Sometimes I think corn is an underrated side dish. When cooked right, it can be very delicious and it's wonderful paired with other vegetables. Especially with zucchini. Try this Sauted Corn and Zucchini! Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle here!These two summer vegetables are available all year long and are pretty versatile. I really like to grill them both, but when grilling season is closed, sauteing them in a little butter works just as great! … [Read more...]
Zucchini and Corn Tostadas
This is a sponsored post where all thoughts are 100% my own. You won't believe how easy these Zucchini and Corn Tostadas are to make. They are just the recipe to have on hand during the busy holiday season. They make for great appetizers or light meal. I don't know about you but when I find something I like to eat I eat it a lot. Take this Cedar's Hommus. I love dipping pita chips into it and will eat it for days. There are so many different flavors to choose from. Zesty Lemon, Artichoke … [Read more...]
Cowboy Supper
Cowboy Supper is made in the slow cooker so you can get on with the rest of your day. Dinner is taken care of in no time at all! I can't even begin to tell you how much of a lifesaver my slow cooker is. I use it all the time. I love that you can make so many different things in a slow cooker. My favorites are the dump and go recipes. You know- the ones that you use canned vegetables in. It makes it a snap to get dinner going. I have a stock pile of canned food in my pantry and basement. I am … [Read more...]
Cheesy Bacon Corn Dip
Cheesy Bacon Corn Dip will be the hit at any party or game day. Cheese, bacon, corn and jalapenos all come together for a delicious appetizer. A few weeks ago I talked about my trip to Iowa for the CornQuest Tour. It's put on every year by the Iowa Corn Growers Association and I attended with 9 other bloggers. Today I am sharing a delicious recipe using, what else, corn! We were able to visit Hy-Vee's and taste an incredible corn dip. I had to make one myself. It's not the exact same but … [Read more...]
Iowa CornQuest Tour 2015
A few weeks ago, I ventured onto an airplane for the first time in 17 years. I was so nervous going on my first plane ride alone and further from my home than I had ever been. But I was willing to do it in the name of blogging and meeting up with some great bloggers to attend the annual Iowa CornQuest Tour that's put on by the Iowa Corn Growers Association. And flying was so fun! I was mostly nervous about going through security and not missing my connecting flights and all that. The actual … [Read more...]
Corn and Zucchini Casserole
Corn and Zucchini Casserole - An easy cornbread casserole filled with corn and fresh zucchini. Hello Mandy's Recipe Box readers! It's Jaren from Diary of a Recipe Collector back to share a wonderful summer side dish with you! Summer is in full swing down here. It is now so hot that it is pretty hard to play outside very long. I know! We sound like wimps! But seriously, my kids like to play in the front driveway versus the backyard. Why? I couldn't really tell you. I mean we have a covered … [Read more...]
Baked Corn and Sausage Dip
Baked Corn and Sausage Dip is an easy and hearty dip perfect for snacking no matter the occasion! Hello Mandy's Recipe Box readers! It's Jaren from Diary of a Recipe Collector back to share a yummy dip that my family loved! I hope you all are enjoying the warmer weather lately no matter where you live. If it hasn't heated up for you yet, hopefully it will very soon. Down here in Louisiana, we have welcomed in the heat, but it is still pretty mild. Today was a perfect day to enjoy it. It was … [Read more...]
Chicken Enchilada Soup
This post is sponsored by Yahoo! All thoughts are my own. This slow cooker Enchilada Soup is just the thing for chilly fall and winter nights. Less than 10 minutes of prep time! Just throw everything into your Crock Pot and let the magic happen. There's a giveaway so stick around after the recipe! If you know me, you know I love my slow cooker aka Crock Pot. It's definitely a very loved appliance. It's missing a handle but still works perfectly so I have never replaced it. I have also … [Read more...]
Cornbread Recipe
This Cornbread Recipe is made from scratch with a great texture and delicious flavor. It's perfect topped off with some butter and honey or along side homemade Chili. I have searched so long for a cornbread recipe that wasn't hard or dry or crumbly. I finally got it right with this recipe. This is my go-to cornbread recipe, for sure. It's the one I always reach for when I need a good ol' piece of cornbread. I love it topped with this honey butter topping. I use it on my Mormon … [Read more...]
