Corn and Jalapeno Puree

This dish was inspired by a “polenta” recipe I found.  Since it used fresh corn and not cornmeal, I considered it more of a puree.  My version adds a little heat and some mascarpone to go with the sweetness of the corn.  This was satisfying as a meal on its own, but it would be…

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Spicy Slaw

Just like last year, it’s unbearably hot and humid.  And since I’ve been busy with the job that pays the bills and celebrating my Dad’s 70th birthday yesterday (Happy Birthday Dad!- not that he will ever bother with the internet to see this), I thought I’d re-post one of my favorite recipes as a reminder…

What To Do With Your CSA

The season is just getting started, and I’m already stumped for how to make something interesting with my weekly bounty.  Ridiculous amounts of radishes and gobs of garlic scapes were taking up a ton of space in my refrigerator (which died and needed to be quickly replaced this week).  I ended up making a version…

Grilled Turkey Wings

You don’t have to brine a whole bird for days to enjoy flavorful turkey.  Yes, there is the ever-popular giant leg sold at summer food and music fests and Disney parks worldwide.  And you can grill up a (usually dried out) burger or broil a sad looking tiny breast.  But don’t forget about the wings! …