It’s official.
I have fallen in love. With ribs.
Last night I made Steamy Kitchen’s cayenne cinnamon baby back ribs with maple glaze with Kevin and Amanda’s southern skillet corn and some summer squash. I had never made ribs before (I know…right?) and couldn’t BELIEVE how easy Jaden’s recipe was. It only took an hour, start to finish, and Adam and I both agreed they were some of the best ribs we’ve had. And we’ve had some ribs!
And the corn….well, the corn was like crack.
No really, it was like crack. Not that I know what crack’s really like! It was pretty much creamless creamed corn and the corn kernels were so crisp and buttery in their own velvet sauce—between the two of us, we ate this entire skillet!
You guys really need to make this corn…tonight.
It was such a wonderful Friday dinner. We both agreed that even though we consider ourselves to be “foodies” (whatever that means), we would take a homemade dinner like this at home over a super expensive and gourmet dinner out. There’s just something about licking barbecue sauce off your fingers in your own backyard that wins every time.
I hope everyone has a lovely Mother’s Day weekend! Since, unfortunately, I can’t be at home with my mom, we’re going on a church retreat with our small group to Tahoe for the weekend.
Adios!
Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet
May 7, 2011 at 8:02 amHaha look at you go with the ribs!! Such fierce concentration from someone who clearly loves food 🙂
Have a great time in Tahoe!
alex
May 7, 2011 at 8:06 amLove it! I agree…with ribs you just have to be messy, and that’s just so much fun. I think I’ll be making that corn!
Lauren
May 7, 2011 at 8:07 amLooks delicious! I agree with you, nothing beats meals like this at home.
Justeen @ Blissful Baking
May 7, 2011 at 8:19 amHomemade dinners are definitely the best!! You look so cute and happy digging into the ribs!
Urban Wife
May 7, 2011 at 8:22 amOh yum! Looks so delish even to a non-ribs fan like myself. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Stacy @ Every Little Thing
May 7, 2011 at 8:30 amI’ve never made ribs either and actually, I’m just learning to like them! I’m not a huge fan of BBQ sauce so I’ve never really eaten them before but I know I should try some at home – I’m sure I’d like them!
And that corn looks ahhhmazing. That’s a great Friday night dinner (especially outside!)
Jen
May 7, 2011 at 9:10 amI love your hair! Do you get it done or do it yourself?
julie
May 7, 2011 at 9:15 amLove your top jenna! Happy weekend!
Dee
May 7, 2011 at 9:17 amomg yum! have a great weekend!
Curly J
May 7, 2011 at 9:19 amYUM!!! I am definitely making these next weekend!! And I totally agree with you – I would much rather enjoy a delicious stay at home dinner than go out and spend our money at a restaurant and only be somewhat satisfied. Thanks for the recipe reviews!!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas
May 7, 2011 at 9:21 amYou are really concentrating on those rubs! LOVE IT. Have fun on your retreat!
jen @ taste life
May 7, 2011 at 9:24 amHave a fun weekend!
Julie (Food & Other Things)
May 7, 2011 at 9:25 amYour dinner looks delicious….and I totally agree, sometimes homemade is better than going out for gourmet food! Have fun in Tahoe!
Destini
May 7, 2011 at 9:48 amI love your face while your digging into those ribs!! Looks like a perfect evening outside! Id much prefer that over a an expensive night out!
Alison @ Hospitality Haven
May 7, 2011 at 9:58 amI love ribs! I cook mine in the crock pot, which obviously takes more than an hour, but requires very little effort! Enjoy your weekend in Tahoe!
McKella
May 7, 2011 at 10:13 amWow, look at you saw away at those ribs! That’s a woman on a mission right there.
Kelly
May 7, 2011 at 10:16 amJenna, thanks for sharing the little details of your life with us. You and Adam are just precious and thanks for letting us get a sneak peak from time to time! 🙂 Dinner looks fabulous!
Chelsea
May 7, 2011 at 10:19 amThat looks delicious! I agree, I would much rather have a great home cooked meal any day! 🙂 Have a good trip!
Joelle
May 7, 2011 at 10:19 amYou just need plenty of warm, fluffy bread to soak up the sauce.
Nancy~The Wife of a Dairyman
May 7, 2011 at 10:37 amI’m drooling over those ribs! Have a great weekend in Tahoe…..we just planned our summer vacation in Tahoe and am so looking forward to it….one of my favorites places to visit:)
Veronica
May 7, 2011 at 11:13 amVery Nice Layout 🙂
Kelsey
May 7, 2011 at 11:26 amJenna you are seriously SO beautiful, I could only dream about looking that pretty while eating ribs!
French Heart
May 7, 2011 at 11:27 amTahoe in the Spring is AMAZING!! Hope you get to the Emerald Bay cove….gorgeous.
Mellie
May 7, 2011 at 11:43 amThat stinks that you don’t get to see your mom.
The recipes look AMAZING
Lacey @ Lake Life
May 7, 2011 at 12:13 pmI love the look of concentration you have when it comes to ribs!
lesley
May 7, 2011 at 12:20 pmYou are adorable. I’ll have to try both the ribs recipe and the corn. Thanks for sharing!
Baking 'n' Books
May 7, 2011 at 12:23 pmJenna, I LOVE the color of your hair! The epitome of CA sunshine! – do you color it or is that natural?? If not (and your willing to disclose 😉 ) – what kind of colors do you/your stylist use?
…oh yeah, and the squash/zucchini looks good. The ribs are a given!
