Caramelized Peaches with Fresh Rosemary~ adapted from Good & Fresh ~Halve and pit 4 ripe medium peaches. In a large skillet, on medium high heat, heat 1/4 cup olive oil. Stir in 1/4 cup honey. Place peaches, cut sides down, in hot oil-honey mixture. Reduce heat to medium, cook for 5 minutes.On low heat, add 2 tablespoons juice from a fresh orange, … [Read more...]
Corn Pancakes with Sour Cream and Chives
Corn Pancakes with Sour Cream and Chives ~ adapted from Heirloom Cooking ~I can't imagine summer meals without sliced fresh tomatoes.Whisk together dry ingredients, set aside. Beat or whisk 2 large egg yolks, then add 1 tablespoon melted butter. Gently stir and combine into dry ingredients.Fold corn into wet batter. Beat egg whites stiff; fold into … [Read more...]
How to Pick Out the Best Tomato
Enjoy glorious tomatoes all summer long. Whether you grow your own or buy from your local market, learn how to pick the very best for your table. Everybody loves a good tomato. … [Read more...]
Boozy Peaches
Boozy Peaches ~ adapted from FN ~Toast pecans; set aside.Toss into peaches 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let set to get juicy, 30 minutes.Whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream, thicken, then beat in 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar. Add 4 teaspoons bourbon; beat until soft peaks form. Fill dessert glasses.Layer the peaches, cream, … [Read more...]
20th and Final Crazy
I promise we won't go to 20 next time, just 10-- the word is "dance" but not for a while... lol. It's been fun and crazy in its own way. … [Read more...]
Grouten Gabash
Grouten Gabash ~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Working in batches in a Dutch oven (on high heat), sear (not cooking all the way though, only browning outsides of meat) 4 beef short ribs in 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. But first, wash and pat-dry meat with kitchen cloths or paper towels,and salt and pepper before searing.Remove meat to brown 1 sliced onion, then add 2 … [Read more...]
Lemon Chicken Breasts
Lemon Chicken Breasts~ adapted from Ina Garten ~Heat oven to 400 degrees F.Mince 9 cloves garlic.Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Let it brown, don't let it burn. Take off the heat and add 1/3 cup dry white wine,zest of 2 lemons, 2 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried … [Read more...]
Black-Pepper Biscuits with Sorghum
Black-Pepper Biscuits with Sorghum~ adapted from Martha Stewart Living ~Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In the bowl of a food processor, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper.Turn out onto a floured board, barely handle the sticky dough, but add just enough flour … [Read more...]
Fresh Basil Beef Burger
Fresh Basil Beef Burger~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Proud of this burger. Took hard-working hands to raise it; well, almost-- didn't raise the beef, just the basil. It's Skirt in the Kitchen Basil. And it's our burger, cooked the way we like it with basil in and on top of a ground chuck beef patty. What, you figured we'd never have a basil burger while … [Read more...]
Slumgullion
Slumgullion~ adapted from Carol Lovejoy ~Heat oven to 350 degrees. With unsalted butter, grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Chop 1 green bell pepper and 1 onion.Cook onion and bell pepper in oil over medium heat until softened.Break apart and stir in 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef;then 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano and 3 cloves minced garlic. … [Read more...]