We just got settled in our new(bigger) home and I was finally organized enough to actually cook a meal! My new kitchen is amazing...all the cabinets I need for my gadgets, and a double oven!!
Plus a spot for blogging! :)
We are leasing this house, so all the colors and finishes aren't exactly what I would choose, but they work perfectly with my colorful dishes and accessories.
Last night, we fired up the grill and tried a new recipe for short ribs. Yummy!
(Click the link for recipe details)
Apricot Habanero Short Ribs
www.recipe.com
Justin has bad acid reflux, so I only used a very small amount of the habanero. Hint: wear gloves when handling the peppers. I washed my hands really well several times after chopping and I am still tasting HOT pepper on my fingers the next day! They turned out so good, but the sauce was the star. I baked a couple of sweet potatoes and served a simple arugula salad on the side.
Tonight was a no-cook, quick supper night. I got this recipe from the new issue of Cooking Light (still my favorite).
Open-faced Prosciutto and Plum Sandwiches
This was such an easy and summery meal!
I mean, is it possible to go wrong with goat cheese and prosciutto?
I have to end this post with a tribute to my grandmother. "Memom" passed away suddenly last week and her presence will be greatly missed in our family. If it weren't for days spent in her kitchen mashing potatoes, boiling peas from the garden, and baking cookies, I wouldn't have the love and passion for cooking that I have today. Memom, thank you for all you taught me about family, life and food! I love you!
I will dig out some of her recipes soon and do a post on them!
