~ adapted from Lolita ~In a food processor, grind seeds to make as much juice as possible, 1/2 of a pomegranate, omitting membrane of the fruit. Strain through a fine sieve; 6 tablespoons of juice needed for 1 cocktail. In a shaker, add the juice, 1/4 cup vodka, 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, fresh squeeze of lemon or lime, and 1 or 2 teaspoons or more of simple syrup … [Read more...]
Bourbon Vanilla Cake
~ adapted from Yummly ~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup potato starch, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat 1 3/4 cups sugar and 10 tablespoons softened unsalted butter. Add 3 large eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Combine together 3/4 cup whole milk (have liquid at … [Read more...]
Backstrap Venison with Prickly Pear Tequila Sauce, Potato Kugel Gratin and Beet Greens Drizzled with Scarlet Muscadine Dressing
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"~ Potato Kugel Gratin, adapted from Martha Stewart ~Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix 4 teaspoons coarse salt with 1 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle some of the mixture in the bottom of a buttered oblong baking dish. Cut 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes in 1/8-inch-thick slices and stand them up on edge in … [Read more...]
Ribboned Asparagus Salad
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Matzo-Crusted Chicken Cutlets and Bibb Lettuce Salad with Horseradish Dressing
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Horseradish Dressing:2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oilCombine together; incorporate olive oil-- stir while pouring in a steady … [Read more...]
Soy-Ginger Chicken with Herb Orzo and Green Bean-Artichoke Hearts with Tomatoes
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"-- dedicated to my mother~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Rinse and pat-dry chicken pieces of preference-- white or dark or a mixture of both meats.I'm choosing skin-on for broth in the making after refrigerating leftover juices, then skimming off the fat for other meals to cook the broth with. After salt and peppering both sides … [Read more...]
Pressed Coppa Sandwiches with Broccoli Rabe Pesto
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"~ adapted from bon appetit ~In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook broccoli rabe for 30 seconds to keep its bright green color. Drain the water but reserve the pot. Immediately dunk vegetable into iced cold water to cool and prevent further cooking. Drain then squeeze out water through paper towels. … [Read more...]
Matzo Pizza
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Spread tomato sauce over matzo.Scatter mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until melted, warmed in the oven at 400 degrees.Top with egg and fresh basil. … [Read more...]
Matzo Ball Soup
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"~ adapted from Sarah Carey ~Eliminate the solid fat from chicken broth refrigerated, made from a day or two prior. In the microwave, warm 1/4 cup of the fat. Whisk together the warmed fat (1/4 cup), 1/4 cup broth, 4 large egg yolks, salt and pepper.Mix in 1/4 cup seltzer.Fold in 1 cup matzo meal.Beat the 4 reserved … [Read more...]