Greyeyes, we are not deceived. "Skink" in not German for soup. "Suppe" is German for soup. A skink is a small lizard.

I believe your dish's name is another in a long line of deliberately ugly British-Isles food names. (Other examples - toad in the hole, train smash, bangers and mash.)

I suspect it is part of the unconscious desire to make the world realize y'all are not French. ------------ Key Lime Pie

Stir together: one can sweetened, condensed milk (such as Eagle Brand)and 1/3 cup lime juice. Put it in the refrigerator until time for dessert.

Bake, following mfg's directions: one small pie shell, either regular or graham-cracker, as you prefer.

When it is time to eat dessert, put the filling in the shell and top with the whipped topping of your choice.

(Meringue was traditional, but it's too much work and besides, the eggs could have salmonella.)

This very easy and makes a wonderful impression on guests.