Chili Time!

Chili weather has arrived & I've got plenty to eat now. Made a big batch of Habanero Hellfire Chili today. I loooove spicy food, so I thought this recipe sounded great. It had the perfect amount of heat (for me). Definitely spicy, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. It warmed me up, but didn't make me sweat. I bought some cheddar cornbread at Cosentino's Market in Brookside to enjoy alongside the chili. So good! I've already got some leftover chili in the freezer that I will enjoy later this winter. And tomorrow's lunch? Chili Dog & Fries. Yum!

First meal on the new stove

I finally got rid of the horrible range that came with the house. The stovetop was electric coil & the oven baked unevenly and very slowly.

Serious fug:



Would've loved to switch over to gas, but stuck with electric. Got a ceramic-top range from Sears on Sunday during their friends & family sale and had it delivered and installed yesterday.

New range (and tile backsplash):



I decided to make risotto & use up some stuff in the fridge. First I sauteed onion, mushrooms & garlic. Then added the aborio rice & started the risotto process. Add a ladle of hot chicken stock, stir until absorbed, then repeat for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is nice & creamy. Added in some frozen peas, rotisserie chicken, freshly grated parmesan, salt and pepper.

Result? Great comfort food. Yum!