Is there anything better than a truly creamy summer corn dish (ok, besides just eating it right off the cob)? When I bring home tons of corn and field peas from the farmers market at the height of summer, my favorite Sunday night meal is some peas cooked with a little bit of meat (bacon, country ham, pork jowl, whatever I have) and corn scraped off the cob cooked down in some … [Read more...] about Creamed Corn and Leeks
Vegetables
Chicken Shawarma Platter
As I have said many times before, I love a good salad platter for feeding a crowd (check out my other versions here). A beautiful spread with lots to offer so everyone can tailor their meal to their own tastes. This chicken shawarma version is particularly versatile and absolutely packed with flavor. It’s filling and hearty yet still light and refreshing for summer, with … [Read more...] about Chicken Shawarma Platter
Curried Corn Salad
Fresh off the cob corn is one of my very favorite summer treats. Cobs boiled in water or milk, slathered in butter, kernels sliced from the cob sautéed in butter and cream, corn pudding, and of course a sprightly salad. I gorge myself on fresh corn in the summer months (and freeze some to savor in the winter). I tend to think of corn as a uniquely American vegetable and … [Read more...] about Curried Corn Salad
Parmesan Dutch Baby with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula and Basil Vinaigrette
A Dutch baby is always so much fun to serve. Partly because the name is so cute, but also because the puffy batter is easy to make and can be taken in so many different flavor directions. For years, I only ever had sweet Dutch babies for breakfast or brunch, maybe filled with fruit and berries and drizzled with maple syrup. I soon decided they are the perfect vehicle for … [Read more...] about Parmesan Dutch Baby with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula and Basil Vinaigrette
Zucchini Cheddar Loaf
To be honest, I lean toward a savory zucchini bread more than the sweet version. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a Zucchini Lime Drizzle Cake, but the savory version slathered with butter and rich with cheese really get me. And this version is really easy to make with a lot of flavor pay off. It is dense in the best way, with slivers of zucchini throughout and little pops of … [Read more...] about Zucchini Cheddar Loaf
