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Reader Recipe: Corn and Kielbasa Chowder

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:00:11 -0700

I was captivated when I first saw this TeamSugar photo — the potato and meat in the soup look chunky and hearty, and I can just taste the dill on the tip of my tongue. I was too enthralled to even notice that this recipe, with its step-by-step photos, was actually Syako's first attempt at food photography! If you, too, are tempted by the dinner possibility, then

Noteworthy Nibbles — Aug. 27-Sept. 1

YumSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:37 -0700

Labor Day weekend means food-happenings galore. At front and center is Slow Food Nation '08, the country's first ever slow food event, to be held in San Francisco. I'll be in attendance, so I can learn more about eating sustainably. Locals, perhaps I'll see you there! Here's the lineup; enjoy your long (and tasty) weekend.

Sparks, NV: Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off — Aug. 27
Millersport, OH: Millersport Sweet Corn Festival — Aug. 27
Honolulu, HI: Joy of Sake — Aug. 28
Morgan City, LA: Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival — Aug. 28-Sept. 1
San Francisco, CA: Slow Food Nation — Aug. 29-Sept. 1

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Beef and Cabbage Wraps

partysugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:45:25 -0700

If BBQ gurus Pat and Gina Neely were to make a Mexican burrito, it would probably look a lot like this dish. The filling is a simple mixture of ground beef, onion, corn, and bottled barbecue sauce. Instead of a salsa or guacamole topping, a heaping spoonful of crunchy coleslaw is placed atop the meat.

Although cheese isn't on the ingredient list, a sprinkling of cheddar cheese is a welcome addition. To look at the recipe,

Make Use of Your Summer Vegetables with a Skillet Stir-Fry

YumSugar — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:00:57 -0700

At the farmers market this week, there was so much gorgeous Summer produce — okra, fresh corn, English peas, tomatoes, zucchini — that I bought it all. Then I got home and wondered: What should I do with this Summer bounty?

My question got answered as soon as I came across this dish while browsing The Kitchen Sink. I was drawn to the vibrant colors, the seasonality of the vegetables, and the effortlessness of throwing them all together in one skillet. The original recipe didn't include peas, and called for more okra, but I modified it to my own personal tastes, as can you. To get my version of this scrumptious skillet,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Black Bean and Corn Tacos

partysugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:45:15 -0700

Take a Tex-Mex vacation with these vegetarian tacos. A simple but flavorful mixture of black beans, corn, fresh zucchini, and prepared enchilada sauce makes a delicious filling. The recipe is incredibly versatile, so feel free to get creative. Mushrooms are a tasty alternative to zucchini, and any type of bean can be substituted for the black beans. Learn the technique when you

Noteworthy Nibbles — Aug. 20-26, 2008

YumSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:27 -0700

In the mood to soak up some live entertainment with your food? Whether you like magic with your potatoes or country music with your corn, this week's food festivals are for you. There are a number of charity events, so if you're in a generous mood consider helping those who are less fortunate. Here's a roundup of exciting events going on around the country. Feel free to chime in if we've left anything out!

Vail, CO: Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Vail — Aug. 21
Winterville, NC: Winterville Watermelon Festival — Aug. 21-23
Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Wine Festival — Aug. 22-23
Barnesville, MN: Potato Days — Aug. 22-23

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Come Party With Me: Movie Club Meeting — Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:23 -0700

For my movie club meeting, I've planned a corn tasting menu. Each of the dishes feature corn as an ingredient. Since sweet corn is available, the dessert will be no different.

Made with pureed corn, this creme brulee recipe is silky and delicious. Guests will be awed by the creamy texture and subtle corn flavor.

If you have time, make a batch of caramel corn clusters. Fill plastic favor bags with the clusters and give to friends as they leave. To look at these corny dessert recipes,

Name That Dish!

partysugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:15:43 -0700

This week I am planning a party that features a corn tasting menu. Although the dish pictured below is not on the menu, it definitely could be. Do you know what it's called?

Come Party With Me: Movie Club Meeting

partysugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:45:00 -0700

The foodie documentary King Corn will be shown at my movie club meeting, so the menu features a variety of vegetarian corn dishes. During the screening, let guests nibble on corn cakes and pizzettas with corn and zucchini.

After the movie is finished, invite everyone around the table for a light meal of cheddar corn chowder with an arugula fresh corn salad on the side. The soup can be kept warm during the movie, while the salad can be assembled in advance and dressed just before serving.

For these delicious recipes that highlight the sweet flavor of corn,

Noteworthy Nibbles — Aug. 7-13, 2008

YumSugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:00:48 -0700

This month, America continues to celebrate the Summer harvest. At Nashville's Tomato Arts Fest, you might take a stab at the Bloody Mary competition, or sip a tomato-tini for the first time. If you're a Houstonian, you can support a good cause, cool off, and enjoy a great dinner deal by dining out this week. Humongous mushrooms aren't the only things at the Humungus Fungus Fest — I wish I could be there to sample the oversized pizza! And whether you're on the East Coast or the West, there's a chance to sample some of the year's best wines.

Here's a look at some of our choice events going on this week:

Beaver Creek, CO: Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival — Aug. 7-9
Lenox, MA: Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic — Aug. 7-10
West Point, IA: West Point Sweet Corn Festival — Aug. 7-10
Crystal Falls, MI: Humungus Fungus Fest — Aug. 7-10
Portland, OR: Bite of Oregon — Aug. 8-10

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