Tag Archives: Corn

Simple Game Day Party Recipes

I just got an email from Noodles & Company offering me a free bowl of my favorite noodles if I show up to the restaurant decked out in Green Bay Packers paraphernalia. Nice… except I don’t own any Packers gear. Noodles & Company’s special NFL playoff promotion is clever, but since I don’t have any green and gold outfits, I guess I be making my own party dishes for the big weekend wild-card games, such as: VEGETARIAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS Ingredients: 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 … Continue reading →

Growing Your Own Vegetables

There’s nothing quite like vegetables from your own garden. They have a freshness and taste that is missing from shop bought vegetables and fruit. Part of our garden is dedicated to growing vegetables and some fruit. It helps the finances as well. The other week Mick bought vegetable plants. He usually grows tomatoes. They have a totally different taste to shop bought tomatoes. Most years our tomatoes are in well before this, but because he was unwell it didn’t happen as early in spring this time so he bought larger plants that he would normally. Beans we grow from seed. … Continue reading →

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Art Projects

Help your kids get in on the holiday preparation by allowing them to make these Thanksgiving decorations. Not only will these art projects keep your kids busy while you complete the Turkey Day meal, but also these crafts will yield amazing decorations that can be used to brighten up your holiday table. CORN PLACEMATS Materials: Ears of corn Knife Plastic corncob holders Paper plates Fabric paints Cloth placemats Directions: Break each ear of corn into 3-inch pieces (adults can use knife if necessary), then attach corncob holders firmly to the ends of each piece. Roll the corn pieces in a … Continue reading →

Ways to Liven Up Leftovers

The calendar (and the thermometer) still says it’s summer, but for many families the new school year has already started. This means that family time is more precious than ever and with a house full of kids waiting to be shuttled to school and extra-curricular activities, plus your desire to make the most of the nice weather, who wants to spend any more time in the kitchen than absolutely necessary? I try to minimize the juggling act by making double duty recipes. Meaning I cook more of a certain ingredient (or ingredients) to use two nights in a row. For … Continue reading →

Glorious Grilled Shrimp with Sweet Summer Corn Relish

Declare your independence from your stove this Fourth of July. Fire up the grill and salute Old Glory with this glorious grilled shrimp dish. It does double duty as a hearty appetizer or as a main course paired with couscous or jasmine rice. The recipe also includes a refreshing relish featuring fresh sweet summer corn and bacon. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the shrimp and the corn gives the dish a welcome crunch. What’s also nice about this recipe is that it can be made in advance so if you are making it to serve at your Fourth … Continue reading →

Secrets to Choosing Corn

Corn season is here. From yellow corn to white corn to sugar corn, the cobs are just calling your name. Personally, I love corn on the cob slathered with real butter and a good dose of salt. And the temptation of corn seems to be everywhere, from a New York City street fair we recently attended where it was grilled to perfection out in the open air, to the numerous road side farm stands where you can get it fresh picked the same day. Some people swear by eating fresh corn raw. We are lucky enough to live not too … Continue reading →

Are You Allergic to Corn?

I’ve been afflicted with horrible headaches for many years. I’ve tried every treatment known to mankind, from medication (like iocaine powder, I developed an immunity to it) to chiropractic (which my back and neck loved, but it did nothing for the headaches.) I was finally put on naproxen, which is the prescription name for Aleve. Brand new on the market at the time, it had not yet been discovered just how hard naproxen is on the stomach. Not only did it not take care of the headaches, but it did a number on my stomach. I didn’t know what else … Continue reading →

Mexican Corn Bread

Have you heard of Mexican Corn Bread? Until I had this dish I did not know what Mexican Corn Bread was. The title makes it sound like a simple corn bread, but it’s actually a hearty casserole made mostly from ground meat, cheese, corn and corn meal. If you think this description sounds like a meal you’d like to attempt, read on for what you’ll need to make it and the directions to follow: Ingredients: 1 cup corn meal 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup milk 2 eggs 2 cans cream style corn 1/2 tsp Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning … Continue reading →

Potato, Corn, and Tomato Salad

This recipe seriously made me want to run out to the store NOW to buy the ingredients. What could be better than fresh, creamy ingredients all paired together, waiting to pop in your mouth with each flavorful bite? If you’re having a party, a picnic, or just want a delicious side dish to serve all week, give this a try. For this recipe you’ll need: 3 pounds baby red potatoes 5 ears fresh corn 1-container cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes 1 red onion, sliced or diced 2 lemons ¼ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Basil leaves, left … Continue reading →

Potato Corn Chowder with Cheeeeese

For some crazy reason, I’ve been craving soup. Yes, I know it’s summer. The weather is sizzling here in Southern California. But my family is sick right now with colds, and I’m craving winter. I combined the flavors of summer and winter and created this delicious soup, thick enough to be a meal. Pair it with a piece of crusty bread, and you’ve got dinner in no time, sure to cure even the nastiest of colds. For this recipe you’ll need: 5 TB Butter 4 Cups diced Yukon gold potatoes ½ large red onion, diced 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ … Continue reading →