Kelly Carámbula is a graphic designer by day and a baker-blogger by night. As the photographer and maker behind eat make read, Kelly is on a constant quest to try new things, explore the farmer’s markets wherever she may be and whip up tasty treats. In addition to her blog, Kelly also co-publishes and designs the food magazine Remedy Quarterly.
As summer kicks into full swing I find myself lingering at the farmer’s market, admiring the fruits and vegetables in all their glory. It just seems sad not to take advantage of each basket of berries or bunch of onions. So I’m drawn to making lots of salsa, something I find irresistible and super versatile. I tend to start with a base of tomatoes, red onion, jalepeño, garlic and lime, then I add in any other goodies I come home with.
Lately it’s been cherries, and perhaps some peaches, which add a perfect punch of juicy sweetness to the spicy salsa. Pair it with tacos or over a chicken breast and you’ve got yourself a tasty meal, but make some corn cakes and you’ll be in heaven.
I’m not going to lie, I am so in love with corn cakes. We have them almost weekly during the summer months. Not only are they fresh and delicious, but they’re easy to make and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Together with this salsa, it’s a taste of summer.
Summer Salsa
Makes about 2 cups
1-2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 red onion, roughly chopped
1 jalepeño, deseeded and thinly chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup cherries, roughly chopped
1 peach, sliced
Combine all ingredients and let sit for a few hours, up to overnight.
Buttermilk Corn Cakes
Makes 12 4-inch cakes
3-4 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
1 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick), plus more for frying
2 large eggs
3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Step 1: Combine corn, buttermilk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until butter melts, remove from heat.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk eggs.
Step 3: Add corn mixture to the eggs and mix well.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Step 5: Add flour mixture to egg mixture and combine. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan. Depending on the size of your skillet you should be able to fit a few into the same pan.
Step 7: Cook for about 2 minutes or until golden, then flip and repeat. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
Serve immediately with your summer salsa, or freeze the cakes for another time.
What’s your favorite summertime recipe? Tell us in the comments below.
106 comments
Sign in to add your ownSpacejamHandmade says:
mm..yummi!
1 year ago
TwistedCrystals says:
That sounds super! :)
1 year ago
haveitconfections says:
Oh my goodness. This sounds amazing and the photos are so beautiful I may weep.
1 year ago
cloverduke says:
yum! looks sooo delicious and super healthy!
1 year ago
PaperPicker says:
sounds like a great combination of flavors. yummy!!
1 year ago
JAdamsDesigns says:
Making these tonight!!!
1 year ago
gatelinesalsa says:
Oh I love this article!! Can't wait to try out this wonderful looking recipes!
1 year ago
gatelinesalsa says:
Love this article! Can't wait to try out this delious looking recipes!!!!!
1 year ago
gatelinesalsa says:
YUMMY!!!!!
1 year ago
KettleConfections says:
The corn cake recipe looks so delicious and simple to make - looking forward to making this for breakfast this weekend. Plus I've never tried making anything with buttermilk- I love experimenting with new ingredients. Favorite summer recipe: guacamole - ripe avocados with cayenne pepper, onions, lime juice, jalepenos, a little tomatoes, cilantro, season with sea salt. Key is to have all these ingredients balance out well to your preference; keep the onion in moderation as it is quite strong in flavor.
1 year ago
LuRuUniques says:
This almost makes me wish I liked to cook....
1 year ago
jennifermorrisbeads says:
gahhhhhh..that sounds amazing! i just got home from the farmer's market with a pile of goodies including bunches of greens which would be incredible sauteed with garlic and served with those corn cakes. thank you!!
1 year ago
jguilddesigns says:
YUM!!!
1 year ago
AZCreativeStudio says:
It looks amazing! :)
1 year ago
ArtisticIntentions says:
Sounds really yummy!!!
1 year ago
treasurebooth says:
Looks delicious :) Thanks for sharing the recipe, perfect for summer indeed!
1 year ago
lovesmenot says:
ooh this looks delish! i think i'll make it sometime this weekend for my and the husband. :) we already love our mango salsa so i know cherry salsa will be welcomed! thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
jbeaudet says:
Yum! That salsa sounds really good! Thanks!:)
1 year ago
thelittlemarket says:
This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing :)
1 year ago
LeafandInk says:
Ok! OK! That's making all of us hungry here at LeafandInk!!! We can smell the good ole' down home cookin! Come join our family! http://leafandink.wordpress.com/
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Yummy picks!
1 year ago
paperholiday says:
Yum!
1 year ago
rarebeasts says:
Yum super yum!!!
1 year ago
woodenfencesoaps says:
mmmm makes me hungry
1 year ago
MarianneW says:
Yum! I've never thought to make salsa with cherries. :)
1 year ago
mmontague says:
What a gorgeous recipe! The photos are great and this looks like a fabulous combination of ingredients. Thanks for sharing! www.thebitchstoppedcooking.blogspot.com
1 year ago
akcArt says:
Making my mouth water! Thanks for the recipes!
