July 9, 2011
Fresh Summer Corn & Basil
I made a great side dish, perfect during the summer months when fresh corn on the cob is abundant and basil is growing out of control. It looks so colorful on the plate, this summer side pleases the whole family. You can easily substitute frozen corn for the fresh. It does take a bit of time to cut the kernels off the cob. They make a gadget for that… If you’re in a rush, just use frozen. I don’t know if canned corn would work, I don’t usually buy canned veggies.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- Corn Kernels from about 8 ears or 4 cups frozen corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- Kosher Salt & Pepper
Heat large sauté pan and add olive oil to coat. Saute onion and red pepper on medium-high heat until begins to soften, but don’t let them brown. Add in tomatoes and fresh rosemary, continue to sauté until tomatoes begin to soften. Add in corn and season with salt & pepper. We like our corn a little on the salty side. Make yours to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer until properly heated through and corn is tender. Toss basil in right before serving. Serve immediately.
** This is also good with a splash of hot sauce. Didn’t use it this time because of the kids. Tabasco works great.
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July 6, 2011
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LOCAL EATS
We went with some friends to Matt’s Red Rooster Grill the other night. Grilled foods are their specialty, hence the name… I don’t know about you, but I think everything tastes better when it’s grilled. Although I love to hunker down with a big t-bone, I’ve been trying to steer clear of red meat these days so I opted for the blackened grilled swordfish. Let me tell you it didn’t disappoint and I didn’t miss the steak…. partly because my husband had bbq ribs that I dove into when I was done with my fish. They gave him enough for two people! The appetizers were delicious. We shared a few at the table to start. The stuffed poblano pepper was delicious and cheesy, a grilled avocado stuffed with crab meat was fresh and bright, and they have chicken and waffles! They’re small scallion waffles topped with hand pulled chicken and served with a side of watermelon jicama slaw… my husband said this was the best! Everyone was happy with their meal. Of course there was dessert. The Tres Leches Bread Pudding and Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet were the perfect sweet treats to end the evening. The service was great. It’s BYOB, so don’t forget your wine.
I guess we’re not alone in loving Matt’s. They get a 25 Zagat rating for food… not too shabby. We’ll be back!
Matt’s Red Rooster Grill is located at 22 Bloomfield Avenue Flemington, NJ – (908)788-7050
Here’s a link to their website:
www.mattsredroostergrill.com
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