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Archive for the 'Snack' Category
Jalapeno Popper Dip
So like many of you, I was faced with what to prepare for last week’s Super Bowl game. I had plenty to choose from, however I wanted to do something a bit different for the party that our cousins were hosting. For some odd reason my first reaction was thinking about all of the great [...]
Super Bowl Party
It’s that time of year. The annual celebration to see who is the best in the National Football League. The Super Bowl. New Orleans Saints versus Indiana Colts. As I am a Green Bay Packer fan, I am not really too concerned who will win this game, however I am concerned how happy it makes [...]
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Ditch the usual American shrimp cocktail sauce that is typically served with horseradish sauce, and give this one a try. Shrimp cocktail is usually served as an appetizer, and typically found during cocktail parties, brunches, or during holiday parties. However, there is something to be said about Mexican shrimp cocktail. I recall about ten years [...]
French Bread Pizza Recipe
I have said it from time to time on my site, that my middle child, is starting to explore the hot lunch program in his elementary school. As that often frightens me, I am glad that he is exploring the idea of having a variety of different foods on his plate rather than the typical [...]
Mexican Taquitos
If you have never had a taquito, you must. It has been some time now since I have made them, but I see them in the frozen section at the local grocery store, all of the time. They catch my attention every time, I kid you not. So not too long ago, I bought a [...]
Roasted Tomato Soup
This past week, I was given a task to pickup a can of Campbell’s chicken noodle soup for my son. The goal was to bring the soup into school and have the fourth grade students attempt to try different soups. I have to admit, I am not one to buy soup out of can anymore, [...]
Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
It was not too long ago when I was discussing Thai food, in particular, carry out. There are just some items that are worth dining in for, and some of those in my opinion are the fried foods, and the soups. After reflecting on my Tom Yum Goong post, there was one thing that stood [...]
Molletes – Mexico’s take on French Bread Pizza
The subject line could possibly be twisted and state America’s take on Mexico’s delicious, and simple baked bread. French bread pizza. What is a mollete anyway? A simple bolillo roll, sliced in half and topped with refried beans, cheese, and a variety of toppings, only to bake in the oven until lightly crisp. In my [...]
Muffuletta Sandwich
I recall growing up and my parents really loving a particular sandwich. I never really understood the love of the sandwich until I visited New Orleans last year. Sure, my wife and I made an attempt to try as much of the food in so little time, but simply got stuck on the wonderful shrimp [...]
Shrimp and Cranberry Rangoon
If you have ever visited an American Chinese, which I presume many of you have, you might have seen something on the menu called Crab Rangoon. Crab rangoons are basically wonton skins filled with a cream cheese mixture of crab, onions, and other items. Once filled, they are sealed, and lightly fried. The end result [...]
Crab Crostini
The Christmas meal has left us with nothing but wonderful thoughts of kids opening their gifts early in the morning, to the celebration of an entire day. My Christmas morning was spent informing my kids at 5:45 in the morning that they really needed to get back to sleep. That did not work as I [...]
The Italian Frittata
Sundays are a special day in my family, as I am sure it is a special day in many homes. They are typically lazy ones in my household, where we slowly get out of bed, watch a bit of TV, possibly head to church, then come back and have a warm meal. That is only [...]
Steakhouse Potato Salad
I am that guy who is always at the grocery store. I am pretty much there five days a week, grabbing miscellaneous items, or a cart full of the weekly grocery list. I will also admit that pretty much everyone knows my name, even Santa shouted “Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas Dax!” yesterday. It through [...]
Chinese Salt and Pepper Pork
For some reason, I have really been craving great Chinese food. I keep thinking about the sauces, flavors, and diversity in most Chinese dishes. Whether they are simple greens cooked in garlic and oyster sauce, noodles, or meat dishes, I cannot get the thought out of my mind. So I had to do something about [...]
