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
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Spicie Foodie says
Your post has me laughing :) Come to think of it you just described me with my husband. Lol! Keep those delicious donut flavor recipes coming. This one is a winner all the way!
emily W. says
Those look positively scrumptious. Totally craving this flavor combo right now. In fact, for breakfast my 2yo and 11mo and I shared some oatmeal with almond extract, orange peel, sliced almonds, cinnamon and raisins (I reeeeeally wanted craisins but they chose not to materialize themselves).
P.S. I'm a kitchen bully, too. And I didn't even take the classes...:/
Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says
I am a total bully in the kitchen too! HA! I just can't seem to give up the reigns. I even hover when he is doing the dishes...probably not so smart! Of course, if I had some of these donuts to distract that may be a different story.
Kasey says
My relationship with the Mr. is quite similar (I'm quite the bully in the kitchen I guess)! Regardless, zomg, look at the beautiful color!! You can't just have 1 donut... ;)
Deborah says
I'm pretty sure that I'd be super happy if my husband wanted to cook dinner! And hey - donuts are the best way to keep yourself occupied, especially when they look this good!!
Nicole says
Cute as a button! All of it! Heh. :)
ps: I've been called a bully in the kitchen too! Bah! I'm just protective! Rawr! ;)
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I am horrible about bumping into my husband in the kitchen and bossing him around, I'm awful, and he is just as good in the kitchen as I am! Your doughnuts are gorgeous!
Anna says
Donuts will always have a place in our kitchen...Most specially if they are as adorable as what I see in your post! My daughter will want to pose as she takes a bite into those pink treats. Lovely!
I love reading your blog. I adore Mr. and Mrs....More power! keep posting!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Lol, I'm dying laughing b/c I'm the same way! Anytime I even see my husband grab a knife to start chopping something, I'm looking over his shoulder to make sure he doesn't cut himself and checking on his form.