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Seasonal Sweet Corn Recipes

It pains me to say goodbye to summer. However, the end of the season has yielded incredible deals on fresh sweet corn. Our local market is bursting with juicy sweet corn on the cob, and the prices can’t be beat. I ended up buying way more sweet corn than I had anticipated, but it won’t go to waste. I plan to indulge in the seasonal treat in the days to come by adding the versatile ingredient to the following recipes: SWEET CORN FRITTERS Ingredients: 1/2 cups fresh sweet corn 1/4 cup milk 3 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt … Continue reading →

Seasonal Specialities

Tomatoes, cherries and corn are everywhere this time of year. If you have a bumper crop that you are trying to eat your way through, then you’ll appreciate the following simple seasonal recipes: CHERRY CHICKEN Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts Salt and pepper 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, divided 8 ounces fresh cherries, pitted and diced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 to 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 cup chicken broth. Pour mixture into a … Continue reading →

Recipes for End of the Summer Tomatoes

You know your tomato plants did well this year when your neighbors are even sick of eating the fruits of your labor. If you are tired of packing up bags (and bags and bags) of your bountiful harvest only to have friends and family members decline your gift, then consider putting your tomatoes to good use in these simple, yet delicious recipes: FRESH TOMATO PIE Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crust, pre-baked 4 large tomatoes 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons fresh basil 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions: Make or buy … Continue reading →

International Entrees

Instead of making the same ol’ boring meatloaf for dinner this week, consider spanning the globe for a taste of a different world. Occassionally it pays to cook outside of your comfort zone. You can span the globe without ever leaving your kitchen by whipping up the following fabulous recipes with international flair: THAI CHICKEN CURRY Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste mixed with 3 tablespoons water 3 stalks lemon grass (white portion only), finely minced 2-inch piece ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, mashed 2 chicken breasts, cut in very thin strips 1 cup thinly … Continue reading →