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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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Appetizers, Cheese, Game Day, Kids, Sandwiches, Smoker, Snack

Smoked Turkey Melt

Dax Phillips / July 8, 2012 / 0 Comments

Smoked turkey melt. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, you are right. A few weeks back I decided to spend a day outside with my smoker. I admit, I love those types of days…

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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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Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Delicious, Game Day, Kids, Milwaukee, Sides, Smoker, Snack, Vegetables

Smoked Beef Pinwheels

Dax Phillips / May 21, 2012 / 1 Comment

Everyone has probably had a classic pinwheel at least once in their life. The pinwheel appetizer is a thing of beauty, and I can honestly say that. Not only is it a simple…

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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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Fish, Holiday, Kids, Salad, Seafood, Smoker, Snack

Smoked Trout

Dax Phillips / February 8, 2012 / 0 Comments

For the most part, I grew up fishing. My grandparents lived on a lake in Indiana, and every time we would go visit, I would wake up early, head out to their pier,…

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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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Smoked Mussels

Dax Phillips / October 16, 2011 / 3 Comments

We were fortunate enough to have more family move back to Wisconsin. My brother and sister-in-law recently moved here from Chicago in a quaint little neighborhood located near some really funÂ restaurants, and one…

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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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Appetizers, Barbecue, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Kids, Sauce, Smoker

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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Appetizers, Beef, Cheese, Delicious, Game Day, Sides, Smoker

Smoked Steak Crostini

Dax Phillips / July 2, 2011 / 1 Comment

Last week we attended our first wine tasting in town. I am not sure if I was more excited to taste a variety of Sonoma red wines, or be able to sample really…

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