Linguine with Zucchini, Corn and Shrimp, Update

I just realized that I posted this recipe back in September, 2024. I take pride in that all 1500 recipes/posts are different and sometimes have similarities. I have occasionally repeated myself and I guess that is a good thing because in this case I made it again with minor changes. For now I am going … Continue reading

Pasta with Zucchini, Corn, Shrimp, Fresh Mint and Basil

This recipe comes from Dan Pelosi through the New York Times Cooking site. It was given high ratings and good comments from readers. My only suggestion would be to use a different pasta such as fusilli or shells – something smaller. The corn seemed to get lost in the linguine (I did use bucatini). This … Continue reading

David Tanis’ Improved Creamed Corn

Creamed corn is a favorite side dish in many homes especially around the holidays. Often, canned corn or frozen corn is used but David used fresh (plan ahead and freeze some during the summer months). Of course we all know fresh is the best but I didn’t get around to freezing any corn this year … Continue reading

Creamy Sweet Corn with Pancetta

I found another great way to use the corn I froze last summer. This one comes from Giada de Laurentiis’ cookbook Giada’s Italy – My Recipes for La Dolce Vita. Giada states ” Visitors to my restaurant in Las Vegas,  order this more than any other side dish. It’s a decadent side and perfect partner … Continue reading

Confetti Corn, Bacon, Red Pepper and Scallions

I will often buy corn on the cob in season and remove it from the cob; blanch, freeze and save for dinners during the cooler months. I meant to make this over the past holiday season but it didn’t work out. I’m sorry as this recipe is really delicious. A perfect way to use that … Continue reading

Corn on the Cob in the Slow Cooker

It’s the end of the season for local corn here in Michigan and I have been wanting to try this recipe in one of my slow cookers. I cooked baked potatoes in the slow cooker and they turned out great so why not corn. Occasionally I will boil it but a preferred method is on the … Continue reading

Salsa Chicken Three Ways

This is a very simple and nutritional Weight Watcher’s dish. I also have a recipe for the slow cooker. A third recipe comes from allrecipes.com. Or try my Black Beans and serve the chicken over Gandy Dancer’s Rice Pilaf.