The Nacho
I talk about my experiences in Texas quiet a bit on this site. After all, Dallas, and Texas for that matter, was where I really began to experience food from other cultures. When I first moved to Dallas, I quickly began to experience what is known as Tex Mex food. Granted these were huge platters [...]
Pork Tinga
A few weeks back we had a bunch of family in town, and I wanted to do something special for them on game day. I could have went a bunch of different routes making a handful of appetizers, or firing up the grill, however I wanted to sit back and relax with the cousins. I [...]
Blue Crab Curry
While I lived in Dallas, Texas, I found an abundance of crayfish, and blue crabs. Something that I really miss here in the Midwest. In all honesty, both of those items are really difficult to find, but with careful investigation, and my weekend shopping at the ethnic stores, I finally found fresh blue crabs. Trust [...]
Pickled Eggs
There was a time a year in my parent’s house, typically around the holiday season, where there was this level of excitement. The excitement was around making a family favorite dish that I never really understood. Purple eggs as I knew them. Hard boiled eggs that were marinated in beet juice, stored in the refrigerator [...]
Homemade French Fries with Lemon Zest and Parsley
It must be everyone’s all-time favorite. French fries. I do not know if you are like me, but I grew up on fries, probably due to the Sunday night meals at McDonald’s. The salty, crispy goodness that keeps you coming back for more. There are so many varieties, and so many options when it comes [...]
Cheese and Herb Stuffed Rolls
I am so fortunate that my mom turned me onto pepperoni rolls, and I still admit that they could possibly be one of my all time favorite snacks. There is one thing about those rolls, and that is the bread. The rising, smell, and texture of these rolls are just excellent, and yes, they can [...]
Yum Nua (Thai Beef Salad) with Shrimp and Squid
While living in Dallas, Texas, I encountered a lot of different food. I talk about it quite a bit on this site, however I think it deserves to be talked about. Sure, I traveled to New York City a couple of times while representing Ad agencies in winning awards for websites back in the day, [...]
Jalapeno Poppers
One of my favorite bar foods has to be jalapeno poppers. A jalapeno pepper, stuffed with cheese, and either deep fried, or baked, lends itself to be packed full of flavor. Granted it has been awhile since I have bellied up at a bar to enjoy a beer, a jalapeno popper appetizer, and a game, [...]
Mini Blooming Onions
Blooming, or bloomin’, these onions are going to knock your socks off. If you have never had a blooming onion, you will want to give these a shot. We were introduced to this appetizer years ago while eating at a restaurant called the Outback Steakhouse. I am certain many of you have heard of this [...]
Carne Adovada
As difficult as it might be to say, Carne Adovada, this is a dish that is typically found in the state of New Mexico, and one that is not commonly found on a Mexican menu. If you have never been to New Mexico, I highly recommend it. It is simply beautiful, and you get everything [...]
Stuffed Mushrooms
Who doesn’t love a stuffed mushroom? I mean, come on. A mushroom, especially a baby portabella, has a enough flavor to hold its own, but when you stuff it with some really simple ingredients, it can really open up a whole new world. As you might recall, I like to make stuffed mushrooms a few [...]
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Who doesn’t love the tortilla. To get it out on the table, I am a fan of the corn tortilla. Large or small, flour or corn, the tortilla is a beautiful thing. If you have followed me for some time, you would know how often I use tortillas. Just do a simple search for “tortilla” [...]
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 [...]
Asian Noodles with Sesame Garlic Oil
If you love garlic, you will love this recipe, however just because it has one head of garlic, it is not overpowering. One of my wife’s favorite dishes, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next get together. Smooth, minty, with a great taste of sesame garlic oil, it’s hard to [...]
Homemade Polish Pierogi
You have seen them in your grocery store. They often catch you attention. Stuffed morsels. They are in the frozen section. The pierogi. Frozen dumplings stuffed, probably, with crappy potatoes, from the frozen section that is. I mean, who freezes mashed potatoes? Dumplings. What more needs to be said? There is something about a dumpling, [...]
