I had this on my mind for a couple of days before I phoned my mother to get her recipe. I added a couple of ingredients: Freshly squeezed orange juice to cut back on granulated sugar, juice from half a lemon, and bourbon vanilla extract-- not the almond extract that she prefers to use in her cherry desserts. I grew up on her cobbler from the time I could … [Read more...]
Building a Terrarium
I finally decided to build (create) a terrarium-- several, as a matter of fact. Does this ever happen to you? You want to do something specific but take your sweet time getting around doing it? There is always, and will always be, tons of things that are necessary (obligations and work) to tackle, so why not take some time to do what you've … [Read more...]
Pitch Perfect Compilation
[Strawberry Tapioca Pie with Mint and Tarragon - Posted 19th April 2013][Warhol Crush - Posted 6th November 2012][Rose-Colored Glasses (5) - Posted 4th February 2013][Big Mouth American Omelet - Posted 5th December 2012][Male Bonding Beer-Brined Chicken - Posted 16th December 2011][Grilled Garlic Bologna Sand - Posted 5th October 2012][Spelt Peanut Butter Cookies - Posted 27th … [Read more...]
Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad
~ adapted from Paula Deen ~Peel and slice English cucumber for 2 pounds. Slice in halves 1 pint tomato or grape cherries.Thinly slice 1 Vidalia onion and add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. … [Read more...]
Coconut-Watermelon Salad
~ adapted from FN ~Toast 1/3 cup sweetened coconut in a 400 degree oven or over the stove top in a small skillet. Allow to cool in a dish set aside.Blend together 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, the juice from 1/2 of a lime well squeezed, and a pinch of salt. Drizzle over seedless watermelon cut into chunks, about 5 cups.Add the … [Read more...]
Happy 4th
Peach Thyme Bellini
~ adapted from The Kitchn ~Heat 1/4 pound peaches in a heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat with the fruit: 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon real lemon juice, and 5 sprigs thyme. Cook to thicken slightly. Cool, remove thyme, then puree in a processor. Per punch cup, stir sparkling wine into 1 1/2 to two tablespoons puree. … [Read more...]
Zucchini Summer Flair with Paprika Chicken and Japanese Eggplant
"Flair- A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well. Stylish and originality." A fitting addition: cranberry sauce over watercress on the side.Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"(my mother's cooking)~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Toast or dry in the oven 1 loaf (24 ounces) white bread.Dice 2 or 3 small hot peppers, seeds … [Read more...]
Irish Coffee Brownies
~ adapted from Confident Kitchen ~In a heavy pan, bring together to melt 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and 1/2 cup cocoa. Remove from heat. Beat lightly, adding 2 whole eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.Blend 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.In a separate bowl, stir with a whisk 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup Irish … [Read more...]
Whiskey-Horseradish Beef Roast with Pickled Red Onions
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Slice yellow onion, cover with whole peppercorns in the bottom of a crock pot bowl.Salt and pepper a beef roast, then with Hungarian paprika on all sides before searing in a skillet.Place over onions. Lather with prepared horseradish; drizzle with bourbon whiskey-- about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, but make sure horseradish is rubbed on all sides, first. … [Read more...]