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Tyler Merrick

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  • About
  • Food
    • Appetizers & Sides
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Entrees
    • Sous Vide
    • Smoker
    • Techniques
  • Photography
    • Photo Spheres & 360 Virtual Tours
      • English Camp, San Juan Island, Washington
      • Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
      • Grotto Falls Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee
      • Waterfront Park – Charleston, South Carolina
    • Travel
      • Charleston
      • Indianapolis
      • Oahu
      • Washington D.C.
  • About
  • Food
    • Appetizers & Sides
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Entrees
    • Sous Vide
    • Smoker
    • Techniques
  • Photography
    • Photo Spheres & 360 Virtual Tours
      • English Camp, San Juan Island, Washington
      • Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
      • Grotto Falls Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee
      • Waterfront Park – Charleston, South Carolina
    • Travel
      • Charleston
      • Indianapolis
      • Oahu
      • Washington D.C.
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  • Food
    • Appetizers & Sides
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Entrees
    • Sous Vide
    • Smoker
    • Techniques
  • Photography
    • Photo Spheres & 360 Virtual Tours
      • English Camp, San Juan Island, Washington
      • Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
      • Grotto Falls Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee
      • Waterfront Park – Charleston, South Carolina
    • Travel
      • Charleston
      • Indianapolis
      • Oahu
      • Washington D.C.
  • About
  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Slow Roasted Tomatoes

    August 24, 2020 /

    A perfect way to complement many entrees and a low effort way to use up all of the extra garden tomatoes. Perfect with some crusty bread or add some cheese and chop for a little bruschetta.

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  • Desserts,  Food

    Golden Graham S’mores

    August 24, 2020 /

    My son came home from camp raving about these and while I don't love Golden Grahams, I do love smores and these are a very party friendly portable way to serve smores.

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  • Food,  Sauces and Dressings

    Tzatziki Sauce

    July 28, 2020 /

    Tzatziki Sauce is a versitale sauce which is perfect for many dishes like gyros, shawarma or as a topping for any type of potato.

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  • Breakfast,  Food

    Peanut Butter Granola Bars

    July 28, 2020 /

    These rich and chewy snacks make for a great starting point that you can adjust depending on what fruit and nuts you have available in the pantry. 

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food,  Sauces and Dressings

    Fresh Guacamole

    July 21, 2020 /

    Simple, smooth, creamy and delicious. Guac can take sandwiches to the next level, give a nice cool layer in burritos or just eat with chips. The mortar and pestel fancies it up a bit so don't forget that.

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  • Entrees,  Food,  Smoker

    Grilled Suya

    July 21, 2020 /

    A co-worker from Africa sent me some videos/pictures from a trip back home where the street vendors were grilling up various varieties of Suya. From what he has told me this is great with many different types of proteins, I will try out some chicken next time.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food

    Monkey Bread

    December 30, 2019 /

    A sweet crispy outside and a smooth yeast center makes this an incredible breakfast snack. The small puffy bites are easy to pull-a-part for a quick appetizer or side for parties. 

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  • Desserts,  Food

    Double Chocolate Cookies

    December 19, 2019 /

    A rich brownie like cookie with a gooey puddle of chocolate on top. What more can a chocolate lover ask for?

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  • Breakfast,  Food

    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

    October 29, 2019 /

    A casserole packed with amazing flavors that combines some of my multiple favorite dishes into a single casserole.

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  • Garlic Bread
    Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Garlic Bread

    October 29, 2019 /

    The hero of many italian dishes is garlic bread and this recipe rules the land.

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Ultimate Sandwich

    July 17, 2019 /

    This sandwich is a combination of a BLT, a grilled cheese and a fried egg sandwich. It is also the sandwich featured on the movie Spanglish as the "Late Night BLT with Fried Egg and Cheese".

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Hot Brown Turkey Sandwich

    July 2, 2019 /

    When you can't quite decide what you want, this may be a good option. A hearty open-faced sandwich has all the key ingredients: bacon, gravy and a little turkey on simple slice of bread.

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  • Breakfast,  Entrees,  Food

    Cheesy Croissant Casserole

    July 2, 2019 /

    This breakfast casserole is a showstopper. A variety of textures and flavors are followed up by a rich buttery melt in your mouth goodness.

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Chicken Enchiladas

    July 1, 2019 /

    This dish comes together quickly and has intense creamy flavors that make it an awesome item for a quick get together or a small family meal.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Entrees

    Baked Potato

    December 13, 2018 /

    The classic baked potato with a soft interior and slightly crispy outside.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast

    Cream Cheese Egg Salad

    November 23, 2018 /

    This is a perfect spread to have handy as an appetizer or with breakfast.

