Just last week, Mr. Dessert For Two put his foot down. His size 14 boot slammed on the ground. Hey northern California, those weren’t earthquakes, that was Mr. Dessert For Two.
He was demanding to be allowed to cook dinner a few nights a week.
Um, hello perfect man I’ve been waiting for my entire life, have at it! You can dirty every dish, and I will love you even more for it. Bring it on!
He said “I know I’m slow in the kitchen, but please resist the urge to come in and do everything for me. You can show me how to chop an onion more efficiently, but please do not do it for me.”
Oh please. I can do that, right?
Wrong.
Apparently, I’m a bit of a bully in the kitchen. Ok, bully is putting is nicely. I’m a know-it-all. I’m the took-a-few-culinary-classes-on-the-weekend-therefore-I-know-everything type. Wow, I must be annoying.
Considering this man willingly eats every color of lentil I put in front of him and doesn't complain when I ruin a perfectly good biscuit or hoe cake recipe by subbing in whole wheat flour, I think he deserves some freedom in the kitchen. If only I knew how to bide my time while he cooks. Surely I could come up with something to do for the 3 hours while he ponders the meal, preps the ingredients, cooks, and serves. Yes, 3 hours. I think I’m being annoying again.
Maybe I can create more donut flavor combinations for y’all while he cooks? Sound fair?
This is my latest seasonal donut, and it fulfills my craving for nubby crunchy cornmeal and tart cranberries all in one.
In case you were wondering, we have confirmed the last wonder of our world: six donuts do in fact serve two people.
Happy cooking, man!
These glazed donuts are all kinds of delicious!
My donut pan is non-stick and is made by Wilton. Here’s an Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Nonstick-6-Cavity-Donut-Pan/dp/B004CYELOQ
Cranberry Cornmeal Donuts
Ingredients
For the donuts:
For the glaze:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 233Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 344mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 4g
Lauren says
I LOVE this blog post! It makes me very happy to see that you two are so happy! You're both adorable! And, you are a lucky girl! My husband doesn't step foot into the kitchen, unless it's in the morning to "make" cereal.
nicole {sweet peony} says
this is such a cute post!! i admit that i can be a bit of a kitchen bully when my hubby wants to cook. but when i hold my tongue & watch him work, i just giggle at how cute it is. mine has never demanded to cook so you are one lucky lady! :)
by the way, these donuts sound awesome! i absolutely loooove the color of the glaze :)
Jillena says
Yuuuummm! And this is exactly what happens with my husband and I. It may be a sickness. I say we let the men cook. Well maybe on Mondays.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
You made that glaze with JUST cranberries and no food coloring?! It's gorgeous!!! They look fabulous. I just have gotten around to breaking in my donut pan and it's so fun. I love your recipe. And a size 14 foot? I wouldn't mess around with that! lol
thelittleloaf says
I'm a bit of a kitchen hog too...I love cooking too much! I have to remember that my boyfriend can make some great recipes too - might even get him to make me these donuts :-)
Kathryn says
I'm not sure I could give up any control of my kitchen, I think I'm too much of a control freak so I'm impressed that you have!
Love these donuts though and that pink glaze is just awesome!
Kimby says
Christina, I loved how you described these donuts (crunchy, tart) plus the touch of orange you put in the glaze. This is like having cornbread stuffing, only better. Leave it to a Southern girl. :) GREAT post!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i kind of adore the colorful frosting...and cornbread? yes please! this is so creative!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
LOL I love it. I think having him cook just so you can come up with more delicious donut creations is actually a great idea.
LOVED meeting you this weekend and so sad we only had a few hours together. Come visit NYC please:-)
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I love the pop of color - it's so pretty and inviting :)