~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Pat-dry an arm roast; salt and pepper on all sides, then sear in unsalted butter-- edges included. Remove from skillet and cover.Finely chop fresh herbs of English thyme, French tarragon, and Italian oregano; set aside. http://www.juniorsmidnightmoon.com/ ["While your great granddaddy was firing up a pipe, Junior Johnson's was firing up … [Read more...]
Remembering George Jones
Sister Sledge – Dimitri From Paris – He’s the Greatest Dancer
Longchamp Spring/Summer Collection 2013
Lemon Thyme-Blood Orange Cocktail
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Immediately add the lemon thyme, before heating, allowing to seep its natural flavor.Mix (shake with chipped ice) 1/4 cup plus 3 teaspoons strained blood orange juice, 1/4 cup vodka, 2 teaspoons cooled lemon thyme simple syrup, and 1 1/2 teaspoons triple sec. … [Read more...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Mix seasoning of cumin, lemon pepper, finely ground ancho pepper, garlic salt, and just a little bit of kosher salt.Place on chicken after a light coat of olive oil, seasoning on all sides of 2 large chicken breasts or 3 medium in size. Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for approximately an hour, give or take. Turn halfway through baking time … [Read more...]
Strawberry Tapioca Pie with Mint and Tarragon
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Cut, in thick slices, measuring 5 cups strawberries.Add 1/2 tablespoon chopped mint.Squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a blood orange. Add a couple scant handfuls of tapioca. Add 3/4 cups plus 1/8 cup sugar, a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper; barely stir the strawberries to prevent excessive liquid. In pieces, add half a bar.Finely cut … [Read more...]
‘Accidental Racist’
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"I received this recipe from a good friend of my mother's, now a great acquaintance of mine, Margie Bolt-- Thank you for sharing this with me (:Crush 1 package of Ritz crackers; mix with 1 stick melted butter and 2 tablespoons poppy seed. Set aside.Place 3 or 4 (boiled) cut-up chicken breasts in the bottom of a … [Read more...]
American Mac and Cheese
~ adapted from FN ~Cook 8 ounces elbow pasta in boiling salted water. Drain and preserve 1 cup pasta water in case it is needed to thin the sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Add 1 can evaporated milk, continue whisking to thicken liquid.When … [Read more...]