Chicken and Corn Summer Chowder

I love chowder but I typically only think to make it in fall or winter when a hot bowl of chowder sounds especially comforting. So it worked out well that the day I made this was gray and rainy. Slightly smoky from the bacon and chock full of tender potatoes and sweet corn (I used frozen); what really made this chowder special were the garnishes: fresh cilantro, avocado and diced tomatoes. A squeeze of lime juice really helped to liven everything up and tie it all together. Perfect for a cool, spring day!

buon appetito!

Tempa

Cheddar-Corn Spoon Bread

Yes, looks can be deceiving... this spoon bread taste much better then it appears! I decided to make this Cheddar-Corn Spoon Bread to accompany our Stuffed Poblano leftovers. This was almost like a soufflé with the whipped-in egg whites, and while I would have preferred more corn flavor and less egg, this was very tasty and I will make it again. I may even try spicing it up with diced jalapenos or Oretga chilies.

Stephanie