Sending Christmas cheer, or making it-- both? SITK Christmas cards enclosed with recipes, 1 per card-- Christmas greetings featured on the web to sell in stores-- Alright, it's not Macy's, but it's little town America, and it's still a free enterprise. The world can still be your oyster; perhaps downsized a bit, but still keep your dreams alive and make it happen-- … [Read more...]
Bacon and Pecan Brownies
Bacon and Pecan Brownies ~ adapted from Symon's Suppers ~Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9x9-inch baking pan.Whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs. Add 1 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon vanilla bourbon extract. If you have just regular vanilla extract, add straight-up bourbon-- 1/2 to 1 … [Read more...]
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Do you have that favorite set from a while ago? Didn't get all the pieces way back when?I've wanted this teapot for nearly 30 years; got it. Next up: soup terrain. I had one to the original set but it got swiped-- I still growl at the thought of it. It's not about the material gain-- It's the memories built around these dishes, the years of … [Read more...]
Roast Pork Loin with Braised Red Cabbage
Roast Pork Loin with Braised Red Cabbage~ adapted from Emeril Lagasse ~Preheat oven to 400°F.In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, sauté 2 cups sliced red onion in 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.Add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds red cabbageand 2 thinly sliced or shredded Granny Smith apples. After 8 to 10 minutes, add 1 cup chicken stock, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and 3 … [Read more...]
From Land to Table
Down and Dirty Bachelor Green Chili Stew
Down and Dirty Bachelor Green Chili Stew~ adapted from Doug Graham ~Soften and lightly brown chopped yellow onion in olive oil and a pat of butter. Add chopped carrots, then diced (peelings left on) golden potatoes. Season with Grill Mates Fiery 5 Pepper, coarse salt, and Worcestershire Ground Black Pepper Blend. Stir in 11 ounces canned green chilies, … [Read more...]
Music Then and Now
Warhol Crush
Warhol Crush ~ adapted from Marie Claire ~ An ideal holiday drink-- Muddle 12 sprigs rosemary, 6 fresh raspberries, and 3/4 ounces simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar (dissolved and cooled)). Fill halfway with crushed ice. Pour over with 1 1/2 ounces Martini & Rosso Vermouth and 2 ounces cranberry juice. Give it 8 - 10 shakes, … [Read more...]
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Cheese and Garlic Biscuit Cakes
Dropped into molds, a different way to have biscuits, fitting for a country dinner when you want a casual evening. They are still moist, tear apart easily for butter spread in the middle or lightly dabbed on top. Cheese & Garlic Biscuit Cakes ~- Skirt in the Kitchen - 2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 … [Read more...]