Since I’m feeling a little lazy today, I’m bringing you a recipe for a really simple yet lip-smackingly yummy side dish, Mexican cotija corn. Having a ready supply of fresh, sweet corn is one of the perks of living in the Midwest, and I’m excited to make good use of it this summer! ...
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Baked Polenta Fries with Chili BBQ Ranch Dressing
I’ve been to one Super Bowl party in my life. I’ve watched my fair share of college football, but that was because I was in the marching band, so I wasn’t tailgating or watching the game with a spread of snack foods and beer and such. Consequently, I don’t have much experience with football food, but even so, I KNOW these polenta fries would fit right in at a football party! They’re cheesy, salty, ...
Turkey Chipotle Chili
Last week was the first particularly chilly one we’ve had here this fall. In previous weeks, I’ve still been able to get away with going to campus in sweaters and cardigans, but when there was frost on the ground and ice on the cars, I knew it was time to get out a coat. I didn’t even own a coat for most of the time that I lived in California, and I only remember having the heater on for perhaps ...
Apricot Compote Parfaits with Almond Granola
The other day when I was at the store, I saw bags and bags of gorgeous fresh apricots. I was tempted to buy some but had no specific recipe in mind at the time, so I resisted. Poor decision. The next day I thought of making apricot compote, but when I went back to the store, they were all sold out! I shrugged it off and went to another store, but they were all out too! I ended up going to FIVE ...
Dill Potato Salad
Potato salad is one of my favorite summertime side dishes any-season comfort foods. Its wide adaptability virtually guarantees that everyone can find a version they’ll love—don’t like celery? Skip it. Not crazy about mustard? Leave it out. What I particularly like about this version is that by using small yellow potatoes rather than russets, you get a satisfyingly creamy salad even though there is ...