Here’s a twist on guacamole that adds colorful summer vegetables from the market. Call it guacamole loco.

Farmers’ Market Guacamole

1 small ear of fresh corn, husk and silk removed
olive oil
large pinch each cumin seeds and dried oregano
1 peeled, very fresh garlic clove
salt, ¼ tsp. red chili flakes
2 ripe avocados, halved, pits removed
¼  cup finely diced onion (preferably red)
¼ cup each seeded, finely diced tomato and green bell pepper
squeeze of lime juice
1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
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It’s summer, and busy. This quick recipe takes advantage of high-summer corn.

Corn and Tomato Salsa

2 large ears of shucked corn
1 tsp. corn or other vegetable oil
1/8 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted
1 medium to large tomato, seeded and diced
1 large scallion, sliced
1 jalapeno chili, de-seeded and finely chopped
¼ tsp. finely chopped garlic
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
1 Tbs. honey
2 Tbs. lime
salt
to finish: trickle of good olive oil

Soak shucked corn in salt water for half an hour. Brush with oil, rotate ...
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