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Morning Custard
Baked or Cup Custard ~~ adapted from Joy of Cooking ~My little boy, Drew, loves this custard served with fruit and bacon for breakfast.Whisk 1/3 cup honey into 2 cups whole milk.Beat in 3 eggs, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.Pour into a buttered baker or into several buttered baking custard cups. Place molds in a pan of water, bake at 300 … [Read more...]
Prune Clafoutis
Prune Clafoutis ~~ adapted from Cooking From Above ~In addition, beat in 1/8 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon, 1 scant cup of milk, 1 scant cup of sour cream or creme fraiche, pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons softened salted butter.Lay prunes in the bottom of a buttered dish; pour over the batter and bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle 1 … [Read more...]
Crazy Cake
Heat the oven temp to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13 inch cake pan.Sift together, straight into the pan, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons baking soda. Spread sifted ingredients evenly into the pan, blending with a fork or strainer.Fill the first well with 1/2 cup vegetable oil; the second … [Read more...]
Lemon Layer Cake
When they throw you lemons, make lemon cake. Lemon Layer Cake ~~ adapted from Saveur ~Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and flour two 9" round cake pans.Whisk 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla; set aside. Cream 16 … [Read more...]
Diner Brownies
Diner Brownies ~~ adapted from FN ~Whisk 1 3/4 cups flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder,1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.In a saucepan, bring to a simmer 2 sticks unsalted butter, 2 1/2 cups lightly packed brown sugar and 1 cup water. Cool just a little.Take off the heat and whisk in 6 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate; cool slightly.One at a time, whisk in … [Read more...]
Anaheim Meatloaf
Anaheim Meatloaf ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Slice and finely chop/mince 1/2 of one large purple onion.Finely chop 1 Anaheim pepper, ribs and seeds included.Chop fresh parsley and 1 or 2 cloves of garlic; add. Also add a good amount of McCormick Grill Mates Steak Seasoning and Liquid Smoke. Sprinkle very little kosher salt onto the meat and added ingredients.Grate and … [Read more...]
Skirt in the Kitchen’s Got the Flu, Taking Hiatus
You'll know she's back when she's well-- when she can even tolerate looking at photos of food without throwing up! She's got laryngitis, too, so let's hope her liquid diet will get her hungry to post her foods eventually. For now, let's enjoy the peace, lol... (: … [Read more...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Orphan’s Rice
Orphan's Rice ~~ adapted from Southern Living ~Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add and saute 3/4 cups pecan halves, 1/2 cup slivered almonds, and 1/3 cup pine or soy nuts. Stir often, 3 minutes, until almonds are light golden brown.In 2 tablespoons of hot oil in a large skillet, saute 1/2 of an onion and 1 finely chopped garlic … [Read more...]