Blackened ahi tuna, avocado corn salsa, cabbage, and smoky crema on a crisp corn tortilla. This is a light, tasty meal with lots of fresh ingredients, including some beautiful ahi tuna that I got from a local fisherman. I realize that you may not have access to ahi straight out of the ocean, but that […]
Black pepper and coriander seared duck breast with sweet corn risotto and pickled corn relish. When you hear duck and risotto, you don’t necessarily think light and fresh. You probably think rich and heavy. But, this recipe adds bright, fresh flavors to balance the richness, making it a light summery dish. Before cooking the duck […]
Tender masa dough with smoky corn queso filling and chipotle crema. Tamales and street corn combined together to make one tasty Mexican treat! Tamales are not that difficult to make, but they are time-consuming. This recipe is for about 20 tamales, which is not that many, considering how much time goes into making them. The […]
Blackened smoked pork belly, sweet corn, fresh tomato, shaved red onion, crispy cornbread croutons, and buttermilk chive dressing. I admit this is not the healthiest salad out there, with its crispy pork belly, creamy buttermilk dressing, and fat fried cornbread croutons. But.. It is delicious and has lots of veggies to balance out the fat. […]
Fresh corn, spicy poblanos, smoky bacon, and tender shrimp in a creamy broth. Chowder comes in many different varieties: Manhattan or New England, seafood or vegetable, thin or thick. It is also a dish that people have become very passionate about. Thus, creating strong ideas of what defines a chowder. I am also passionate about […]
Sweet corn crepes filled with duck confit, queso fresco, sautéed corn, poblanos, and fresh cilantro. Crepes, you either love them, or you hate them. Or maybe, you just hate making them! I quite enjoy them, especially making them. It’s the challenge of getting the crepes as thin as possible, in a perfect circle, with no […]
