The Emperor's Pancake ~~ adapted from bon appetité ~Based on a recipe from Steirereck in Vienna. It is known as kaiserschmarrn and served with jam. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Soak 3 tablespoons raisins in 1 tablespoon dark rum for 30 minutes.With an electric mixer, beat 2 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup crème fraîche or … [Read more...]
2011 SITK Thanksgiving
Brazilian Coffee
In glasses, add 1 1/2 tablespoons Kahlua, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy and 1 1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Fill with hot black coffee. Top with whipped cream, sprinkle with brown sugar.Whipped Cream-- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar. … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Italian Sausage
Thanksgiving Bread Dressing with Italian Sausage ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Tear into pieces 2 loaves stale French bread. If not stale, set the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, lay torn bread pieces onto a bar pan and continually check it, tossing it lightly to crisp up enough. Brown and break up to a crumble 1 pound mild Italian sausage.If you have enough celery, put … [Read more...]
Festive Turkey Brine
Festive Turkey Brine ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~(Place turkey in the refrigerator to brine; may need to add ice.) … [Read more...]
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Vintage Christmas
November Brisket
November Brisket ~~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Dry the brisket with paper towels. Trim some of the fat from the top.Season it with salt and pepper, then with red Balsamic vinegar.In a small bowl, mix 4 ounces chili garlic sauce (6 or 7 heaping teaspoons), 2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 2 to 4 teaspoons honey. You will have to taste this before adding anymore of … [Read more...]