Elena @ GagaForGrapefruit
May 7, 2011 at 12:34 pmthis sounds DIVINE! a perfect dinner to eat outside 🙂
emmy
May 7, 2011 at 1:39 pmLOVE you as bright blonde 🙂 Broke my heart a little bit when you dyed it brown that one time. I don’t care what color your roots are you were born to be blonde!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
May 7, 2011 at 1:41 pmgoing on a church retreat with our small group to Tahoe for the weekend = that sounds like so much fun and I honestly think it’s so refreshing to hear someone going on a church retreat, small group, Tahoe, the nature vibe…that’s awesome, Jenna!
Amanda’s corn. Yes, I had seen her post that recipe a few days ago and now I HAVE to make it.
Your grub looks great!
Emma (Namaste Everyday)
May 7, 2011 at 1:50 pmI’m pretty sure your life is like a model shoot. every single thing in every single one of your shots is beautiful! also, I want some ribs…..guilty vegan 😉
Errign
May 7, 2011 at 2:48 pmhave a good time on your church retreat! that corn sounds amazing. I might need to try that out 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss
May 7, 2011 at 2:52 pmI just came from this huge BBQ festival and there were a tonnnnn of ribs and corn. Looks delicious!
Molly
May 7, 2011 at 3:21 pmI looove eating outside!
Gabby @ Gabby's Gluten-Free
May 7, 2011 at 3:34 pmThat corn looks amazing! I haven’t had ribs in far too long – might have to make some soon!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin
May 7, 2011 at 4:00 pmI’ve never been a fan of ribs… they’re too much work to eat. I’d much rather just eat a steak. 😛
Sarah@The Flying ONION
May 7, 2011 at 4:32 pmHaha…I love this. I’m not a big meat person, but today I ate bbq chicken in a wrap with lettuce and cheese and tomato and it was to die for amazing. 😀
Love the pics! 😀
K
May 7, 2011 at 5:19 pmHey Jenna. I thought I’d let you know I made your bacon and cheese muffins/biscuits this morning for my boyfriend and I. We both LOVED them. Thanks for the great recipe!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)
May 7, 2011 at 6:09 pmThis post made me run out to the store and go find ribs. I’ve never made them myself before but now they’re in the oven baking away. I can’t wait to dig in. Thanks for inspiring me to try something new!
Coco
May 7, 2011 at 6:32 pmwhy are you so gorgeous?!
meryl
May 7, 2011 at 7:22 pmI was reading your blog post this afternoon and my husband comes into the room and after seeing the pictures of the ribs, left for the grocery store immediately.
made them tonight! they were awesome. However, I couldnt really get the sauce to get sticky like in the pictures from the recipe. Any tips?
Thanks!
Kristin Murdock
May 7, 2011 at 7:59 pmI have to make the corn. I have never had any kind of creamed corn, but when I read Amanda’s post last week… I realized it was something I need. This has further confirmed the need.
Side note: your hair looks cute!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg
May 7, 2011 at 8:48 pmI’m not a big ribs fan, but once in a while they taste so damn good!
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
May 7, 2011 at 9:36 pmI agree, dinners like this – especially if eaten outside with loved ones – are the best 🙂 the corn sounds amazing!! and ribs, I’m new to them, and would love to try making these!! Have a great weekend 🙂
Heidi xo
Baking Serendipity
May 7, 2011 at 10:20 pmThis is the perfect summer meal 🙂 I’m thinking Memorial Day cookout for sure. Yum!
Katherine: Unemployed
May 8, 2011 at 3:56 amhappy moms day to your mother abroad! love you digging in fingers and all
Jaden
May 8, 2011 at 6:41 ambeautiful, my dear! love that finger lickin’ good photo!
Katie
May 8, 2011 at 8:01 amBoth the fresh corn and ribs look amazing! I haven’t had ribs in years – don’t eat them very often but now craving them!
salah (My Healthiest Lifestyle)
May 8, 2011 at 8:10 amoh wow!!! That all looks wonderful!!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
May 8, 2011 at 8:43 amOooh, I’m not usually a huge meat-eater, but there really is something about ribs that I just can’t seem to get enough of them 😉 Eating them outdoors really says spring to me. Can’t wait for it to warm up enough out here so I can dig in to a big batch of these finger-licking good ribs.
Have fun at your church retreat. Sounds like the perfect alternative when being with Mom isn’t an option.
amy*
Kristi
May 8, 2011 at 12:14 pmPer your insistence, I made that corn last night. It was AWESOME. Other comments from around the table included: “It’s like corn pudding” & “Oh my yum, it reminds me of a corn risotto” We all decreed it a keeper! Thanks, Jenna!
R @ Learning As I Chop
May 8, 2011 at 2:49 pmMust make the corn now!
17 Perth
May 8, 2011 at 5:59 pmYUM! Looks delish!
Hannah @ PalmBeachRunner
May 8, 2011 at 8:01 pmWhat a perfect way to spend Mother’s Day! Hope you had a great time at the retreat!
Megan@Dirty Dishes Daily
May 8, 2011 at 11:10 pmNothing like eating ribs on a sunny day outside.
Rachel @ Rachel's Recipe Reviews
May 9, 2011 at 4:40 amThose look like great ribs! Our favorite rib place just closed, I’ll have to try these and maybe we won’t have to find a replacement!
Ruth
May 9, 2011 at 11:44 amWoah, Jenna, just catching up on weekend posts and the photos on here are killing me! I need some ribs!!
Stephanie@MyThornsHaveRoses
May 9, 2011 at 1:59 pmDid you lighten your hair? It looks great. 🙂 (so do the ribs)
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April 30, 2012 at 7:30 amThis corn looks amazing! Only gets me excited for this summer! Also, loving your shirt, where did you get that gem?!