Skirt in the KitchenCook 1 pound cubed chicken breast in canola oil; season with Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning.  When cooked through, cover to keep from drying out while making the sauce.  Brown 1 pound sliced shittake mushrooms in 1/2 stick butter.  Heat water to cook penne pasta.For the sauce, in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, melt 1/2 stick butter. … [Read more...]

Skirt in the KitchenIt's slow-cooked in a roasting pan with the lid kept on throughout the few hours of cooking when you can let it go, when you don't feel like being bothered in the kitchen or anywhere else.  Just relax inside, keep warm with the cold outdoors.  Moderately thick slices of onion line the pan for a seared pork roast to rest over, fat side-up to allow … [Read more...]

Make juice, first-- Thinly slice 3 limes, juice and squeeze 15.  Thinly slice 3 lemons, juice and squeeze 3.  Bring to a boil in 12 cups water adding 12 medium-long sprigs rosemary.  Turn heat down to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until rinds become translucent.  Strain through a fine sieve to preserve juice for jelly.  Into 8 1/2 cups citrus juice … [Read more...]

Skirt in the KitchenIt's my favorite cut of meat, my choice of steak with my choice of seasonings for the rub.  I don't measure, I just blend together for the seasonings.  I do, however, break up 8 squares of Ghirardelli Intense Dark Midnight Reverie 86% Cacao All Natural.  It's enough for 2 steaks.  If not grilling outdoors, set the broiler in the kitchen … [Read more...]

This is ideal for Thanksgiving, a moist, delicious bread roll...[adapted from Emeril Lagasse]In 2 packages of active dry yeast, add 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water.  Stir, allow to rest for 5 minutes.  Add and incorporate 1/4 cup minus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3 tablespoons slightly cooled and melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 whisked eggs. … [Read more...]