Skirt in the KitchenThis is made specifically for the bachelor in mind-- or if you're like me, you just want to throw it all in one pot and cook it at once... It actually turned out to having a good flavor, chicken bones included, but softened and picked out-- served in bowls like it's soup. This isn't mac 'n cheese but it's still comfort food on a wet and dreary … [Read more...]
Amaretto Cranberry Relish
Skirt in the KitchenIt's my favorite to make: Cranberry relish, cranberry compote, cranberry loaf bread, cranberry anything-- It takes me to a place with my parents in the kitchen with them-- all over again during the holidays. Of all the things I've cooked, baked, made, it's the cranberries that mean the most to me among food. Wash and pick over cranberries … [Read more...]
Skirt in the Kitchen Compilation
Pumpkin Soup with a Thai Base with Mushrooms, Leeks, and Smoked Sausage
Skirt in the KitchenTear into pieces a baguette loaf and drizzle olive oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Place in a 400° oven, tossing to toast. While making croutons, cook smoked sausage links in a separate pan until cooked through and lightly roasted.Sauté in olive oil and butter finely chopped onion, pepper, and garlic. When … [Read more...]
Daily Index
I've been seeing this on Pinterest but in different versions of the same idea-- a diary on index cards. Each consecutive year on the very same calendar day, you write underneath what you wrote the previous year on that day. At the end of a few years, you've got a collection to pass down in your family. Trust me, someone will want to read them, your daily … [Read more...]
Turkey Casserole
Skirt in the KitchenI love egging this on with my husband being that my turkey casserole won over his at a turkey casserole cook-off in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. You know I've got to be a stinker, don't you? You know I've got to remind him on a daily basis for a while that I'm a much better cook than he is, right? Of course! Lol... … [Read more...]
Vermouth Turkey for BBQ
Skirt in the KitchenSeasonings for Festive Brine: 1 1/2 cups kosher salt, 7 bay leaves, fresh rosemary and thyme, 1 teaspoon juniper berries, 4 anise stars, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons peppercorns, 2 tablespoons coriander, 2 cloves crushed garlic, whole cloves and allspice, 1 quartered orange or lemon, 32 ounces apple cider vinegar, 2 thinly … [Read more...]
Bake-Writing on Glass
These are fantastic to have. Even though they work great on duct tape, they are for glassware, too, but if you're not using it again for cookware. If you plan to do so, bake or cook something in the dishes, purchase and use the Pebeo brand markers-- They shouldn't wash or wear off.Write down a recipe or sign your name on a dish that you want back in your good graces … [Read more...]
Coco – Inside CHANEL (+playlist)
Ranchero Chili
Skirt in the KitchenThis is Caleb's chili. I wish he could have made this for his grandfather-- my dad would have been proud to know that all the chili he cooked when Caleb was a kid, Caleb took notice and latched onto Dad's way of cooking when it comes to a good tasting chili. His grandpa would have loved this. I like the surprise of ketchup and cilantro in … [Read more...]