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Quick Pickles

Posted by Dax Phillips on March 24th, 2010 filed in Grilling, Kids, Sandwiches, Sides, Snack, Tips, Vegetables
Quick Pickles Recipe

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 for some odd reason, I had the idea of making burgers in the cast iron skillet, topping it with a bit of [...]

Duxelles and Craisin Stuffed Chicken

Posted by Dax Phillips on January 21st, 2010 filed in Chicken, Delicious, Filipino, Sauce, Tips
Chicken rolls stuffed with mushrooms (Duxelles) and craisins

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 of finely diced mushrooms into somewhat of a paste. If you have never made duxelles, it is a must. There is an [...]

Roasted Vegetable Soup

Posted by Dax Phillips on December 17th, 2009 filed in Bread, Soup, Tips, Vegetables
Roasted Vegetable Soup Recipe

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 mushrooms and a wine reduction that was just out of this world. As I thought I was going to make a pan [...]