This is what I reach for after I'm past the point of throwing up, when that stage of the flu or a virus has hit its end, but when I've still got the sniffles, the drainage, the fever raging, the raw burning throat, the pounding headaches and the muscle soreness. I don't want something full in my belly just yet. I want celery, a small amount of plain rice to comfort … [Read more...]
Lemon-Rosemary Quinoa Crepes with Vanilla Vodka
Skirt in the KitchenThis recipe is made specifically for Spring, Easter to be precise. I'm ready for the snow to vanish, having no word by the meteorologist of any expected flurries, light dusting, small or large accumulations. I enjoyed the snow when it fell. I liked seeing it trim the trees, watching it land on the window panes, and feel it touch softly on … [Read more...]
Sally Lunn
adapted from Heirloom CookingYou can use any kind of milk. I prefer half 'n half or heavy whipping cream for this bread-- seriously! It's going to be a soft bread but baked with a fatty milk (a cream) and with bread flour, not all-purpose flour, it is incredible-- especially left stale for French toast or bread pudding! I would do this for Easter morning, make … [Read more...]
Stevie Nicks – In Your Dreams (Full Album)
Bud Root Beer Vanilla Milkshake and Bourbon-Spiced Popcorn
This is just right, not heavy, not thick-- and it's delicious for a friday night to unwind. Maybe you'd like to catch a movie and cuddle up on the couch with this, and some popcorn.It's a strong extract, don't taste it straight-up!In a saucepan, heat, stir and dissolve 1 3/4 cups sugar and 2 1/4 cups water. Cool completely, then add 2 tablespoons Watkins root … [Read more...]
Granola Sand Bars
Skirt in the KitchenOPERATION SKIRT - serving the men and women of the United States Military[http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/]This needs no introduction, really. It doesn't call for a thin coat of icing, either. It's good in its own way without a sweet addition of a runny, gooey top of something processed; just golden honey from the bees. It's … [Read more...]
Susan Nuyt (Short Video Clips) – “Cake Mixing”
Skirt in the Kitchen - Cake Mixing (Enhanced) from Skirt in the Kitchen on Vimeo.[1st song - Deal With You by The Sleepers][2nd song - I Remember Like That by AJ Swearingen][3rd song - Call My Name by Young London]https://www.facebook.com/skirtinthekitchen.myfathersfoods … [Read more...]
Corned Beef Linguine with Lemon and Brussels Sprouts
exclusively Skirt in the KitchenThis is for the lemon lover, and for somebody who likes to find interesting ways of having their brussels sprouts. Why not? They're oven-roasted, drizzled with olive oil; caramelized before tossing into pasta.Slice 1 pound brussels sprouts in halves before roasting. Drizzle olive oil and add salt and pepper. Shift them … [Read more...]
Red Wine Collard Greens
exclusively Skirt in the KitchenCollard greens-- primarily a southern vegetable stewed in broth-water with bacon, salt and pepper. I want something different this time, something apart from the typical version of serving these delectable greens for a meal that calls for a corned beef brisket and cornmeal muffins... a fantastic feast!-- But I want to season them the … [Read more...]
Blackberry-Peach Pie
Skirt in the KitchenIt's summer blackberries freezer-kept for winter to make pie with. It's pie on a sunday afternoon, then left over pie come monday morning with coffee-- a beautiful start to a great week!I switch up my pie crust recipes, using different ones-- mostly with butter-- and once in a while, I will opt for the Crisco shortening. I decided to do that this … [Read more...]