Friday night Bistro style short ribs

Heather had been wanting Short Ribs. Well, that was the last thing I ate before that horrible stomach bug, so I wasn't too thrilled, but my love for her is greater than my nausea. Or so I thought.... I made it like normal and it was just like it should have been, but I had a small bowl of mashed potatoes and tried not to enjoy the aroma from the ribs. Heather ate them and enjoyed. Maybe I'll figure out how to over come that. Maybe....

Chance begged till we had spaghetti spaghetti

I wanted hamburger steaks with onion and gravy with a few vegetables. C begged until I gave in and opted for spaghetti. He helped me chop the onion, peppers, and garlic. I made it in the cast iron dutch oven for the first time. It is the bee's knees. Overall I was happy with it. Plus.... LEFTOVERS!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!

Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Butter and Orzo

I took pictures again that didn't actually make it to the camera. URGH! Regardless, it was good. Like we will have that again soon good. Check out the recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-tilapia-with-lemon-butter-capers-and-orzo-recipe/index.html

Heather didn't add the capers this time, but it would have been good too. I sliced some zucchini and stir fried it with minced ginger and a little rice vinegar. It was OK for a squash, which is not my favorite. I will pay more attention to the camera next time.

Spicy Shrimp with Tasso Cream and Cheese Grits

This has become a staple around our house. I got it from "Crescent City Cooking" by Susan Spicer. It is a GREAT cookbook. Tasso has become one of our favorite ingredients, especially with grits. This is one everyone should try.

Bittersweet chocolate pudding pie with creme fraiche topping

Heather saw this recipe while she was in J-Town helping Mimi. She was very excited to make it this weekend. All I can say is "Wow! That is rich!" She made the Creme Fraiche with buttermilk, cream, and time. The tart bite was a nice contrast to the chocolate pudding. The cookie crust was nice texture. This is not a dessert for the weak at heart. It is a full frontal assault of chocolate and cream. This one is a keeper. Check out the recipe here if you are brave enough: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BITTERSWEET-CHOCOLATE-PUDDING-PIE-WITH-CREME-FRAICHE-TOPPING-241117

Lamb chops with potato gratin and Panko crusted artichoke hearts

Heather was kind enough to purchase some New Zeland lamb chops from Tony's. She is not a big fan of lamb, but I am. I marinated the chops in a dijon/thyme/rosemary/olive oil mixture. The gratin was new potato slices with garlic salt, parmesean, mozzarella, topped with cream. Heather cleaned some artichoke hearts and coated them in an egg wash then coverd them in panko, then a quick fry. It was a nice Sunday evening meal while Heather screamed about her fantasy football progress. I am not sure why Peyton insists on throwing to Reggie Wayne (Heather's player) while Marvin Harrison (mine) is wide ass open all the time. He must be a Manning.....

Osso Bucco with Rissotto

before after

Heather made one of the best batches of Osso Bucco she has ever done. She ran to Tony's and the shanks didn't look too good, but she got 2 smaller shanks and asked them to cut them. It was really tasty.