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Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes for dinner, followed by one of the most comforting desserts, Apple Crisp!

This is a great side dish with chicken and a salad, and a great way to enjoy the plentiful tomatoes at this time of year.

Buttermilk is one of my favourite baking ingredients. I add it to many cake and muffin recipes, and it makes the best biscuits. It adds a bit of tang to recipes. The acidity in buttermilk helps cakes rise more and makes them more tender. It can be used in dressings and makes chicken tender when used in a marinade.

With lots of fresh vegetables available right now (and lots from my garden) we enjoyed pizza night with good friends. This was the first time I pre-roasted the tomatoes and loved that it removed some of the juiciness and eliminated a soggy crust.

This is a recipe I make and freeze every summer when sweet, fresh corn is available. I also freeze as much corn as I can so I can make it again during the winter when I run out of my supply. I added leftover chicken this time, but usually make it vegetarian.