1 year ago
FerntreeFlowers says:
Sounds absolutely delish! AND I have a big bag of cherries in the kitchen....oooo! :) angie
1 year ago
okitokki says:
This looks yummy! Can't wait to try it!
1 year ago
lovelygifts says:
Love the photos!
1 year ago
AnniesWearableArt says:
garlic, onion and jalapenos-YUM! & the cherries must be the clincher for this recipe. Thank you for sharing-i can't wait to try it!
1 year ago
jewelrybyjg says:
OK, now I'm hungry! Looks and sounds incredibly good! Thanks, jg
1 year ago
ikabags says:
I feel hungry but really to late for eating something in France ! looks yummy ! Morning i need very beautiful breakfast :)
1 year ago
GemsandDollsSupplies says:
Love recipes!!
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
i love the juxtaposition between savory, sweet, and piquant. very novel and nice recipe!
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
i love the juxtaposition between savory, sweet, and piquant. very novel and nice recipe!
1 year ago
beachglassshop says:
fabulous recipes - my love of summer is any kind of salsa!!!! As long as the tomato is picked from my garden!
1 year ago
MiniMementos says:
Oh my gosh. I can't wait to try these recipes! Sounds heavenly. Thanks for sharing.!
1 year ago
kadydesigns says:
The salsa sounds so good!!!! The corn cakes I would eat with a good old fashioned meal like butter beans,sliced tomatoes,fried okra,fresh squash and the corn cakes with lots of butter!!!!! Yum yum!!! Think I may have to make this for dinner this weeknend. Thanks for the recipe!
1 year ago
birdie1 says:
Can't WAIT to try these! Thank you!
1 year ago
coffeesmybag says:
oh...my...goodness! Now I know what to put my homemade salsa (with tomatoes fresh from my garden!) on! Thank you so much for these recipes!
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
We just discovered blueberry corn cakes. Have to try these recipes. Sounds very yummy!
1 year ago
LAccentNou says:
yummmmmmiyummmmmmm! Thank you!!!
1 year ago
cadreams says:
This sounds delicious! Thanks!
1 year ago
juln says:
Wow, the corn cakes sound great!
1 year ago
blueskyclouds says:
I am SO not a cook...but someone can make these for me, please!
1 year ago
bread says:
oh god!That looks so good.fresh corn!
1 year ago
CatzillaCrafts says:
mmmmm wow! I want to make this NOW! =^_^=
1 year ago
MouseTrapVintage says:
I am making this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious!!! Thanks for sharing! :)
1 year ago
craftpile says:
cherry salsa sounds so scrumptious!! Yum!
1 year ago
AHeirloom says:
So delicious.. can't wait to make it this weekend.!
1 year ago
SilverBloomStudio says:
I have always called them corn fritters...and we have them way to often, all year long. Now I have another excuse for making them!
1 year ago
VogueVixens says:
I had never heard of corn cakes but your recipe and photograph looked so inviting, I am in! Thanks for the great recipe.
1 year ago
cutiepiecompany says:
Yummy! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
1 year ago
OneClayBead says:
I*'m so making these!
1 year ago
faithmeadowdesigns says:
I was looking for a recipe to use up some extra buttermilk!! I'll be making these this weekend, thanks!!
1 year ago
RainyPenguinVintage says:
Kelly, This post is so unfair! I am trying to lose a few pounds so I had salad again for dinner again tonight, and now I'm hungry. Mind you, the salad was delicious and everything, but I love corn cakes and that salsa looks amazing. I want, I want, I want! Jeanne
1 year ago
Furiousdreams says:
Yum! I love corn cakes too- this looks like a fantastic recipe and I just happen to have some fresh Amish corn. Thanks.
1 year ago
sappho123 says:
I am always on the look out for new and interesting recipes, to me that is. And I have plenty of corn and regular flour so I am going to be making this recipe this weekend. Thank you and keep posting recipes!
1 year ago
EllenKatherine says:
wow. cherry salsa sounds amazing. Thanks for posting!
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
sound and look so delicious!
1 year ago
shopgoodgrace says:
I can't wait to try this... looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing the recipe. (and lovely Etsy picks, too!)
1 year ago
habituate says:
This looks so delicious! Can't wait to try it soon!
1 year ago
Dryw says:
I'm tempted to try this today!
1 year ago
glasfaden says:
Having tomatoes from the garden and cherries fresh from the market I'm going to try this. Thank you for sharing!
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
oooh wow they look delicious I've never heard of corn cakes before!
1 year ago
ImSoVintage says:
Oh yummy!!
1 year ago
somsstudiosupplies says:
My goodness!! That looks delish! I have to try it!
1 year ago
MontclairMade says:
gorgeous delicious article!
