This is the wife "who wears the pants" according to some people. I wish I did wear the pants as often as I wear a skirt-- then I probably would have a pretty rosy life. This skirt belongs to my set of hips, this is my blog. It's my blog about my family, my children, myself. Once in a while, as rare as it is, I will feature my rascally husband. … [Read more...]
LCG Venison Chili
~ exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen ~My husband made this-- but, you know, I "suggested" a few things, just like a woman... parsley, spicy tomato sauce, shallot, garlic-- playing with the curtains, "redding up the room"-- just my thing (: putting in notions when his face was wrinkling up his nose; but, hey, he liked it. Chop 1 yellow onion, 1 shallot, … [Read more...]
Thai Peanut Satay-Black Bean Chuck Burger
~ exclusively Skirt in the Kitchen ~Finely chop 1 yellow onion and sauté in 2 tablespoons olive oil.Add to the skillet half of a chopped green bell pepper. Drain and rinse 3.75 ounces black beans; drain again, well, then soak remaining liquid in paper towels.Add 2 or 3 cloves finely chopped garlic.Mash the black beans.Into mashed black beans, mash to work in 1/3 cup Thai … [Read more...]
Brownie Pudding Cake
~ adapted from Better Homes and Gardens ~... 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.Stir in 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.Spread in buttered baking dish.Combine above ingredients in a small bowl with 1 1/3 cups boiling water. Carefully pour over batter, bake at 350℉ for 45 to 60 minutes. … [Read more...]
Sautéed Shrimp with Buttery Lemon-White Chocolate Sauce
~ adapted from Better Homes and Gardens ~If frozen, thaw 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. In 1 tablespoon hot olive oil over medium-high heat, sauté the shrimp. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon-pepper seasoning (or squirt of lemon juice and cayenne pepper flakes added). Cook and stir 3 minutes, then … [Read more...]
Fontella Bass July/1940 – December/2012
Daughter of gospel singer Martha Bass, Fontella was born in St. Louis, MO. Getting her start in a church choir, she later became a great R&B singer recording many hits and being inducted into the St. Louis Hall of Fame in 2000, native-born and resident of St. Louis. … [Read more...]
SITK [Skirt in the Kitchen]
Paula’s Cheese Ball
~ adapted from Paula Deen and kittencalskitchen ~Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese; gradually beat in 1/2 cup whole milk. Stir in 2 1/4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/4 cup white scallions (not green stems), and 2 ounces drained pimientos. Combine well.Incorporate 5 strips crumbled bacon at this time, and 1/2 cup chopped … [Read more...]
2012 Unforgettable Movie Pics
The music was well-matched to the films as being excellent. I could listen to the entire soundtracks from time to time and be just as pleased as viewing the movies over and over again. What a way to end 2012 with these two extraordinary films. … [Read more...]
Broiled Liquored Bananas with Ginger and Walnuts
Broiled Liquored Bananas with Ginger and Walnuts~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Slice lengthwise 5 to 8 bananas. Make a thick rim out of a double-lined aluminum foil sheet to catch the liquid.Cover with dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, wild black walnuts, and minced ginger root. Dot with butter.Broil to desired doneness and caramelization; scoop up with vanilla ice cream … [Read more...]