Gnocchi, Corn and Arugula in a Cream Sauce

There’s nothing I love more in the late summer and early fall than fresh corn. It doesn’t matter if it’s yellow, white or a combination, if it’s in season, it’s sweet as sugar and I just can’t get enough! As soon as it’s at the farmers market I start buying ears by the bushel and… Continue reading Gnocchi, Corn and Arugula in a Cream Sauce

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Recently I’ve been doing recipes with corn and zucchini because those are the vegetables that are in season right now. Two delicious choices that are even better in the late summer and fall. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of both these veggies and as long as they’re in season, I use them.… Continue reading Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad

When summer turns to fall and the leaves start to change color that’s when we start to see some of my favorite summer vegetables. I know all I’ve been talking about are peaches and plums, but there are also a couple vegetables that I look forward to when August and September come around: corn and… Continue reading Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad

Blackened Chicken with Avocado Pasta and Corn

Do you clip coupons? My mother always clipped coupons. She shopped at Ross and Marshalls. She taught me how to haggle at flea markets and antique shows. She always believed in getting the best deal possible and that a price was never final until the seller said it was. I’m the same way. I mean,… Continue reading Blackened Chicken with Avocado Pasta and Corn

Salmon with Ginger Corn Salsa

I love summer because this is the time when all the stone fruits and berries are in season. They’re just amazing, and so, so sweet, it’s like dessert right off the tree. But there isn’t just all that wonderful fruit. There’s also some awesome veggies out there like green beans, beets and my personal favorite… Continue reading Salmon with Ginger Corn Salsa

Corn Muffin Casserole

It may be in the triple digits here in sunny Southern California but everywhere else in the country the temperatures range from the low-50’s to the mid-70’s. Cooler weather means it’s time to pull out those heavy pots and casserole dishes and make some serious comfort food for you, your family and your friends. Even… Continue reading Corn Muffin Casserole

Grilled Corn & Blueberry Salad

If there’s one thing I love this time of year, it’s grilled corn, especially white corn. I eat it straight off the cob but I also frequently shear off the kernels and turn them into a salad. It’s super easy and a nice way to still have the same great vegetable without getting butter and… Continue reading Grilled Corn & Blueberry Salad