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Onions, Recipes, Seasonings, Tips

Chive Blossom Vinegar

Dax Phillips / August 4, 2020 / 1 Comment

I’ll admit I’ve been a little delayed on posting any recipes but I guarantee you I’ve been cooking multiple meals a day, everyday since I last posted. Trust me, that has not changed.…

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Asian, Seasonings, Tips

Sriracha Salt

Dax Phillips / June 7, 2014 / 0 Comments

I am still a big fan of Sriracha. I think a lot of us are, especially ones that enjoy that bit of spice with their food. I put it on pretty much anything…

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Asian, Ethnic, Rice, Thai, Tips

Thai Toasted Rice Powder

Dax Phillips / November 8, 2013 / 0 Comments

If you have ever had any good Thai dish such as larb, or nam tok, you will notice, well if you are looking closely enough at the, that it uses a rice powder.…

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Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Salsa, Sauce, Soup, Stews, Tips

Aji Sauce

Dax Phillips / September 7, 2012 / 0 Comments

I’m a big fan when it comes to sauces. As a matter of fact my wife said to me the other day that we need another refrigerator for all of our sauces. I’m…

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Appetizers, Delicious, Dessert, Drinks, Fruit, Game Day, Kids, Tips

Frozen Grapes

Dax Phillips / July 11, 2012 / 2 Comments

The weather has been hotter than hell in Wisconsin these past couple of weeks. After a nice long stay in San Diego, we came back to record breaking temperatures in Milwaukee. People supposedly…

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Bacon, Charcuterie, Delicious, Game Day, Kids, Meat, Pork, Sides, Snack, Tips

Homemade Bacon

Dax Phillips / May 21, 2011 / 9 Comments

Yep, I said it. Homemade bacon. When I said those words to my oldest child it was as if it was the best day ever. It has been a long time coming, but…

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Bacon, Grilling, Rice, Smoker, Tips

Smoked Pheasant Breast

Dax Phillips / March 15, 2011 / 1 Comment

That’s right, I said it, smoked pheasant breast. Pheasant is something you do not normally see when you go grocery shopping, however, I was lucky enough to be provided one from a hunter,…

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Beef, Delicious, Grilling, Tips

Homemade Steak Rub

Dax Phillips / July 20, 2010 / 10 Comments

Grilling season calls for a good steak every now and then. I admit that I love a good steak, but in all honesty they are hard to come by, and they can be…

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Grilling, Kids, Sandwiches, Sides, Snack, Tips, Vegetables

Quick Pickles

Dax Phillips / March 24, 2010 / 1 Comment

I had a real craving for pickles not too long ago, and as we normally have them in the refrigerator, we were all out. I typically never have a craving for pickles, but…

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Chicken, Delicious, Filipino, Sauce, Tips

Duxelles and Craisin Stuffed Chicken

Dax Phillips / January 21, 2010 / 0 Comments

Ever since I made a beef wellington for family and friends at Thanksgiving, I have been a major fan of making duxelles. Duxelles is a french term for basically rendering down a bunch…

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Bread, Soup, Tips, Vegetables

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Dax Phillips / December 17, 2009 / 2 Comments

Killing two birds with one stone. Now that is the ticket to some good meals during a busy week. This past week I made some really fantastic cornish hens with a lot of…

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Appetizers, Chicken, Delicious, Ethnic, Grilling, Tips

Chicken Tikka

Dax Phillips / August 18, 2009 / 3 Comments

Forget the tandoor, we pretty much don’t have access to one. The killer clay oven that gets really hot and cooks your chicken tikka or paranthas, chapati, or other wonderful bread. Forget about…

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