tastes of the weekend

It was hot in the kitchen this weekend.  We had bit of a cooking frenzy going on.  Maybe its the change in season and the chill in the air?

For Saturday evening dinner we made our favourite seafood risotto.  This has become a staple recipe for us.  Its based on this Jamie Oliver recipe, but with changes to the seafood depending on how we feel and what's available.  Always wonderful.

On Sunday, Huzz tried out a new recipe from Jamie's America book - Chilli Cheese Cornbread.  Just the right amount of cheeseyness and a little hot kick (Huzz forgot to deseed the chillis, but it wasn't too hot at all).  We had lunch a little later so we could eat this warm from the oven.  Delicious!

PS - I heard that Jamie Oliver has become a father for the 4th time.  He now has a son named Buddy, to go along with his 3 daughters (Poppy, Daisy and Blossom).  Some male company at home finally!

And then I made Banana Bread from Miss Dahls' Voluptuous Delights.  I often tinker with the recipe a little, adding raisins or dates.  Today I added some chopped date and nut bars that Huzz had bought back from Jordon.  A slice of this will be perfect with my cups of tea this week.

Looks like some extra cycling or fitness class might be necessary now!

Hope had a good weekend.