Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"I received this recipe from a good friend of my mother's, now a great acquaintance of mine, Margie Bolt-- Thank you for sharing this with me (:Crush 1 package of Ritz crackers; mix with 1 stick melted butter and 2 tablespoons poppy seed. Set aside.Place 3 or 4 (boiled) cut-up chicken breasts in the bottom of a … [Read more...]
American Mac and Cheese
~ adapted from FN ~Cook 8 ounces elbow pasta in boiling salted water. Drain and preserve 1 cup pasta water in case it is needed to thin the sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Add 1 can evaporated milk, continue whisking to thicken liquid.When … [Read more...]
Mushroom Chuck Roast with Beef Broth Potatoes
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Salt and pepper dry meat after having been rinsed. In an oven-proof skillet on high heat, sear the meat in mushroom-infused olive oil, on all sides.Transfer meat to a platter; cover with foil to keep warm and from drying out on the edges and top portion. Lightly brown onion in mushroom-infused olive oil, as well, adding a little more oil. … [Read more...]
Chloé Edition Anniversaire – Episode 4
Hershey’s Chocolate Cake
Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk at room temperature, 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat well with an electric mixer on moderate speed. Stir in 1 cup boiling water, making it a thin batter. Place in an oblong buttered-floured pan, bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before … [Read more...]
Bourbon Cream Iced Coffee
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Preferably fresh coffee beans are the need for the best coffee, and make it stoutly-- strong brew.But please grind it first, freshly done.Pour in bourbon.Add a little more of each if desired...and more ice. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Rose-Colored Glasses (12)
Bursting to bloom... New beginning, a brand new start... The charm of vintage-- milk glass mixing bowl, ideal for serving mashed potatoes or creamy potato salad on a spring or summer day... An original American-made bowl, still a beauty of its time... Elastic connecting silver links, made into a cuff bracelet-- comfortable to … [Read more...]
The Sapphires
Cilantro Butter for Golden Butter Potatoes
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Whip 2 sticks soften salted butter, 1 to 3 drops chile habanero sauce, fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley and real lemon juice. … [Read more...]