Skirt in the KitchenIt's extra crispy, seasoned just right. It's got the ying-yang of both worlds-- spicy and a touch of sweet together in one dish. It's country and culinary combined. The combination is a hit.Stir 4 cups sugar into a Dutch oven of 6 cups raspberries.Add 2 sprigs cinnamon mint if you have it; if not, without it is fine. I like how … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
[adapted from Kelsey Nixon]Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the following: 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 large finely chopped carrot, 1 finely chopped celery stalk, 1 finely chopped onion, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes.Deglaze with 1/2 cup dry red wine. … [Read more...]
Portugese Chicken, Lemon and Mint Soup
[adapted from Emeril Lagasse]In a medium saucepan, combine 1 coarsely chopped onion, 1 coarsely chopped celery stalk, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 4 parsley sprigs, 4 mint sprigs, 2 pieces of lemon zest, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 3 quarts chicken stock, and 1 whole chicken cut into parts.Bring to a boil, skim, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.Discard vegetables … [Read more...]
Skirt in the Kitchen’s 3rd Birthday – Lavender Cake
May 17, 2010 was when this blog began. It has now grown from a small fraction of viewers, 17 to be exact, to having 196,695 page views, around or right at pertaining to each day, 800 viewers plus. This is still noted in the blogging world as a low number considering the number of people there are in the entire world who are internet-savvy or just log on to look … [Read more...]
Grilled Feta Sandwich in Rye Bread with Raspberry-Vanilla Jam
Skirt in the Kitchen ~ Garnish with fresh vanilla mint.The light-salty cheese, the sweet jam spiked with bourbon and vanilla, and the cinnamon-flavored mint goes perfect with grilled rye bread fried in unsalted butter. Feta is melted just right on medium heat. … [Read more...]
Fashion Week Made Different
Oven Tacos
I am impressed with this recipe, and the simplicity of it. It's quick to make. As much as I adore regular tacos, this one takes the cake for what I want when I'm craving Taco Bell. I like my tacos this way now. Try it, you'll know what I mean.~ adapted from MIH Recipe Blog ~Chop 1 onion and add to2 pounds ground beef; brown. Drain off the liquid. … [Read more...]
Fried-Baked Chicken Parmesan Verde with Fried Green Tomatoes and Golden Potatoes
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~I finally fried my green tomatoes, the large steak-size ones from the garden. It's taken me all summer getting around to it (unlike me), but it was worth the putting-off period, picking those green tomatoes to fry, the new ones on the vines...After rinsing chicken legs, pat-dry with paper towels, then salt and pepper on all sides. Coat with … [Read more...]
Frigidaire Baker
It's my first Frigidaire, so it's a special vintage 'frig for me. It was purchased without its guts-- the motor and engine. The door is also off its hinges but with purpose. I purchased it this way. The lettering and freezer door is tinted in a pretty green. The chrome is still a beauty.I like the Frigidaire emblem. It appears to be a crown … [Read more...]
Pictures in the Kitchen
It's a kitchen getting renovated with color schemes of grays and yellows, even lemon, accented with charcoal black and white. Part of the decor is the arrangement of black and white photos on the walls and in open cupboards of classic prints as well as current photos taken of family and loved ones. It's my room of the house that I absolutely adore again. It's … [Read more...]