The July issue of St. Louis At Home magazine features some of my summer-inspired recipes in a cover story about celebrating the Fourth of July at an old family farm in nearby Illinois. It was shot by the talented St. Louis photographer Steve Adams and the expert styling was by Julia Usher, a St. Louis food writer and pastry chef. I loved how it turned out – it was actually produced a few months ago, but Julie did such a great job with the props that it really felt like an old fashioned Midwestern Independence Day party.
This is a perfect potluck dish for summer entertaining – the recipe is simple to make and it’s a crowd pleaser – who doesn’t love fresh sweet corn?
Me and my corn - photo by Steve Adams Studio
Roasted Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
1 pound fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
2 pints sliced cherry tomatoes
½ cup small fresh basil leaves
Combine corn, oil, salt, black pepper and cayenne on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in a 425 degree oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Stir in pesto and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper if desired.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil.
Yield: about 10 side dish servings.
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Liza
July 6, 20091:05 pm
That looks great! It makes me want to eat corn — which is just starting to arrive out here. Miss you!
Karen
July 6, 20091:20 pm
Miss you too! Eat some cherries for me…
dee
July 6, 20093:43 pm
Gorgeous! (you AND the corn) And LOW FAT…which is my new obstacle in life!!! ayiyiyi…welcome home??
Kalyn
July 6, 20095:07 pm
How fun, and I love that photo of you with the bowl of corn salad!
jennifer silverberg
July 8, 20095:47 am
Congratulations Karen! Looks great!
EAT!
July 9, 20098:53 pm
Congrats on the article! The corn salad looks amazing and I can’t wait for the corn here in New Jersey.
Susan from Food Blogga
July 13, 20095:12 pm
Hey, Karen! I just saw you mentioned on Alanna’s Blog Her post, and thought I’d drop by to say “hi.” Seems congratulations are in order! You deserve to be featured. And that pic of you holding the bowl of corn is so pretty!
Karen
July 14, 200911:49 am
Hi Susan! Good to hear from you. Hope things are good in So Cal.
Karen
July 14, 200911:49 am
Thanks Jenn. Cheers…
Karen
July 14, 200911:51 am
Thanks, Dee. I’m working on some recipes for you to try. Not bacon, but still yummy.
Amy
July 19, 20099:21 am
My favorite food, corn, in mom’s bowl – Cool!
I did not notice that the other day.
And, congrats again on the article
looked to me as though you got a lot of
play.
Karen
July 21, 200910:28 am
Yes, that bowl is oh-so-lovely, and even nicer to be a family heirloom! Thanks…
Karen
July 21, 20092:29 pm
Looks great Karen! So do you… as always you are an inspiration!
Deborah Dowd
August 2, 20096:24 pm
Corn, basil and tomatoes- could there be anything more summer-full? You look amazing with your corn!
Karen
August 4, 20097:43 am
Hi Karen! Thanks…hope summer is treating you right.
Deborah, nothing like a little corn to brighten up a photo, eh?
Cheers.
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