T-Bone Steak with Loaded Potato ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Marinate in a liquid of Dale's Steak Seasoning, submerging all sides to achieve even marinating, possibly having to rearrange the meat portions off and on during marinating time of at least half an hour in the refrigerator, then 30 minutes out of the refrigerator. Pat-dry with paper towels, then season well with … [Read more...]
Spicy Fried Chicken Legs and Gizzards, Fried Assorted Peppers, Fried Cheese Cubes
Spicy Fried Chicken Legs and Gizzards, Fried Assorted Peppers, Fried Cheese Cubes ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Into cornstarch, sprinkle heavily-- freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, ground cayenne pepper, dried tarragon...Wash a medley of peppers-- sweet mini bells, Anaheim, pablano, jalapeno... and scallions.Slice, cut, take out the seeds, remove … [Read more...]
Prickly Pear Cactus
"Paddle Cactus" that can be eaten raw as well as cooked, beneficial for health, not just a complimentary flavor found in Mexican cuisine. … [Read more...]
We Don’t Say Goodbye
Cool-Rise Sweet Rolls
~ The Coolrise Sweet Dough recipe is taken from the Farm Journel Best Ever Recipes cookbook. ~Combine 2 cups sifted flour, 2 packets (4 1/2 teaspoons) dry yeast, 1/2 cup sugarand 1/2 teaspoon salt; blend.Add 1/2 cup softened butterand 1 1/2 cups hot water. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and 1 more cup of flour. Beat on high speed … [Read more...]
Susan Nuyt ~ Skirt in the Kitchen
Figgy Coconut Rice
Figgy Coconut Rice ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Bring 1 cup Basmati rice and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, uncovered. Turn heat down to medium, and let the water carefully cook out, not to burn the rice. Take off the heat-- Stir in a cinnamon stick, ground cinnamon, pinch of salt-- and turbinado sugar, enough to taste.Whisk contents of coconut milk, mixing the solid … [Read more...]
Deep-Fried Duck, Israeli Couscous with Sweet Potato Latkes
This meal is special to me-- My mother and I made this together over Christmas, the last night we had together before we had to part to come back home-- and it just came together so well, right on the spot, so very meant to be. I got to bake with my sis, and I got to cook with my mother over Christmas, the best of both worlds... It's what makes Skirt in the Kitchen … [Read more...]
Duck Pot Slow-Cook
Duck Pot Slow-Cook ~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Slice in thick slices-- 1 yellow onion, lay in the bottom of a crock pot. Pour in 1/2 cup turkey stock over onion slices. If you have cooked onions mixed in the stock, even better. Next, pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth.Crush fennel seeds and caraway to add.Cut in halves, 2 large Idaho potatoes.With Kosher … [Read more...]
Lane Cake
One of my grandmothers used to bake a variation of this cake to sell-- my mother's mother-- the Lane Cake-- famously known for its southern roots, the traditional cake to celebrate with, a delicious cake centered around the festivities of the Christmas season or somebody's birthday. Lane Cake ~~ adapted from Booze Cakes: Confections Spiked with Spirits, Wine, and … [Read more...]