A Cooking Kick

Every once in a while, I get on a cooking kick.  Today was it.  And in other exciting news, I've never chopped up an onion, until today.  Guess there's a first for everything.

Sunday dinner, I had Smoo over, and we ate this:

 Corn Chowder Recipe

I made it without the chilies.  I'm not one for a lot of spiciness, and it was really good.  So good, in fact, I'm having it for lunch at work, too.

Then we got really excited to make these cupcakes and frosting.  Oh my heavens.  The frosting is. to. die.  for.  We would've been eating them a whole lot quicker, too, if I'd remembered to actually turn the oven on before putting them in.  Sometimes I wonder if my head is attached to the rest of my body.

Cupcake and Frosting Recipe

And for dinner tonight, Beef Short Ribs.  I've been wanting to make this recipe for a couple of weeks.  Tonight is the night.  Claire has parent/teacher conferences all day long, and I thought the last thing she'd want to do is think about where and what to eat when she was finished.  Last year, she said she didn't have any words left when she got home.  I guess I'll find out!

Beef Short Ribs Recipe

The Pioneer Woman is one of my favorite blogs.  She has recipes that'll make your mouth water.  (All these recipes and photos are from her.)  So far, everything's been quite tasty.  I'll keep you posted on the ribs!