Arroz con Gandules – Puerto Rican Rice
You have heard it been called Puerto Rican rice, but the real name is arroz con gandules. I had friends talk about this dish for years as being probably one of the best rice dishes out there, and they could possibly be right about that. After our most recent vacation to the Jersey shore, we [...]
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bacon. Who doesn’t love it? I consider bacon probably one of the best food items on this planet. The smokiness, the flavor, and the overall feeling you get when eating it, really makes it truly wonderful. It is one of my kids favorite foods. He could eat bacon all morning long. He gets excited by [...]
Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad
Lately I have had a serious craving for Lebanese food. I have been dreaming about it, and my mouth waters simply at the thought of the truly delicious flavors of middle eastern food. Garlic, fresh herbs, lemon. What more needs to be said? My garden is very well right now. Great tomatoes, peppers, beans, and [...]
Bacon and Chive Cornbread
There are times you want food to stick to your ribs. Hearty, flavorful, and dense. It is a cornbread unlike the light and fluffy cornbread that you might get at your local restaurant. This cornbread has mass. Not only is it perfect for sopping up sauce from a great barbecue dinner, but your leftovers can [...]
Sambal Chicken Wings
Sam who? Sambal. There is a wide variety of sambal, a chili paste used as a condiment, or as an ingredient in many Indian or Asian dishes. I look at sambal as a killer garlic chili sauce, with hints of lime, garlic, and a punch of chili. Perfect. Who can go wrong with lime, chili, [...]
Bruschetta
What more can be said about a great piece of bread, topped with a bit of olive oil? Literally, I could probably just have that for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but when you add in a couple of extra ingredients, and a grill? Come on now, you know you are ready for a real …
Mac and Cheese Built for Adults
Lately I have been thinking about how much my kids love macaroni and cheese. As there are so many types of food to choose from in their childhood, there seems to be one that will be in the top five of most kids favorite foods, and that is mac n’ cheese. In a box. I [...]
Beer and Cheese Dip
This past weekend we celebrated my daughter’s four year old birthday party. The usual suspects came over which included my in-laws, cousins, and nephews. As I was planning out my dinner menu a couple of days in advance, I realized that I simply had a hodge podge of food, but with no real theme. I [...]
Green Beans with Mint
The time is here for many of us in Wisconsin. That window of time, those few months we get to see of warmer weather, and that time where are gardens begin to yield the produce we planted. As my tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers are still in their adolescent stage, my green beans are plentiful. You [...]
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 [...]
Raspberry Custard
I have noted that our raspberry bushes are really taking off. The perimeter of our deck is blooming with raspberries, and I cannot express enough how I love walking out there with my kids and picking fresh raspberries in the morning or evening hours. We were able to pick yet another large bowl of raspberries [...]
Filipino Shrimp
I am not sure how to properly title this excellent shrimp dish, but my wife wanted me to give it the name Filipino Shrimp, for a couple of reasons. First and foremost the recipe was given to me, and slightly tweaked, by my wife’s cousins, the Tayags. Years back we all gathered up in our [...]
Loaded Potato Skins
Pin It Back when I was growing up in middle and high school, there was an appetizer that I really loved. Potato skins. I believe my experience started with my parents ordering these at the restaurant chain. My parents were the type of couple who liked to figure out how to make dishes that were [...]
Beignets
Upon a not so recent visit to New Orleans, both my wife and I really, truly enjoyed the food. Everything from the shrimp po’ boy, red beans and rice, to the ever so famous, beignets. Our visit was short and sweet, however we came back home craving the food. As many of you are already [...]
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 [...]
Pancit Canton
My surrounding family consists of primarily Filipino decent. Many of my dishes are stemmed from flavors of their dishes, and much of their food is really good, especially the snack-like items like lumpia, and pancit bihon, and sisig, only to name a few. I am always trying to extract stories and other information from family [...]
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Comments
- 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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