Zucchini, Corn + Cheddar Cakes

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Happy Zucchini Week, friends!  I have taken it upon myself to dedicate this entire week of posts to this oh-so-pretty veggie…they are perfectly ripe, perfectly available, perfectly local and so very versatile.  I’ll be pumping your recipe boxes full of some really fun ways to utilize this yummy in-season veggie and I hope you love each one!

IMG_5364The goal is to give you zucchini lovers some new, fun inspiration and to turn you haters into believers.  Zucchini is so much more than a soggy, sautéed side dish or casserole and I hope to prove that time and time again this week.  And what better way to start that mission than with these Zucchini, Corn + Cheddar Cakes?  Words cannot express my love for these little bundles of yum!

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Pan Roasted Salmon Cakes with Garlic Sauce

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We tend to buy frozen salmon in bulk so with a plethora of it in the freezer I really have to try to be creative when using it;  I can only eat so many basic baked, roasted or grilled salmon filets.  Sometimes in needs a bit of an “upgrade”, per say.  Aside from this awesome chowder, these Pan Roasted Salmon Cakes are a go to for me.   They are bright and decadent and pan roasting gives them such a rich flavor; my 3 year old is proof that even non-salmon lovers will go back for seconds. Continue reading →