Category: Dinner – Eat it!

Mexican Street Corn Soup

I just learned about delicious ‘street corn’ recently (I know, I know – I need to get out more)… so this recipe really caught my eye!

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  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 6 cups fresh corn kernels , from 8-10 cobs (save 6 of the stripped cobs for simmering the soup)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large garlic cloves , chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated dry/aged Cotija cheese , plus additional for garnish (substitute Parmesan or Romano if Cotija is unavailable)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro , divided

Click HERE for the instructions

Quinoa Crust Breadsticks

Top a savory soup with one of these flavorful breadsticks!

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  • 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp gluten free baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan & mozzarella cheese blend

Click HERE for the instructions

Sheet Pan Pancakes

Takes a lot less time and you won’t be standing over the stove making sure each cake is perfect!

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  •  cups  all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons  baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 2 1/2  cups  milk
  • 2 large eggs
  •  tablespoons  unsalted butter , melted
  • 1 cup strawberries , sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries

Click HERE for the instructions

Zucchini Corn Chowder

Rich and hearty – perfect for a cool evening!

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion, about ½ large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp. ground thyme,
  • 2 medium, 1 lb. potatoes, peeled, diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 ears of sweet fresh corn, husk + silk removed and kernels cut from cob (2¾ cup corn)
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced into ½-inch cubes, (1½ cups)
  • 1 cup half and half or whipping cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
  • cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeno, diced

Click HERE for the instructions

Chicken Lombardy

Flavor cravor!

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  • 8 oz pkg sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Marsala wine
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tbsp corn starch + 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced

Click HERE for the instructions