As I mentioned before, I was snowed in yesterday due to the Nor'Easter. It was my first "blizzard" and I really enjoyed it! Probably because I was able to watch movies and cook all day - Paul was sweet enough to do the "not so fun stuff" such as shoveling snow. I haven't learned how and I don't really want to anytime soon. I'm sure my Grandfather is rolling his eyes right about now.... I'm sure some day I will be forced to shovel, I'm just glad it wasn't today. :)
{above is my car - I think it will be staying there tomorrow as well}
When I found out that we would be getting severe snow on Wednesday, I immediately starting thinking of something to cook - and what better to cook than a chili on cold, wintery, snow filled day??
I found this recipe and knew it was the one! It is all natural - and for the most part fresh - ingredients and it was easy! I was able to cook cornbread and the chicken for the chili all at the same time.
What better to go with a fresh, healthy chicken chili than sweet, southern cornbread. I found this recipe - I must say I was more than happy with it. Paul said it was the "best cornbread he has ever had." This statement only confirmed what I already thought - he doesn't say that about much that I make....yet.
{a key secret step - the honey glaze at the end}
{instead of sour cream, I added nonfat yogurt, a great replacement}
{but of course I can't be that healthy - I added a big piece of sweet cornbread as well}
I was on a roll in the kitchen and decided to make my new favorite cookie - chocolate chip, peanut butter cookies. I use mini semi sweet morsels - and a ton of them. It's the perfect balance - a lot of mini's!
All in all it was a great day of practicing in the kitchen and practicing with my camera. The break in the middle of the week was extra nice...there is just something about being home when it isn't a Saturday/Sunday. Headed to watch another movie and then back to reality tomorrow.