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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.
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food

    Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

    May 16, 2017 /

    With some time and practice you can have crispy diner style potatoes at home. Duck fat has a higher smoke point and allows for the potatoes to cook hotter and increases the browning.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food

    Ultimate Granola

    February 2, 2017 /

    This is less of a complete recipe and more of an excellent foundation to build a granola with all of your favorite ingredients. Combinations and add-ins are endless, you may find yourself sneaking some before bed as a treat, seriously.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Seared Brussel Sprouts

    January 24, 2017 /

    It wasn't until I tried some roasted brussel sprouts and bacon at a local restaurant that they started to get on radar for a new vegetable to add to my diet. We have made this quite a few times and I am always quite pleased with the results.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Baked Beans

    December 19, 2016 /

    Baked beans are a relatively new addition to my menu, but I found this recipe and it has way more flavor than the cans or any restaurant ones I have tried.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Yeast Pretzels

    December 18, 2016 /

    Everyone loves a fresh soft pretzel, the possibilities are endless for mix-ins, dips and toppings. These smell amazing and are up there with the best pretzels I have ever had.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food,  Smoker

    Pork Belly Bacon

    November 3, 2016 /

    Bacon is a hero on its own, or add it to a number of meals to take it up to the next level. This is a great way to save some money and have some delicious treats in the fridge/freezer.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Desserts,  Food

    Breakfast Granola Tart

    September 18, 2016 /

    Our family eats a lot of granola and yogurt, this was a simple recipe to make eating and serving it a little more exciting.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food

    Pomme Rosti – Hash browns

    July 31, 2016 /

    The bags of frozen hash browns never turned out well for me. This recipe takes a little time, but produces the best hash browns I have had to date.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    July 26, 2016 /

    My glazed carrots recipe is one of the more popular recipes on the blog so I looked at adding some more options. These glazed sweet potatoes are much easier and reheat well the next day.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Food,  Techniques

    Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs

    June 30, 2016 /

    Surprisingly enough, we struggled to get consistent results when making hard boiled eggs. Using this steam method has made this a foolproof recipe.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Desserts,  Food

    Pie Crust (Pate Brisee)

    June 25, 2016 /

    Nothing beats homemade pie crust and with the help of a food processor it is actually pretty easy. With a 14 cup processor or smaller, you may want to split this into 2 batches.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Simple No-Knead Bread

    February 16, 2016 /

    This amazing bread, requires no special tools or ingredients and very little effort. The only thing it does take, is a considerable amount of non-active time.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Broccoli Casserole

    January 17, 2016 /

    Another quick side dish for holidays and gatherings, another one of my favorites from my mother-in-law. If I am not careful, I end up eating the whole pan.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Crispy Braised Red Potatoes

    December 15, 2015 /

    These potatoes are crispy on the bottom and super soft and tender in the middle. Quickly, toss these in the skillet while you prepare other items and have an excellent side ready in no time.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food,  Sous Vide

    Sous Vide Corn on the Cob

    September 27, 2015 /

    The extra effort for this unconventional cooking method is rewarded with a crisp buttery taste that can't be replicated any other way.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Breakfast,  Desserts,  Food

    Kolaches

    August 10, 2015 /

    These beautifully golden pillows of breakfast goodness can be filled with anything from sweet to savory. Traditionally, Kolaches are not stuffed and served with a fruit preserve on top - but there are no rules in the kitchen.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Desserts,  Food

    Fruit Roll-Up Leather

    July 29, 2015 /

    Sometimes you get a little crazy and decide to make something that takes more effort than just buying at the store. This is one of those times, however knowing what is in your snack and the extra flavor can maybe make up for it.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Thai Salad with Peanut Sauce

    July 7, 2015 /

    After visiting a local Thai restaurant, I am on a pursuit to recreate the salad they offer with entrees. This one is a little different, but I like it quite a bit and isn't as sweet.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Mashed Potatoes

    June 21, 2015 /

    A classic simple side dish that pairs with many main courses, mashed potatoes are a cheap addition to add to your menu.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Glazed Carrots

    May 20, 2015 /

    Go ahead and file this one under the last carrot recipe you will ever need. If you have had Glazed Carrots at some fancy place, then you know how tasty these are. Don't like carrots? Try these and you will.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Food

    Fried Morel Mushrooms

    May 3, 2015 /

    These scary looking mushrooms are covered in little honeycomb pockets to trap all of the butter and flavors. These will be unlike any other mushroom you are used to eating from the grocery store.

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  • Appetizers & Sides,  Entrees,  Food

    Pepperoni Garlic Knots

    May 3, 2015 /

    These doughy knots cooked in the cast iron skillet, end up being like a deep dish pizza appetizer with individual pieces each wrapped in flavor.

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