Appetizers
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Baba Ghanoush
My wife and I are really big fans of homemade hummus. To be honest, personally, I do not think there is any good store bought hummus out there. I’ve tried various brands and…
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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip
It seems as though we have been consuming more shrimp lately. Everything from shrimp boils to sautéed shrimp served alongside rice or pasta. Shrimp is something that my entire family enjoys, and it…
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Jeow – Laotian Dipping Sauce
I recently ventured out to one of our local Asian markets on the south side of Milwaukee, known as Pacific Produce. I’ve written about this place before, and as it is fairly new,…
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Shrimp Larb – ‘Larb Goong’
I will tell you that one of my favorite flavor combinations has to be that of the flavors of any Thai larb, or what some refer to as laap. Someone from Thailand, or…
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Vietnamese Spring Rolls
One of my wife’s favorite Asian appetizers, besides Filipino lumpia is probably shrimp spring rolls. They are always a big hit at family gatherings, and they are pretty awesome as they are essentially…
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Turmeric Fried Rice
My kids are huge fans of fried rice, and I make a batch about once a week as I make rice probably twice a week as a side dish. Fried rice is one…
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Creamy Crab Dip
Believe it or not but most everything I make (excluding the hot and spicy stuff) is made for my wonderful wife (of 15 years to this day), and often times my kids. Granted,…
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Bacon and Brussel Sprouts Pizza
It’s nearing that time of year when brussel sprouts are in season and everyone brings them as a side dish to a Thanksgiving meal. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy brussel sprouts,…
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Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce – Nam Jim Jaew
I am a huge fan of Thai dipping sauces. Not only Thai but also Vietnamese. There is something about the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spice that when served with sticky rice…
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Smoked Pulled Chicken Sliders
I must have been on a slider kick recently as I posted on my cheeseburger sliders. Maybe it was the awesome, sweet Hawaiian buns I had purchased, or maybe it was the killer…
