Mean Sloppy Joes, exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen I want a mean sloppy joe, not a wimpy loose burger of ground beef falling out amidst hearty beans that is bland. Give me deep spicy, bold, flavor. Make my tongue bite. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Peanut Butter Cookies
This is Hudson Cream Short Patent Flour, a good quality flour--not because my folks cooked and baked with it all my growing up years--but because it truly is a good flour to keep in your pantry, and it's exceptional for peanut butter cookies. It's made from the wheat berry of the Kansas wheat fields. It's headquarters are located in Hudson, Kansas. It is my home state as a … [Read more...]
BOOTS WALK
Peanut Butter Cucumber Sandwich
Peanut Butter Cucumber Sandwich, exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen There won't be a show of hands in applause for a peanut butter cucumber sandwich. It might be considered lunch packed for the park for a chess match between two elderly men. Maybe it's what their mothers made them when they were back in their years as lads. It's not today's sandwich for the modern generation … [Read more...]
Life’s Been Good
Sweet Condensed Frozen Coffee
It's strong black coffee, frozen, the leftover dark brew from the coffee maker one or two days prior. When put in a cocktail shaker for the deep-freeze, it's ideal for a day of heat. Simply pour/drizzle thick sweetened condensed milk over the very top of the rich brown. As the coffee ice melts, little by little, you can drink it swirled with the cream. There's no need for … [Read more...]
The Impossible
SKIRT IN THE KITCHEN SPECIAL EDITION 2014
5 SECONDS OF SUMMER
Kidney Baked Beans
exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen-- my mother's recipe, my father's can opener- Baked beans happens to remain a backyard dish for a summer event where food is involved--wiener roasts, BBQs, 4th of July celebrations, someone's homecoming or retirement bash, or just grillin' out the steaks with company over for the evening. Serve your favorite beer. Kidney Baked Beans is simply … [Read more...]