Fresh Corn Saute

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There’s a definite chill in the air, and summer is definitely over. Not sure how much longer fresh sweet corn will be available, but if you do have some to use up, this is an excellent side dish.

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

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This is quite a versatile recipe; you can make it in a slow cooker, or bake it, or microwave it if you really want to. It’s a great way to sneak in more vegetables.

Southwestern Corn Chowder

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It feels great to be back in the kitchen! After a hiatus from Simply in Season, I’m motivated to tackle the remaining 54 recipes. This one is super fast, cheap, and tasty! Best of all, it features some of summer’s best vegetables.

Corn Quiche with Tortilla Crust

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There were no leftovers, so that means this recipe from Simply in Season must be good!

Stoplight Salad

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Looking for a quick side dish to go with burgers? This recipe from Simply in Season is a fresh selection!

Zucchini Garden Chowder

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I can always tell when DH likes the recipe, because there are no leftovers! This is a “soup”er soup that tastes like summer!

Southwestern Potatoes

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This is one of those recipes I looked at and said, “What is THAT doing in the main dish section?” But then, I’ve been surprised before at the recipes in Simply in Season; sometimes vegetables are much more hearty than I give them credit for. So I made it when DH was at running group and figured he can add his chicken later.

Corny Cornbread

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Yes, this is made with cornmeal and not a box It’s very tasty and the corn keeps it moist. DH LOVED this, he had several helpings. Another winner from Simply in Season. Would it have been better with real corn fresh from the cob, in season? Yes. But DH wouldn’t have eaten any less.

Confetti Kale

Nice easy recipe tonight, which is good because I went for a brisk walk with my friend so I didn’t have much time. Troy threw on some venison steak on the grill and I made Confetti Kale as a side. While I was stir frying we had the following conversation: Me: “I really like greens now.” Troy: “You’ve liked greens for a couple of years now.” Me: ” No, I mean I actually look forward to eating them. Before I {Read More}

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Much to my husband’s dismay, these peppers contain no meat and were not particularly filling. So if you have a husband or an appetite, you might want to double the recipe. As you might guess, the recipe begins by gutting 4 peppers (can be any color) and steaming them in 1 inch of water for 5-8  minutes. Meanwhile, saute 1 small chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic in a big pan. Set the peppers aside when done. To {Read More}