Posts Tagged: tomato

thai-style corn chowder + squash and tomato casserole

thai-style corn chowder l punctuated. with food

Somewhere between last week and now, there’s been a change in the air – just a subtle shift, something in the breeze that whispers “fall”… While this has definitely pushed me into full-on apple and pumpkin mode, these last two summery recipes are too good not to share. Luckily, they both do a bang up job straddling the line between comfort food and warm weather fare, making them ideal for the transition.

First up is a Thai take on corn chowder. Aromatics like lemongrass and chilies put an Asian spin on this comfort classic, while its body comes from coconut milk rather than cream. It also just so happens to be vegan and gluten-free, so almost everyone can partake. Head on over to The Kitchn for the recipe.

squash and tomato casserole l punctuated. with food

Next is a squash and tomato casserole, with garlic, paprika, and fresh basil, held together with creamy mozzarella cheese. It’s warming without being heavy and a gorgeous way to use up the last of the season’s produce. You can get all the details over at the Recipe.com blog.

I think that wraps it up for summer. Looking forward to sharing some autumnal deliciousness with you soon!

pan seared salmon + pineapple pico de gallo

pan seared salmond with pineapple pico de gallo l punctuated. with food

While I’m in the haze of newborn baby land I want to catch up on sharing some of my recent work here, starting with a recipe for crispy salmon with pineapple pico de gallo.

This summer’s theme at Astor Wine & Spirits is “Where Does Wine Take You?” and it’s all about escaping the city heat, which in our case is more of a state of mind than a real vacation. I’ve been channeling the vibes from our spring Caribbean vacation – an energy that manifests itself primarily through the consumption of tropical fruits.

It’s that feeling that drew me to the salmon over sauteed spinach, topped with a pineapple pico de gallo at Cafe Zona Sur, one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants (and a postpartum takeout go-to). I enjoyed the meal so much I recreated the recipe at home for Astor. The tropical twist is a reminder of our short time spent on white sandy beaches but the dish’s practical side is just as much a draw – It’s nourishing and filling without feeling the least bit heavy.

Head over to Astor’s blog, Tasting Notes, to get the recipe for pan seared salmon with pineapple pico de gallo, and as always let me know if you give it a try.

meatballs in tomato-wine sauce


meatballs in tomato-wine sauce | punctuated. with food

It was a whirlwind weekend in our household, preparing for and attending birthday parties, including hosting one for Z’s second. I’m spent but also in agreement with our friends that we should have parties every weekend – It was a blast!

And my favorite aspect of party planning? Creating the menu, of course. I did a trial run of these meatballs in tomato-sauce, anticipating that I might serve them. (I ended up swapping them out, deciding not to bother with any foods I’d like to keep warm.) Although we ate them over creamy polenta for dinner, I think they would make excellent party fare paired with garlic-rubbed crostini. They’re approachable and comfortable to guests, but the spice mixture in the meatballs and the wine in the tomato sauce make them a little special – perfect for a celebration. Just make sure to halve the garlic so they’re not quite so…errr…aromatic.

Read all about the meatballs in tomato-wine sauce on Recipe.com.