Chicken on a Bed of Greens with Grated Beets and a Pomegranate Dressing ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Lather chicken breasts on both sides of each meat portion with olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed chili peppers, lime juice, and agave nectar. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven, turning every 15 minutes until browned.Cut open 1 pomegranate; squeeze … [Read more...]
Velvety Chocolate Pudding
Velvety Chocolate Pudding ~~ adapted from Lucinda Scala Quinn ~Whisk together 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, and a hefty pinch of coarse salt.Place into a sieve,press through and let fall into a medium saucepan. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk. Stir the mixture until thickened. Stir in 2 tablespoon unsalted butter. … [Read more...]
T-Bone Steaks with Loaded Potatoes
T-Bone Steak with Loaded Potato ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Marinate in a liquid of Dale's Steak Seasoning, submerging all sides to achieve even marinating, possibly having to rearrange the meat portions off and on during marinating time of at least half an hour in the refrigerator, then 30 minutes out of the refrigerator. Pat-dry with paper towels, then season well with … [Read more...]
Spicy Fried Chicken Legs and Gizzards, Fried Assorted Peppers, Fried Cheese Cubes
Spicy Fried Chicken Legs and Gizzards, Fried Assorted Peppers, Fried Cheese Cubes ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Into cornstarch, sprinkle heavily-- freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, ground cayenne pepper, dried tarragon...Wash a medley of peppers-- sweet mini bells, Anaheim, pablano, jalapeno... and scallions.Slice, cut, take out the seeds, remove … [Read more...]
Prickly Pear Cactus
"Paddle Cactus" that can be eaten raw as well as cooked, beneficial for health, not just a complimentary flavor found in Mexican cuisine. … [Read more...]
We Don’t Say Goodbye
Mexican Wedding Cookies with Mexican Hot Chocolate
This is one of my sister's favorite cookies she makes each Christmas, but a favorite of hers year round; and she made these as shown in the following photographs. These are good with hot tea or hot chocolate in the afternoon. On low speed, beat 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix in 1 3/4 cups flour, … [Read more...]
Cool-Rise Sweet Rolls
~ The Coolrise Sweet Dough recipe is taken from the Farm Journel Best Ever Recipes cookbook. ~Combine 2 cups sifted flour, 2 packets (4 1/2 teaspoons) dry yeast, 1/2 cup sugarand 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend.Add 1/2 cup softened butterand 1 1/2 cups hot water. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and 1 more cup of flour. Beat on high speed … [Read more...]
Susan Nuyt ~ Skirt in the Kitchen
Crock Pot Herb Turkey
Crock Pot Herb Turkey ~ ~ adapted from Kelsey Nixon ~ Rough-chop 1 large white onion and cover the bottom of a crock pot with its pieces. Finely chop rosemary to equal 1 tablespoon. Mix 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with the rosemary and 1 tablespoon thyme. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth over the onions. Add 3 tablespoons … [Read more...]