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Festive Coleslaw

Dax Phillips / July 13, 2012 / 2 Comments

Our families had a recent get together not too long ago. About a week prior we were all talking food and deciding what people should bring to the party. It was a fourth…

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Barbecue, Chinese, Delicious, Ethnic, Grilling, Rice, Sides, Vegetables

Yu Choy

Dax Phillips / June 11, 2012 / 2 Comments

I know, I know. Yu Choy, I choy, Bok choy. Seriously though, yu choy. It’s new to me, and I love it. A couple of weeks ago I rode my bike to the…

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Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Events, Game Day, Kids, Seafood, Shrimp, Smoker, Snack

Smoked BBQ Shrimp

Dax Phillips / June 9, 2012 / 5 Comments

Anytime I am going to spend a day smoking food outdoors, I often think of what else I could put on the smoker. My go to items are pork products such as shoulder…

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Grilled Pearl Onions

Dax Phillips / May 26, 2012 / 4 Comments

Think simple things. Think simple sides. Think big flavor. Think pearl onions. When I think of pearl onions, I think of seeing them in a jar, being pickled and probably used in classic…

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Barbecue, Braising, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Sandwiches, Sauce, Smoker

Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

Dax Phillips / May 19, 2012 / 3 Comments

I, as many here in Wisconsin, have been waiting for spring to arrive. It’s finally here, and as we are blessed with wonderful weather, we are also blessed with farmers’ markets. Spring time…

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Appetizers, Barbecue, Ethnic, Kids, Pork, Sides, Vegetables

Chorizo Fried Rice

Dax Phillips / May 7, 2012 / 1 Comment

One of my kids favorite things to eat is the fried rice at our local hibachiÂ restaurant. For a kid that does not like many vegetables, and eggs to boot, he will sit there…

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Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Drinks, Ethnic, Game Day, Mexican, Sides, Vegetables

Chiles Toreados

Dax Phillips / January 11, 2012 / 15 Comments

I admit that I took eleven years of Spanish class, so I can quickly bust out the title of this recipe known as chiles toreados. Translated to English, it simply means roasted jalapeÃ±os,…

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Smoked Turkey Legs with Whiskey Glaze

Dax Phillips / October 19, 2011 / 5 Comments

I think, I really do think, that my kids are now starting to explore and try new foods. That is music to my ears, and as I take mental notes of what they…

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Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Ethnic, Game Day, Kids, Pork, Sauce, Smoker, Snack, Tacos

Taiwanese Steamed Bun Tacos

Dax Phillips / September 3, 2011 / 4 Comments

It was many years ago when I first encountered what is called siao pao (show pow). I immediately fell in love with these. They are basically steamed buns filled with a meat mixture.…

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Barbecue, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Pasta, Salad, Sauce, Sides, Smoker, Vegetables

Classic Macaroni Salad

Dax Phillips / August 13, 2011 / 2 Comments

Like most weekends, I tend to make barbecue. The low and slow barbecue. Not the throw things on a grill and take it off within twelve minutes. Whether it is ribs, chicken, pork…

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Beer Braised Rib Tips with Barbecue Beer Sauce

Dax Phillips / August 4, 2011 / 3 Comments

Now that’s a mouthful. Beer braised rib tips with barbecue beer sauce. As you can see, beer is the theme for this recipe, and well, rib tips are probably one of my favorite…

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