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Kale and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Shells with Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Kale and Caramelized Onion-Stuffed Shells with Heirloom Tomato Sauce~ adapted from Victoria ~For the Heirloom Tomato Sauce, in 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat,saute 1 cup diced onion,2 tablespoons minced shallot,1 tablespoon minced garlic,and 1/3 cup chopped celery. Cook until tender, 10 minutes, stirring often.Add 1/2 cup red wine. Cook until almost … [Read more...]
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
BBQ Pizza Chicken~ adapted from FN ~Before pizza dough is made, before you assemble pizza toppings for baking, consider SITK's original BBQ sauce-- recipe follows....SITK BBQ SAUCE ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Staples and ingredients needed-In a large heavy pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is hot enough, saute 1 small minced yellow onion, 1 small minced white … [Read more...]
God’s Child
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Eggplant Fritters
Eggplant Fritters~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add to dry ingredients wet ingredients of 2 whisked eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Dip and fry 1 1/2 eggplant vegetables in deep oil. Salt and pepper. … [Read more...]
Basil Shortcakes with Peaches and Blueberries
Basil Shortcakes with Peaches and Blueberries~ adapted from Southern Lady ~Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine 1/2 cup sugar,2 cups spelt flour (or regular all-purpose flour), 2 teaspoons baking powder-- blend with a whisk. With a pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter into flour mixture until crumbly.In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cups plus 2 … [Read more...]
Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Fig Pizza
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Fig Pizza~ adapted from Lorraine Pascale ~Quarter fresh figs.But first, before the figs are quartered, (for 1 pizza) measure 1 2/3 cups white bread flour.Add 1 teaspoon saltand 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast. Make a well in the center of the bowl.In a measuring pitcher, mix 1/2 scant cup to … [Read more...]
Spanish Red Lentil Soup
Southern Skirt Edition ~ "Skirtin' Around the South"Spanish Red Lentil Soup~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Remove needles from a Prickly Pear Cactus paddle-- wear gloves. Cut out the needle sockets with a paring knife.Cut into strips, then cubes-- enough for 1/2 cup. Set aside.Peel and slice, then chop, 2 1/2 carrots.Chop 1 medium white onion.Chop 1 small green bell pepper. … [Read more...]
Dill Bread with Herb Dip
Dill Bread~ adapted from Smitten Kitchen ~Combine 3 cups bread flour,1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill, 2 tablespoons honey,1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ, and 1 teaspoon salt.Dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F). Allow to ferment 5 minutes.Add the … [Read more...]
