Pork Tenderloin with Whiskey-Mustard Marinade Sauce and Fresh Herbs~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Blend together 1/2 cup Tamari, 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey, 4 tablespoons sorghum, 1/4 to 1/2 cup coarse mustard, 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 minced shallot, 2 minced cloves, dash of hot sauce, 2 cups sour cream, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Add a blend of fresh mixed … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pecan Mincemeat Pie
Chocolate Pecan Mincemeat Pie~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~You know I can't help mixing it all up, confusing matters, so let's get complicated-- a different pie.Measure 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add 3 large whisked eggs, 3 tablespoons Irish Whiskey, 1/2 cup sorghum, 1/4 cup agave nectar, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup bitter-sweet chocolate … [Read more...]
Holiday Beauty
Spaghetti Squash with Sausage
Spaghetti Squash with Sausage~ adapted from FN ~Halve 1 2-pound spaghetti squash, scoop out seeds. Cut-side-up, place the squash in a microwave-safe bowl; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon water per portion. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, microwave until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the liquid, shred flesh of … [Read more...]
Born Tough
You have to be-- to make it in a rough man's world. … [Read more...]
SITK Christmas Cards
Sending Christmas cheer, or making it-- both? SITK Christmas cards enclosed with recipes, 1 per card-- Christmas greetings featured on the web to sell in stores-- Alright, it's not Macy's, but it's little town America, and it's still a free enterprise. The world can still be your oyster; perhaps downsized a bit, but still keep your dreams alive and make it happen-- … [Read more...]
Bacon and Pecan Brownies
Bacon and Pecan Brownies ~ adapted from Symon's Suppers ~Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9x9-inch baking pan.Whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs. Add 1 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon vanilla bourbon extract. If you have just regular vanilla extract, add straight-up bourbon-- 1/2 to 1 … [Read more...]
Keep Adding
Do you have that favorite set from a while ago? Didn't get all the pieces way back when?I've wanted this teapot for nearly 30 years; got it. Next up: soup terrain. I had one to the original set but it got swiped-- I still growl at the thought of it. It's not about the material gain-- It's the memories built around these dishes, the years of … [Read more...]
Roast Pork Loin with Braised Red Cabbage
Roast Pork Loin with Braised Red Cabbage~ adapted from Emeril Lagasse ~Preheat oven to 400°F.In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, sauté 2 cups sliced red onion in 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.Add 1 1/2 to 2 pounds red cabbageand 2 thinly sliced or shredded Granny Smith apples. After 8 to 10 minutes, add 1 cup chicken stock, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and 3 … [Read more...]