"These are Polar Express cookies, Mommy." It is the first Christmas cookie that we make, each year, before any other. Farmhouse Chocolate Crinkles ~ ~ adapted from Hallmark Magazine ~ In a double boiler or microwave, melt 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate. If you do not have chocolate baking bars on hand, measure 12 tablespoons 100% cacao powder (good quality cocoa) … [Read more...]
Pots and Pans Man
Poultry Stew
Poultry Stew ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Wash and cut celery, carrots, scallions and brussel sprouts; place in a crock pot.Add minced ginger or horseradish... 3 cups water, 4 cups chicken stock, purple onions and red pepper flakes.Cut stems out of collards and add the leaves; lightly salt and pepper.Add cooked, torn chicken or turkey, ground curry and thyme, fresh … [Read more...]
Dreamy Apple Pie
Dreamy Apple Pie ~~ adapted from Ree Drummond ~Peel, core, and slice 3 Granny Smith apples. Place sliced apples in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine together-- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar (I packed it.), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir, then pour mixture over … [Read more...]
Three-Tier Candied-Pecan Cake with Brown-Butter Pears
Three-Tier Candied-Pecan Cake with Brown-Butter Pears ~~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss 2 cups toasted pecans with 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 tablespoon vanillaand 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg. On a rimmed bar pan, toast pecans in butter and spices for 5-10 … [Read more...]
The Emperor’s Pancake
The Emperor's Pancake ~~ adapted from bon appetité ~Based on a recipe from Steirereck in Vienna. It is known as kaiserschmarrn and served with jam. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Soak 3 tablespoons raisins in 1 tablespoon dark rum for 30 minutes.With an electric mixer, beat 2 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup crème fraîche or … [Read more...]
2011 SITK Thanksgiving
Brazilian Coffee
In glasses, add 1 1/2 tablespoons Kahlua, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy and 1 1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Fill with hot black coffee. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with brown sugar.Whipped Cream-- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar. … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Italian Sausage
Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Italian Sausage ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Tear into pieces 2 loaves stale French bread. If not stale, set the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, lay torn bread pieces onto a bar pan and continually check it, tossing it lightly to crisp up enough. Brown and break up to a crumble 1 pound mild Italian sausage.If you have enough celery, put … [Read more...]