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  • Food,  Sauces and Dressings

    Spicy Adobo Sauce

    November 23, 2018 /

    I made this sauce based on a few other adobo sauces for Mexican dishes, but I love this stuff so much I use it on sandwiches, eggs and just about anything else. Add a little sour cream for a nice adobo creama sauce.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Thanksgiving Stuffing (Dressing)

    November 23, 2018 /

    I was asked to bring stuffing for our Thanksgiving pitch-in, which to me means make something simple complicated (homemade). This was a huge hit and miles above the boxed equivalent.

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  • Desserts,  Food

    Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    August 18, 2018 /

    I first had these cookies when they were brought to a pitch-in at my house and numerous people requested the recipe. They are very unique cookies and even people that don't care of coconut couldn't pass them up. 

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Braised Beef Short Ribs

    August 18, 2018 /

    We often have short ribs since it is a quick way to throw together a meal for Sunday dinner. With minimal effort you end up with a very tender dish that is a cross between steak and roast.

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  • Entrees,  Food,  Smoker

    Smoked Pork Ribs

    August 14, 2018 /

    Your patience will be rewarded with many tender and delicious rib bones to feast on after making these awesome ribs.

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  • Desserts

    Espresso over Vanilla Ice Cream (Affogato)

    August 14, 2018 /

    A fancy dessert to cap off an amazing dinner or as a quick pick-me-up before a long board game night. 

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Entrees,  Food

    Tuna Salad

    March 10, 2018 /

    A simple staple to whip up when you need something quick or to pack for a picnic. Perfect for crackers, wraps, sandwiches or plain.

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  • Desserts,  Food

    3 Layer Chocolate Custard Cake

    March 9, 2018 /

    While not a favorite dessert at our house, the fact that one batter creates a 3 layer cake earns its a spot on the site. When serving to guests, it looks like it took considerably more time than it actually does.

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Merrick Family Chili

    March 8, 2018 /

    There have been minor tweaks to this chili over the years, however this is the chili that has consistently placed me in the top 3 at many chili contests, including a few wins. 

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Entrees,  Food

    Pasta with Garlic and Oil

    March 7, 2018 /

    A surprisingly simple and quick dish that produces a flavorful take on spaghetti. It has a little bit of heat and quite a bit of garlic, both friends of mine.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food

    Buttermilk Biscuits

    March 5, 2018 /

    The biscuit is the perfect pair for breakfasts, snacks and dinners. Top if with gravy, butter, jelly or even use it with chicken and dumplings.

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  • Desserts,  Food

    Bouchon Brownies

    March 4, 2018 /

    My wife the expert of all brownies has declared these the greatest brownies in the world. Rich and chocolatey, like a mini chocolate lava cake right in your hand.

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  • Desserts,  Food

    Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

    March 3, 2018 /

    This recipe has generated a huge amount of discussion on the internet, claiming to be a better "chocolate chip cookie". I would have to say that I agree if it wasn't for the soft gooey centers of traditional style cookies.

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  • Desserts,  Food

    Madeleines

    January 5, 2018 /

    These little french cakes are the perfect snack size and have a similar texture to the top of a traditional muffin.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Entrees,  Food

    Fried Potatoes and Onions

    November 1, 2017 /

    One of the few dishes I remember my grandpa making, however I wasn't brave enough to try them back then.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Entrees,  Food

    Zucchini Tian (Tian de Courgettes au Riz)

    September 20, 2017 /

    My favorite way so far to eat zucchini, shredded zucchini casserole with cheese and rice. The only thing missing is an episode of Julia Child making it in the background.

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Chicken Pot Pie

    September 19, 2017 /

    The base of this recipe is good enough to eat on its own as a soup. If you add a crust you have pot pie, toss in some biscuits and now you have chicken and dumplings. Don't be afraid to simplify and use a rotisserie chicken and pre-made pie crusts from the grocery store.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Scalloped Potatoes (Gratin Dauphinoise)

    September 12, 2017 /

    Scalloped potatoes remind me more of holiday meals, probably because it is a little more involved than what most would take on for a week day meal. Add it to your list for a fancy Sunday dinner for the family.

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  • Entrees,  Food

    Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    July 17, 2017 /

    Chicken parm is one of our favorite hot sandwiches as well as one of my favorites to order at Italian restaurants. This recipe is much easier than pounding out chicken breasts and produces an excellent crisp meatball.

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