August is my favorite month because all of the once barren corn fields are now bursting with lush green stalks boasting some terrific ears of corn. We eat corn at least 3 times a week in the summertime so, I am constantly looking for inventive ways to get those kernels onto the dinner table. Luckily, my friend came to visit this weekend and brought along a tasty recipe for Corn Cakes with Blueberry and Tomatilla Salsa so we blocked out an hour to get cooking. These cakes are quite easy to make. The only real time involved is boiling … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos w/Tomato and Cucumber Salsa
August 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Light, easy dishes go hand in hand with the hot, humid days of summer. For that reason alone, Fish Tacos w/Spicy Tomato Cucumber Salsa are ideal. It’s important to note that any light white fish can be substituted for the Tilapia in this taco recipe. And, you can add any additional toppings you’d like. For my family, cheese is REQUIRED as part of the taco building process and although I suspected my kids would have no interest in cabbage wedges, I kept this ingredient in the recipe as a mini food challenge for us. The marinade for the … [Read more...]
Watermelon Gazpacho
July 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Calling all soup lovers, or non-lovers Have you tried gazpacho this summer? I sure hope so. A few years ago I started making gazpacho and I've since become obsessed. The best part about Gazpacho (in my humble opinion) are the medley of flavors that BURST in your mouth, the texture of the soup, and the fact that it's served COLD. It's perfect as a summertime side and seriously can't be any easier to make. So, maybe you've avoided it because of the quirky name? Maybe you're not into chilled soups? I promise this recipe for … [Read more...]
Scallion Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs
July 26, 2016 By 1 Comment
It's HOT outside. So hot that the idea of cooking anything in the kitchen becomes incomprehensible. When the mercury rises, I always take my food to the grill. Many envision grilling dogs and hamburgers, creamy potato salad and greasy chips during the dog days of summer. I'm not denying that they're all delish, but they're not so great for your waistline. Why not try to trim the fat a little bit? After all, we are still smack in the middle of bathing suit season so we should be cognizant of our middles! Looking for something to grill … [Read more...]
