Caldo de Res is usually a long-simmered beef Mexican soup made with shank, but today I wanted to show you a shortcut Caldo de Res you can get on the table quickly. And not to worry guys, I know I’ve been posting a lot of Mexican food! I’ll be mixing things up this week just in case you’re not the fan I am!
Shortcut Caldo de Res
How do I know about Brunswick Stew Virginia Style? Back in the ’70s, we went on one of the few family vacations that didn’t include dogs (My Dad raised Goldens and showed extensively). I think Dad was trying to instill some family bonding combined with patriotic zeal.
Brunswick Stew Virginia Style
That first bite of sweet corn every summer is like heaven, and there’s probably not a kernel left. As the summer wears on, you’ll be looking for ways to use any leftover. Here are a few ideas – 25 ways to use leftover corn!
As with any leftover vegetable, think about how Leftover Corn might be transformed into something marvelous. As a building block for recipes that rely on an already cooked ingredient; as a shortcut. Leftover Corn is no exception. All you need is an inspiration & maybe a recipe.
Be sure to check out my post on Leftover Vegetables, too, for many ideas that work with almost any veggie you might have. A no-brainer way to deal with leftover corn? Freeze it on its own or in combination with other vegetables and use it to make Soups or Chowders when there is enough quantity.
My sister raved about Cornbread Salad and forced me to make it. It sounds crazy. (Both the recipe and the insistence, lol.) I tried to blow her off, but she wouldn’t let it go. She made me promise to make it and report back! Once I did, I fell in love. Hard.
Classic Cornbread Salad
Here’s a perfect salad/side that just screams Summer! Maybe that’s why Chef Joe Kindred (Kindred’s Restaurant in Davidson, North Carolina – yep, the same restaurant responsible for Kindred’s Milk Bread) named the original recipe “Summer Bean Salad.”
Summer Bean Salad
