Pancakes, in general, are one of life’s greatest pleasures. They are infinitely adaptable- from add-ins to toppings- are easily scaled up or down, and there are so many recipes across cookbooks and the digital space that we are all bound to find a favorite. These Buttermilk Pancakes are mine.
I have a summer squash problem, says every midwesterner in the middle of July. We ask ourselves, Why did I plant so many summer squash plants? What the heck was I thinking? as we are stuffing summer squash in fritters and bread and things of that nature or randomly leaving it on our neighbors’ porch. No one craves it, per se; it often serves as a vehicle to accomplish another stand-out dish.
These Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars have pieces of coconut bound together with honey, oats, and peanut butter and then topped with a dark chocolate drizzle. Say hello to the ultimate sweet and salty snack; in bar form.
Every year, I get overzealous at the Farmers Market. I look at the super- sweet tiny berries, all bursting with flavor, and feel compelled to take advantage of all of them when I can. This habit usually leads to scrambling to try and can these fruits within 24 hours after they are picked to capture this mouthwatering flavor. This year is going to be different.
When I came across Osara’s recipe for Pappardelle with Jersey Corn Sauce on Instagram, my mouth instantly started watering. The simple combination of sweet corn, pasta, and a hefty dose of parmesan cheese and butter looked not only doable but the perfect summer dish.
I suddenly ditched my lackluster dinner plans and went to the store to buy out-of-season corn and make it that night. As a side note, I seriously need to reconsider my tactics because spending money on gas to buy three ears of corn is quite ridiculous. Still, this dish was worth it.
