opportunity to get a side salad that you immediately go for the caesar salad? I love a great caesar salad. The dressing just has that perfect salt and creaminess to it that it is just hard to resist. Did you also […]

Hong Kong Fried Noodles

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 9th, 2013 filed in Asian, Chicken, Chinese, Ethnic, Kids, Sauce, Vegetables
Hong Kong Fried Noodles

If you have never had Hong Kong fried noodles before, well then, good. I only say that because you are going to love this recipe. The Hong Kong fried noodles are essentially a crispy fried noodle that when coated with an awesome stir fry and gravy, they get slightly softened and are perfectly balanced with […]

Patatas Bravas

Posted by Dax Phillips on October 7th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Delicious, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Kids, Sauce, Sides, Snack, Vegetables
Patatas Bravas Recipe

It was a bit of a gloomy weekend in Milwaukee, and I was pretty much down for that. To be honest, I actually like a rainy weekend as it lends itself to slowing down, being lazy, and well, cooking comforting food. As I was looking through my freezer on Saturday, I realized I had a […]

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 […]

Lamb Burger

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 29th, 2013 filed in Burgers, Grilling, Sandwiches, Sauce
Lamb Burger

You already know I am a big fan of burgers. Whether they are concocted with beef, chicken, pork, or lamb, I will pretty much create something out of anything. I was recently spotlighted on Tasty Kitchen with my eggs benedict burger, but I’ve also been playing around with other burger ideas such as pad Thai […]

Slow Cooker Filipino Pork Adobo

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 19th, 2013 filed in Asian, Braising, Filipino, Game Day, Onions, Pork, Sauce, Stews
Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe

Filipino food is underrated in my opinion. Granted, I’ve only skimmed the surface when it comes to eating legitimate Filipino food, but from what I have had, it is super tasty, well balanced, and extremely comforting. Everything from tinola, arroz caldo, mock sisig, torta, afritada, pancit canton, and bihon, plus who could forget lumpia, and […]

The Eggs Benedict Burger

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 17th, 2013 filed in Bacon, Beef, Breakfast, Burgers, Events, Game Day, Nueske's, Sauce, Wisconsin
Eggs Benedict Burger Recipe

I don’t know about you but I am a huge fan of eggs benedict, however I do not nearly get to order them as often as I should. Why, you ask? Well, because I have three kids, who on a Sunday, and I’m not up for dealing with any misbehavior, or tom foolery at brunch. […]

Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 14th, 2013 filed in Baking, Bread, Cheese, Chicken, Events, Game Day, Onions, Sandwiches, Sauce
Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwich Recipe

Cheesesteak, or Cheese Steak? Who cares really, because when it comes down to it the cheese steak (yes, I use that one) the sandwich is somewhat of a classic and just a killer sandwich.  Now sure, we all know the classic is made from a top round of beef, or thinly sliced rib-eye beef, but […]

Thai Sticky Chicken Wings

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 10th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Asian, Chicken, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Sauce, Snack, Thai
Thai Sticky Chicken Wings

Are you excited as I am this time of year? It’s football season, and granted I mostly only care about watching and routing for our Green Bay Packers, and that means one thing in our house, comfort food. Yes, football season equates to comfort food. Well, you know I can probably make excuses to make […]

Pad Thai Sliders

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 8th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Asian, Burgers, Chicken, Ethnic, Game Day, Pork, Sauce, Sides, Thai
Pad Thai Sliders

I am a big fan of Thai food. It could be hands one of my favorite cuisines, and possibly my wife’s as well. I’m always making things such as larb and sticky rice for the kids, things on a stick such as chicken satay, as well as experimenting with things like Thai toast and Thai […]

Kohlrabi and Cucumber Salad

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 5th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Ethnic, Events, Sauce, Sides, Vegetables
Kohlrabi Salad Recipe

