Fresh Corn Frittata

Well Hello Good People of the World! I’m almost back. Was down for the count for several days with a knee clean-up surgery…just about cleaned my clock too. But hey hey, the corner is turned and here I am. Thank you Chris Hasty. So, here we go! Throwing a double fresh treat right atcha. I received my first Leggett Farm Organics CSA box last Wednesday, and this year I included a dozen farm fresh eggs each week. Straight from Ben’s chickens. Look at these beauties. With fresh corn quickly growing as high as an elephant’a eye, I made this corn and fresh egg frittata. Out of the skillet, on to the plate, and down the hatch. Leggett Farms fresh eggs IIBrunch Corn Frittata1 Tbs olive oil
Kernels from 2 ears fresh corn
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1/4 t kosher salt
1/2 t fresh ground black pepper
1/4 t smoked paprika
1/4 cup low fat milk
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 t butter
1 1/2 oz Romano cheese, grated
3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro

Brunch Corn Frittata IIHeat a medium ovenproof skillet over medium high heat.
Add oil and swirl to coat pan.
Add corn and onions.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add half the salt and pepper, and paprika.
Stir and transfer corn mixture to bowl.
Wipe skillet clean with paper towel.
Combine remaining salt and pepper, milk, and eggs in medium bowl.
Stir with whisk until combined.
Stir in corn mixture.
Add half the cheese and half the cilantro; stir to combine.
Preheat broiler to high.
Return pan to medium heat.
Add butter to pan and swirl as it melts.
Add egg and corn mixture to pan.
Cook 1 minute without stirring.
Gently slide pan back and forth to keep eggs from sticking.
Cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook 4 to 5 minutes until eggs are set and golden on bottom.
Note that top of eggs will still be a bit runny.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese.
Broil 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until eggs are set and cheese browns a bit.
Allow to rest 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro to serve.

Serves 4 at a simple 230 calories per serving!

Grilled Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad

There is a spring in my step, and a gracious amount of pollen in the air, on the car, and clinging selfishly to my nose! Determined to forget the fog in my eyes (and brain!) and the sneezes, and forge on to more pleasant daily realizations. Here’s one reality…Corn, avocado, tomatoes, and Beelicious honey go together like, well someone said, bread and butter. This salad is filled with deliciousness. Don’t mind if I do! Salad Grilled Corn Avocado TomatoFor Salad:
4 ears of fresh sweet corn
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
Remove husks from corn and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes.
The corn should have some brown spots and be tender but not mushy.
Cut the corn off the cob then scrape the cob with the back of your knife to get the juices.
Place in bowl with avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Honey Lime Dressing:
Juice of 1 lime
3 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Tbs honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 t sea salt
1/4 t fresh cracked pepper
Dash of cayenne pepper
Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.

Toss salad ingredients and dressing together gently to evenly coat.
Let salad sit for 10-15 minutes to let flavors mingle.

To plate:
Place any type of lettuce leaf on plate.
Spoon salad mixture onto lettuce.
Top with a dash of Hot Shot!

Makes 4 vegetarian entrée salads, or 8 small side salads.