• Grilled Shrimp, Tomato, Corn and Avocado Salad

    August 14, 2018DishinandDishes

    Have I ever mentioned to you my obsession with fresh sweet corn? Just ask my parents. Before I go to visit them in Michigan, I tell my mom “now, we’re having fresh sweet corn at least five times aren’t we?”. I’m not even joking around. I really do that. The corn up there is just…

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  • Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) Three Ways

    July 3, 2013DishinandDishes

    Elote is just the Mexican way of saying “corn on the cob” and is also commonly known as a Mexican street food sold from carts and stands along the road, especially in the evening hours. Mexican corn on the cob however, is served a little differently, (and deliciously) than our traditional American corn on the…

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  • How to Cut Corn off the Cob Easily

    July 1, 2013DishinandDishes

    The trick to cutting corn easily off the cob is to use a bundt pan.  I almost never use my bundt pan, so it makes me feel like there is a reason I let it take up so much space in my cupboard. Stand the ear of corn on end and poke one end into…

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  • Fall Puppy Chow

    October 23, 2012DishinandDishes

    Here’s an old familiar recipe favorite changed up a bit for Fall.  Puppy Chow! If you haven’t had Puppy Chow, well my kids would say you haven’t lived. They can eat this stuff anytime, anyplace with a huge smile on their face.  And it always looks like it’s snowed in the kitchen when they’re done…

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  • Kicked Up Creamed Corn

    April 8, 2012DishinandDishes

    You guys have got to try this Kicked Up Creamed Corn recipe! I just returned from vacationing in Michigan and visiting my folks. When I visit them during the summer, there is one thing I have to have multiple times before going home. Michigan Peaches N Cream sweet corn. I am such a fan of…

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