Corn is all over the place right now. I see it in farmer’s markets and in the grocery stores. It’s everywhere, and I couldn’t be happier. See, one of my favorite side dishes is corn. I don’t care if it’s steamed, boiled or grilled. I’ll eat it straight off the cob or shaved into a… Continue reading Simmered Shaved Corn
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Fire-Roasted Ricotta with Grilled Corn & Peppers
It’s America’s birthday on Monday which means the whole country will be celebrating with parties and fireworks. My street actually holds a block party every year to celebrate, complete with a chili cook-off, pie contest, plenty of watermelon and plenty of grilling. But we don’t just grill chicken, burgers and hot dogs. We grill fruits… Continue reading Fire-Roasted Ricotta with Grilled Corn & Peppers
Sweet Corn Risotto
I’m so over the heat. It’s been hot and sticky here in Southern California for weeks now. While I’ve never been a fan of hot weather, I especially hate humidity. But evidently Mother Nature forgot that we don’t live on the east coast and has graced us with some serious humidity. It’s been awful. So… Continue reading Sweet Corn Risotto
Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad
I’ve been talking a lot about grilling the past few weeks because it’s summer, it’s hot and God knows I don’t want to be stuck cooking inside. So, I’ve been grilling. While a lot of it has been proteins like chicken and steaks, I’ve also been grilling vegetables and fruits. The open flames and wood… Continue reading Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad
Pomegranate-Corn Salsa
Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that the big game is less than two weeks away. Even if your teams didn’t make it to the big show (yes, my Pats were humiliated on Sunday meaning their season is over), you may be having a few people over to watch the game anyway. And… Continue reading Pomegranate-Corn Salsa
Corny Cupcakes for the 4th
I hate going to the doctor’s office. Not because I don’t like seeing the doctor, but because I hate waiting to see the doctor. See, whenever I have an appointment, I try to get there at least a few minutes early, that way if they’re ready for me when I’m actually scheduled, I’ll be there… Continue reading Corny Cupcakes for the 4th