~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Whip 2 sticks softened unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.Add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped strawberries, making sure that the butter has a chance to turn light pink.Resembles frosting with chunks of sweet fruit, just right for that favorite bread or English muffin... perfect for Spring and Easter right around the corner. … [Read more...]
Grandma Friendship’s Raisin Pie
~ adapted from Kristen Aiken ~Have chilled (1 hour) pie crust: Have pre-made in a food processor-- combine 3 cups flour, 1 cup unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup ice water-- more if needed. For the filling: Mix together 2 1/2 heaping cups dark raisins, 2 cups cold water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3/4 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Rosemary Butter Lettuce Cucumber Sandwiches with Cranberry-Rosemary Fennel Rye Bread
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~In a small dish, add 1 1/4 cups warm water to 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeastand 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir with a fork, let rest to bloom-- 10 minutes.Coat 3/4 cups cranberries in 3 cups bread flour,1 cup rye flour, 1 tablespoon pressed fennel seeds,and 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary.Add 1 tablespoon salt, place in the bowl of a stand mixer … [Read more...]
Corned Beef Porcini French Onion Soup
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Bring to a boil in a saucepan Earthly Choice (1.06 ounces) Dried Porcini Mushrooms in 3 1/2 cups corned beef broth (left over from slow-cooking a corned beef brisket) and 32 ounces regular beef broth. Only skim the settled fat off the top; leave small tidbits of corned beef.Add 1 bay leaf and 1 sprig of savory. When brought to a full … [Read more...]
Vodka Corned Beef Brisket with Fresh Herbs and Fennel Fried Radish-Fingerlings
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Rinse and pat-dry with paper towels 1 corned beef brisket; trim excess fat. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper on both sides of meat. In 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, lightly sear over high heat.When both sides have been seared, coat with Demerara sugar, both sides.Lay meat, fat side up, on a bed of … [Read more...]
Nest of Birds
Arriving early ~ Bird theme on SITK … [Read more...]
Blue Bird Velvet Cupcakes
~ Blue Velvet Cupcakes and Finding the Perfect Hue ~~ adapted from Sprinkle Bakes ~Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream 2 sticks softened unsalted butter and 2 cups sugar.One at a time, add 2 eggs, incorporating well between both additions.Mix coloring for the cake: Blend in a small bowl 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon Wilton Royal Blue coloring gel, and … [Read more...]
Longchamp – Fall/Winter Campaign
Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce
~ adapted from Food & Wine ~Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring to heat in a large enameled cast-iron pot 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper 2 pounds trimmed flatiron steak or chuck. Brown on all sides, then add 1 cup finely chopped onion and 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic. Stir in 1 … [Read more...]
LIttle Bird in the Sky
CMF March 1, 2012 - July 25, 2012 … [Read more...]