I’m a fan of kohlrabi. I was first introduced to kohlrabi about two years ago when I approached this funky looking thing at the farmer’s market. After I asked a handful of questions, I decided to buy some and take it home only to create some sliced kohlrabi with a thyme infused oil. That in […]

Loaded Chicken Satay French Fries

Posted by Dax Phillips on September 2nd, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Asian, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Sauce, Sides
Loaded Chicken Satay French Fries

You may or may not already be aware of this, but I’m a sucker when it comes to using up leftover food. I hate to see things to to waste, especially good food that I put time and effort into making on a regular basis. That was the case with my most recent chicken satay. […]

Chicken Satay

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 28th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Asian, Barbecue, Chicken, Ethnic, Events, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Sauce, Thai
Chicken Satay

If you have never tried chicken satay, well let me just say you are going to love it. I came up with this only because my kids love Filipino barbecue, and well, I wanted them to explore and try different things. My goal actually was to get my oldest to try the satay sauce that […]

Smoked BBQ Chicken Wings

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 22nd, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Chicken, Game Day, Kids, Sauce, Smoker, Snack
Smoked BBQ Chicken Wings

My oldest kid has become a true fan of chicken wings. I’m OK with that, only because he has been a picky eater for the majority of his childhood, so when he wants something that has a bone in it of all things, I’m cool. Normally during a busy week we might order chicken wings […]

Curry and Coconut Corn on the Cob

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 19th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Baking, Game Day, Grilling, Sauce, Sides, Vegetables
Curry and Coconut Corn on the Cob Recipe

Corn is in full bloom right now at the farmer’s market, and I don’t know about you, but I love corn. The white corn, or bi-colored corn is super tender, and oh so sweet right now that you almost want to just eat it right off of the cob. I’ve been buying about eight ears […]

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto

Posted by Dax Phillips on August 1st, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Barbecue, Events, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Sauce, Seafood, Shrimp, Sides
Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Are you like me when it comes to pesto? You love it right? I think pesto goes great with so many things, whether you are simply dipping vegetables into it, lathering it on a sandwich, or going with a classic and tossing it with pasta, pesto is really bright and delicious. I’ve made everything from […]

Carrot Top Pesto

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 25th, 2013 filed in Bread, Pizza, Sauce, Vegetables
Carrot Top Pesto Recipe

As many of us know, the farmer’s market is almost in full swing. I only say almost because I’ve yet to see corn, and those delicious tomatoes yet. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saddened that the market has yet to offer these up, I’m actually just pleased that I can visit the market on […]

Smoked BBQ Ribs

Posted by Dax Phillips on July 1st, 2013 filed in Barbecue, Game Day, Kids, Meat, Pork, Sauce, Smoker
Smoked BBQ Ribs Recipe

Barbecue season has started. Well, who am I kidding, does it ever end? With that said, I often look for opportunities to involve my kids in the cooking experience. Now granted, I’m pretty much the dude who refuses help in the kitchen, often times asked by my wife, and rarely if any from my kids, […]

Wisconsin Bratwurst Pizza

Posted by Dax Phillips on June 26th, 2013 filed in Cheese, Events, Game Day, Kids, Milwaukee, Onions, Pizza, Pork, Sauce, Snack, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Bratwurst Pizza

Wisconsin is known for a lot of great things. If you are not familiar with the state of Wisconsin, well, let me just say that it is beautiful. Great state parks, the great lakes, awesome summer festivals, the “Fonz”, Laverne and Shirley, cheese, beer, and let us not forget, brats.  That’s right, brats. The infamous […]

BBQ Pizza

Posted by Dax Phillips on May 30th, 2013 filed in Appetizers, Baking, Barbecue, Cheese, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Onions, Pizza, Pork, Sauce, Snack
BBQ Pizza Recipe

This past Memorial Day weekend was a blast. It was filled with family fun going to a baseball game, a day at the lake, and a birthday party. What could get better than that, right? With that said, I prepared plenty of food for the family to tailgate at the Brewers game, as well as […]

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