1 year ago
SoulyNomadic says:
those buttermilk corn cakes look delicious!
1 year ago
betsy3 says:
YUMMY!!!!!
1 year ago
sweetjane says:
I am from the northeast and have never had a corn cake. I can't wait to try one! Sunday breakfast? Hmmm..Thanks so much!
1 year ago
eatmakeread says:
Thank you all for the lovely comments!
1 year ago
bellasparty says:
Yummmm!! Looks delicious!
1 year ago
bornlippy says:
Looks fantastic - I always have to play with recipes, I'm allergic to dairy and wheat! But I think I can make 'buttermilk' with lemon juice and hemp milk, and use a wheat-free flour . . . Wish me luck!
1 year ago
dimspotlight says:
The corn cakes are soooooo good! My husband is now obsessed with them. I made mango salsa, and some pulled chicken as well. Delicious!
1 year ago
BlackStar says:
Favorite summertime recipe from the garden has to be salsa! I could live on it. I'm harvesting our corn today, so will try your version of corn cakes. One thing I love to do with corn cake batter is to make waffles. Try it~
1 year ago
JaniceCordeiro says:
Now that's worth a try. Great recipe.
1 year ago
Vintage50sEyewear says:
Sooo delicious!
1 year ago
JAdamsDesigns says:
I made these last night, just a smidgen different. I didn't make the salsa for them, and I added some diced red pepper and jalapeno to the mixture. SO GOOD!!! I will be making these a lot this summer I can see!! Thanks for sharing!
1 year ago
fullcircleimages says:
this sounds delicious!! and i love the photos that show the ingredients :-)
1 year ago
LuBluDesigns says:
It looks really good. I have never had corn cakes. I think I might try them! Thanks!
1 year ago
PinkGlassPalace says:
Makes me hungry! And, I can't wait to go to the Farmer's Market tomorrow morning. Thank you for the recipes.
1 year ago
Flipabill says:
Have got to try these. Thanks for sharing. flipabill.etsy.com
1 year ago
Joanna1966 says:
Great recipe!
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Yum. Will have to try the salsa.
1 year ago
BlackStar says:
Just wanted to pop back in to tell you that I made these this morning for brunch. They are REALLY good!
1 year ago
searchlackey says:
Corn cakes are delicious. In fact they are one of my favorites. I will defintely give the recipe a try. http://www.searchlackey.com
1 year ago
searchlackey says:
Corn cakes are the best. I will definate try this recipe and share.
1 year ago
StringsnTings says:
This looks so simple and delicious! As always, thank you for sharing!
1 year ago
Jusadreamin says:
Wow beautiful looks great I definetly will try these,Thanks
1 year ago
darkcycleclothing says:
I made this on Friday and we've been eating it all weekend! I've been putting the cherry salsa on everything, ohmuhgoodness it's so good! I added cilantro to the salsa and green onions to the corn cakes. AMAZING!
1 year ago
oldfashionallies says:
Yum! Can't wait to try this!
1 year ago
MonkeysOnTheRoof says:
We made this on Saturday and they were fantastic! The only thing we did different was we through some chives into the corn cakes. This recipe is a keeper!!!
1 year ago
AbundantHomestead says:
Wow, thanks for the feature...I didn't even realize it until I want to craftcult and it informed me my cherries were in it.
1 year ago
designMatter says:
Thank you Kelly!
1 year ago
Evajune says:
Thank you so much, I will make some this week.
1 year ago
alittlemomento says:
Love your blog. If you like my work please mention it! Many thanks!
1 year ago
kaylaps says:
Made both recipes last weekend & loved them both separately: the corn cakes were fabulous with good butter and real maple syrup, while the salsa was great with white corn chips. Thanks for the post!
1 year ago
bellaandbeya says:
The cherry salsa looks amazing!
1 year ago
passingtimeandchimes says:
I'm planning to make these corn cakes. It reminds me of something that my grandmother used to make for us when she did not what to heat the kitchen up baking cornbread in the summer time. We loved them with fresh vegetable from the garden. Yum!
1 year ago
AdornmentsNYC says:
sounds amazing! thanks for sharing! Martin - Adornments NYC http://www.AdornmentsNYC.etsy.com
1 year ago
TheAngryWeather says:
I just made this and was extremely good! Thanks so much for helping me fix diner!
1 year ago
faithin says:
gotta let you know - both the salsa and the pancakes were phenomenal! boyfriend rubbed up some flank steak and sliced it super thin to go with them and we could barely speak it was all so good! i want to make this at least once a week. love love love. thanks!!
1 year ago
Winnnnnndy says:
Your buttermilk pancakes look awesome! They should be on any 5 star hotel menu.
1 year ago
HeadpinWear says:
wow, yum, now I am hungrier! Thanks for sharing the article, and especially the recipe :) and your photo's, well to say at the least, they are outstanding!
1 year ago