With summer here I’ve lost a bit of my blogging mojo.
Putting together blog posts with kids fighting and screaming in the background is not the easiest thing in the world to do. Not to mention, it’s hard to cook with the heat and spending so much time at the beach and out of the house.
But recently we had some friends over for a BBQ, and it was the perfect time to try out a new recipe!
And the perfect excuse for a blog post…funny how when you’re a blogger,
you see everything as a potential blog post, hahaha ;)
Putting together blog posts with kids fighting and screaming in the background is not the easiest thing in the world to do. Not to mention, it’s hard to cook with the heat and spending so much time at the beach and out of the house.
But recently we had some friends over for a BBQ, and it was the perfect time to try out a new recipe!
And the perfect excuse for a blog post…funny how when you’re a blogger,
you see everything as a potential blog post, hahaha ;)
I had originally seen the recipe for these corn cakes by Ezra Pound Cake on Pinterest, and I just knew they would be so good! You know how sometimes you see a recipe and you just know?!
Well they didn’t disappoint, and we will definitely be having them again.
They are easy to make and taste so delicious!
I served them with my fresh salsa recipe and shish kebabs!
Dinner was gooooood!
*Make the salsa first so it has time to rest to let the flavours combine.
Fresh Tomato & Avocado Salsa
6 medium sized tomatoes
1 ripe mango
1 or 2 ripe avocados
1 pepper, yellow or orange for colour interest
2 tbsp chopped green onion
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped basil
handful chopped cilantro
juice from 1-2 limes (depending on your tastes)
1 – 2 tbsp olive oil (depending on how much lime juice you use)
salt & pepper to taste
- Combine all ingredients.
- Let rest for about an hour to let the flavours combine.
Basil & Corn Cakes
Recipe adapted from Ezra Pound Cake
2 1/2 cups cooked corn kernels (I just used 2 – 19oz cans of whole kernel corn)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 eggs
2 tbsp buttermilk
2 tbsp melted butter
canola oil for frying
- You can make these ahead of time and keep them warm in your oven before serving time. So preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
- In a food processor pulse 2 cups of the corn (keep the other 1/2 cup aside), until it is slightly pureed but still chunky. When done, put the pureed corn into a bowl with the 1/2 cup whole corn kernels and mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and melted butter. Mix in the corn, onion and basil.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
- Then add the wet mix to the flour mix, and stir until just combined.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add some canola oil for frying – just enough to cover the bottom of the pan – you don’t need much. Add the batter 1 heaping tbsp at a time, and cook each side 1-2 minutes, until they are golden brown. It is best to not crowd the pan, so only make 4-5 at a time. When they are done, transfer them to the oven to keep warm.
These corn cakes were really, really delicious. Savoury and sweet at the same time!
They would be perfect served with any type of BBQ meat, or just on their own!
Definitely worth the effort! And even the kids liked them – score!
Have a delicious day!
Yummy Linking:
Home Stories A to Z, Tip Junkie, Five Days 5 Ways, Whipperberry, I Heart Naptime, It’s Overflowing, Chef in Training, eighteen 25
Home Stories A to Z, Tip Junkie, Five Days 5 Ways, Whipperberry, I Heart Naptime, It’s Overflowing, Chef in Training, eighteen 25
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Yum!!!
And I feel the same way about Summer. We’re either go go go, or we’re at home killing each other :/
I used to make corn cakes all the time. Thanks for reminding me how much I love them and giving me a new recipe to try – basil sounds like a great addition and I have a ton in my garden!!
And yeah, I totally see everything as a blog post… my husband laughs when I take photos of our dinner!
These look amazing!! Megan
Yum! Thanks for posting – I pinned this recipe! I have most of the fresh ingredients in my garden!!
Oh how yummy! The perfect dinner for a summer night in my opinion :)
These look fantastic!! I love the extra color with the tomatoes and avocado! Please link up to Foodie Friday
These look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh, I am totally making these! A perfect summer recipe for sure. I even have all the ingredients on hand- it’s a miracle! Thanks so much!!!
Yum, super photos. Great post. I found you via the Tuesday Talent Show from Chef in Training
I have linked a pizza I did with leftover roast chicken. Have a good week.
Yum. These look amazing! I found you through eighteen25′s recipe link up :) I am going to the farmers market to get the ingredients tomorrow morning!
Thanks! I hope you love them!
Jo-Anna