Corn and Clam Chowder
August 29th, 2011
I set this out on our outdoor table with bowls, spoons, napkins and French bread and just let everyone scoop it up and dig in. It was an easy and festive way to eat the chowder.
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Shrimp Tostadas with Corn Salsa
August 8th, 2011
Shrimp Tostadas are the perfect Summer weeknight meal, or great for easy entertaining!
Fresh Corn Salad with Mango
June 30th, 2011
Fresh corn salad, packed with sweet and crunchy raw corn kernels, juicy mango and ripe cherry tomatoes. The green onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime bring depth and spice to the salad.
Candied Popcorn
April 17th, 2011
I am obsessed with popcorn- it has always been a favorite of mine, and I am constantly on the lookout for new ways to enhance and enjoy it.
Truffled Popcorn
October 3rd, 2010
Truffled Popcorn Great Sunday afternoon snack right here! We just did the weekly family grocery store trip (well, actually my husband took a well deserved nap on the couch and I dragged a 3 year old and a screaming 10 month old to the store, where we were quickly run out of there. Turns out…
Cornbread
September 14th, 2010
Cornbread My family and I are really picky about cornbread. As far as I am concerned, it has to be really moist, and I actually prefer it on the sweet side! Especially when it is paired with a spicy chili (or the black bean soup that is following this post), it seems to be a…
Alphabet Soup
September 7th, 2010
Alphabet Soup “Letter Soup” as my daughter Pia calls it! This is a hearty vegetable and noodle soup perfect for kid’s lunches! (Or kids at heart! Feel free to sub in another small pasta!) Take advantage of the fresh vegetables that are in right now, and then use great quality vegetable stock and canned tomatoes….
Red Pepper and Sweet Corn Soup
August 25th, 2010
Red Pepper and Sweet Corn Soup When you have more corn and more red peppers than you know what to do with, I guess you make soup! Well, they turned out to be a beautiful combination. I couldn’t believe how sweet it was, even with the additions of onion and garlic. This is a great…
Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Corn and Pine Nuts
July 12th, 2010
Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Corn and Pine Nuts I adapted this recipe from my friend John. He and his wife came over for dinner and made a version of this salad. It was so delicious, that I copied it (or tried to!) a few nights later. It is just fresh and light and…
Corn and Shrimp Chowder with Cilantro Oil
July 1st, 2010
This chowder is so delicious, and kind of like summers answer to a clam chowder. I was trying to think about what to do with all of the corn that is starting to flood the markets, and combined with the fresh Gulf Prawns I have been seeing (which everyone should be buying right now!!!!) this…