Ground Chicken Smash Burgers, Stone Fruit Caprese and Corn Ribs

Garlic Parmesan Corn Ribs

Serves 4

Ingredients

Corn ribs:

·         4 cobs fresh corn

·         ¼ cup olive oil

·         1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

·         1 teaspoon garlic powder

·         1 teaspoon kosher salt

·         ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese

Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

·         1/4 cup of Mayonnaise

·         1/4  cup of Garlic Parmesan Dressing (Ken’s or Newman’s Own are good choices)

Instructions

1.            Preheat oven to 400°F.

2.            Mix the Garlic Parmesan dressing with the mayonnaise and refrigerate.

3.            Place the “shucked” corn on a cutting board and with a sharp chef's knife, cut both ends off the cobs. I recommend then cutting each cob of corn in half.

4.            Stand each piece of corn up vertically on its flat end. Cut down the top of the corn cob through the center of the flat side, cutting it in half. Then, stand each corn cob half upright on the cutting board and cut down the center again, cutting it into quarters.  

5.            Place the cut corn ribs in a bowl or zip lock bag.  Add the Olive oil and toss to coat the corn.  Mix the Italian seasoning, Garlic powder and Salt in bowl with the parmesan cheese and toss well with the Oil tossed corn ribs in the bowl or zip lock bag.

6.            Place the corn ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until done. If desired, you can turn the broiler on at the end for 1-2 minutes to lightly char the ribs.

7.            Serve the Roasted Corn Ribs with the Garlic Parmesan Sauce on the side or drizzed over the top of the Corn Ribs.

Helpful notes to consider:

·         It's important to be careful when cutting the corn into ribs. Make sure you have a sharp, sturdy knife. The center cob can be tough and a sharp knife makes it much easier and safer.

·         I recommend putting a wet paper towel under your cutting board for stability.

·         To make it easier to cut through the corn cobs, microwave the corn cobs for 2 minute first to soften them.  Let the corn cool and then proceed with cutting.

Stone Fruit Caprese Salad

Serves 4-6

Stone Fruit Caprese Salad is a summery dish made using fresh, seasonal heirloom tomatoes, colored cherry tomatoes, and stone fruits like cherries, peaches and plums. Topped with creamy fresh mozzarella cheese and basil, this wonderful recipe is seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.

Ingredients

• 2 peaches

• 1 plum

• ½ pound of tart cherries

• 1 bunch of basil

• 1 pound of fresh Mozzarella 

• Half a pint multi-color cherry tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

• Drizzle (about 1 Tablespoon) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Drizzle of Hot Honey and Balsamic Glaze

Italian Smash Chicken Burger

Ingredients for the burger

·                     1 pound of Ground Chicken

·                     ½ Sweet onion, diced

·                     ½ red bell pepper, diced

·                     1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

·                     1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

·                     1 teaspoon of Salt

·                     ¼ cup of Panko Bread crumbs

·                     1 Tablespoon of Yellow mustard

Toppings:

·                     Cherry Pepper relish

·                     Garlic Parmesan mayo

·                     Roma tomato, slices

·                     baby arugula

1.       Mix all the ingredient with the burger.

2.      Portion the burger in 3-3.5 oz.

3.      Gently smash the chicken ball in your preheated pan.

4.      Turn over after 3 minutes

5.      Add Cheese and top as you like, suggestions above.